Jason Burns, a lifelong resident of Fall River, MA has been an integral part of the fire fighting community since 2006. Throughout his distinguished career, he has emerged as a steadfast advocate for firefighter safety, tirelessly working to improve working conditions and championing various initiatives. Throughout his career, Jason has emerged as a passionate advocate, tirelessly...
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Tanghe, PhD is Professor of Military Science at Fordham University, responsible for character-based leader development and officer education for college students in New York City and the Hudson Valley. An active duty Army officer for nearly two decades, Paul has commanded and led reconnaissance and armor units in Iraq, Korea, and...
Aaron James is a fire fighter/paramedic with Central Pierce Fire & Rescue and has been President of IAFF Local 726, Pierce County Professional Firefighters, since 2018, serving 465 members. He has also been Vice President and Shift Representative. He is a proud graduate of IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series Class II.
Hillory Flowers is a member of IAFF Local 2903 and Assistant Chief of Health and Safety, Lacey Fire District #3.
Alex has been practicing law for over 35 years, since graduating from the University of Washington School of Law and becoming a member of the Washington State Bar Association in 1985. Alex also did his undergraduate work at the University of Washington, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the UW in 1982. From the...
Kevin Hart was hired by Clark County Fire District #3 in 1998. In 2004, he went to work for the Vancouver Fire Department and became a member of IAFF L452, Vancouver. He has served as Shop Steward, Secretary, and Political Action Director. From 2013-2015 he served on the Washington Labor and Industries (LNI) Self-Insurance...
Dave Lamb serves as President of IAFF Local 828, Longview. He is a graduate of the IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series Program and serves as the WSCFF 1st District Burn Foundation Representative.
Becky Wallen is IAFF Health & Wellness and MERP Trust Consultant for DiMartino Associates.
Chad Blashill is a fire fighter / EMT with the Kennewick Fire Department and is currently the President of IAFF Local 1296, Kennewick and Benton 1 Union Fire Fighters. He was previously Vice President and an Executive Board Member at-large. He currently serves as a service representative for the IAFF 7th District and sits...
Chris Ross served as the president of IAFF Local 2903, Lacey and was elected to the WSCFF Board in 2022. He represents the WSCFF 2nd District, which includes 13 IAFF local affiliates and more than 500 members. He is a graduate of the IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series, Class I.
