Chad Blashill - Washington State Council of Fire Fighters

Chad Blashill began his fire service career as a volunteer in 2008 before being hired by the Kennewick Fire Department and joining Local 1296 Kennewick Firefighters in 2012. Inspired by his father’s union involvement when he was a Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy, Blashill was driven to become more involved in union leadership. A graduate of the IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series (Class II), Chad has served as local president since 2021. Blashill was elected WSCFF 10th District Representative in 2024.

Speaker's Classes Present/Past

2025

Preparing For Negotiations

Tim Hoover, WSCFF 6th Dist. Rep. and Chad Blashill WSCFF 10th Dist. Rep. An in-depth look at what you and your team should be doing to be in the best place possible when you start bargaining your contract. Basic negotiations – team make-up, proposals, tactics, and everything else you and your team should be...

2025

Basic Negotiations

Tim Hoover, WSCFF 6th Dist. Rep. and Chad Blashill 10th Dist. Rep.

2024

Introduction to Negotiations

An overview of the negotiations process (from preparation to arbitration), the laws which give us the power to negotiate, and tips/tricks on how to be successful in negotiations.