Discipline – Doing it Right
Course instructed by Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District VP. View Materials Here
Classes: 2025
Utilizing Breathing to Improve Mental and Physical Performance (Class Portion)
Gain an understanding of how the use of proper breathing mechanics and focused breath work can improve mental and physical performance. View Presentation Materials Here
Power Through Participation – What and Where
Presented by Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.
MERP/IAFF Health Trust
Few challenges are more pressing than pre-65 health care costs and options for retirees. This class will focus on the design of the plans as well as the ongoing enhancements to the IAFF Health & Wellness Trust and IAFF MERP. Learn how the plans have evolved to allow for new approaches to providing a...
Preparing For Negotiations
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 doing to make your negotiations successful. View Presentation Materials Here
Preparing Your Members for Retirement
Planning for retirement should begin when you’re hired. We’ll review 6 steps along the way and share information you should have when life happens. We will cover the essentials of LEOFF 2, getting ready for retirement, and post-retirement issues. View Materials Here
Basic Negotiations
WSCFF 6th District and 10th District Representatives, Tim Hoover and Chad Blashill, present Basic Negotiations: covering team make-up, proposals, tactics, and everything else you and your team should be doing to make your negotiations successful. View Materials Here
Local Executive Board Operations and Structure
Presented by Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District Vice President, and Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President, this class will provide an overview of the various roles and operations of the common positions of an executive board. We will discuss the importance of these positions and the need to have the duties and responsibilities fulfilled as outlined...