It is with heavy hearts that the WSCFF and Local 3829 Dupont report the death of Albert Gasak. Al passed away on the morning of July 27, 2023, after a long battle of cancer. Al started his journey with DuPont Fire as a volunteer until he was hired into a career position. Al went...
With deep regret, IAFF Local 726 and the WSCFF report the death of Battalion Chief Todd Jensen; he suffered a medical emergency off duty and passed away on July 24, 2024. Chief Jensen’s dedication to Graham Fire & Rescue was evident through his 31-year career, where he served in various roles, leaving behind a...
With heavy hearts and deep sadness, the WSCFF and IAFF Local 2545 Kirkland Fire report the death of Battalion Chief Bill Hoover.
With deep regret, IAFF Local 2595 King County Paramedics and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters report the death of Alexander Genschaw on Sunday, February 26, 2023. On behalf of Alex’s family, King County Medic One, Pierce County Fire District 13, and IAFF Local 2595 would like to invite all to attend Paramedic...
With great sadness, the WSCFF reports the death of Captain Charles “Chad” Cate, Local 2933 Clallam County #3. Captain Chad Cate died in his sleep at the fire station after returning from structure fire. He was found by his crew when he did not arise for the 7 am station duties. Captain Cate was...
It is with great sadness that the WSCFF and Pierce County Professional Firefighters and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Local 726 announce the passing of John Garner. John passed away at his home early Wednesday, December 14, 2022, as he was preparing for work. John worked as a Firefighter/Paramedic where he has served the...
With deep regret and heaviest of hearts, IAFF Local 1604 Bellevue and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters report the sudden and unexpected passing of Jeffrey L. Byrd on October 31, 2022.
Tom Fieldstead was the WSCFF Secretary-Treasurer from 1981- 1983.
With great sadness, the WSCFF and Local 726 Pierce County Fire Fighters report the line-of-duty death of retired Assistant Chief Larry Spohn. Larry Spohn passed away on October 17, 2022 from a duty related illness. Larry served South Pierce County for 20 years and retired as the Assistant Chief in 2013. Larry closed his...
With deep regret, IAFF Local 3520 East Pierce and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters report the death of Jeff Conover. Jeff passed away unexpectedly during an off-duty incident on October 5, 2022. Jeff began his career in the fire service with the Sumner Fire Department, an East Pierce legacy department, in April...
