With heavy hearts, the WSCFF reports the Line-of-Duty Death of our colleague, friend, and former 8th District Representative Bill Mack on July 18, 2025. The Bill Mack LODD Service will be held on August 9th at Christian Faith Center, 33645 20th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003. Time has not yet been set but...
It is with tremendous sadness that the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters and IAFF Local 1747 Puget Sound Fire announce the Line-of-Duty-Death of Captain Brandon Minneman, who passed away on June 24, 2025. Brandon served with honor and distinction. He joined the Kent Fire Department in 2008, was a valued member of...
It is with tremendous sadness that the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters and IAFF Local 2099 Bothell announce the Line-of-Duty-Death of Adam Lamb, retired, who passed away on April 25, 2025. Adam dedicated 26 years of service to the Bothell Fire Department and ended his career as both Lieutenant and Battalion Chief. He...
It is with tremendous sadness that the WSCFF and IAFF Local 453 Wenatchee Firefighters announce the passing of Assistant Chief Darin Radcliffe on April 13, 2025. Assistant Chief Radcliffe began his firefighting career in 2000 and was well-known for his positivity and leadership. “He was so well loved and respected,” said Chief Brian Brett....
The WSCFF and IAFF Local 2876 are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Lieutenant Loyd McCallister of South Kitsap Fire and Rescue. After an eleven-year battle with job-related cancer, Lt. McCallister passed away on February 22, 2025. He was a dedicated member of South Kitsap Fire and Rescue for over 25 years. A...
It is with tremendous sadness that the WSCFF and IAFF Local 29 Spokane Firefighters announce the passing of Josh Rhoads. Josh died in the early hours of October 24, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Josh joined the Spokane Fire Department and Local 29 in March 2017, dedicating...
With heavy hearts we report the Line of Duty Death of Brother Dean Warren, L1828 South County, due to occupational cancer. Dean was hired in 1991 and served the communities of South Snohomish County until his retirement in 2017. Over his 26 years of service, Dean played a pivotal role in starting the Marine...
It is with heavy hearts the WSCFF and Local 106 Bellingham/Whatcom Fire FIghters mourn the Line-of-Duty-Death of Lieutenant Leslee Smith, who served North Whatcom Fire and Rescue with courage and dedication for over 22 years before retiring in 2021. Leslee’s dedication to protecting and contributing to her community extended far beyond selfless acts of...
With deep regret, IAFF Local 1052 Richland and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters report the sudden death of Lieutenant/Paramedic Aaron Meloy on January 26, 2024. Brother Meloy grew up in West Richland. He spent his entire fire service tenure with Benton County Fire District #4 (BCFD4). He started as a volunteer/volunteer resident....
The WSCFF and Local 404 Walla Walla Professional Fire Fighters are deeply saddened to announce the line-of-duty death of Fire Engineer Ryan Pleasants who passed away Sunday morning, January 7, while on duty.
