Alexander Genschaw, February 26, 2023

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...

Chad Cate, January 12, 2023

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...

John Garner, December 14, 2022

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...

Jeffrey L. Byrd, October 31, 2022

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.

Larry Spohn, October 17, 2022

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...

Jeff Conover, October 5, 2022

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...

Dan Patterson, August 4, 2022

It is with deep regret that IAFF Local 876 Spokane Valley and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters report the line-of-duty death of member Dan Patterson.  Dan passed away on August 4, 2022.

James Vincent Verone, June 12, 2022

The WSCFF grieves the passing of Mason County Local 2394 retiree James Vincent Verone on June 12, 2022, in Olympia, Washington, his home for 43 years. Jim started his career as a paramedic in 1980 and was awarded the 1986 Paramedic of the Year. He worked as a fire fighter/paramedic for Mason County Fire...

Joe Killian, January 8, 2022

Joe Killian passed away on January 9, 2022. Joe joined Clark County Fire District 6 in 1991 and served 26 years. He retired in 2018 and was diagnosed shortly after with presumptive cancer. He joined Clark County Fire District 6 in 1991 as a fire fighter/paramedic and retired in 2018. Joe was diagnosed shortly...