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.
Tom Fieldstead, October 21, 2022
Tom Fieldstead was the WSCFF Secretary-Treasurer from 1981- 1983.
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...
Gregory Hull, April 21, 2022
Gregory Edward Hull passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Since December of 2019, Greg courageously battled a rare cancer that started in his sinus, showing strength and determination through each step of his journey. The outpouring of support from friends, colleagues, and family was a true reflection of the kindness, patience, and generosity...
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...
Chad Mittleider, December 2, 2021
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Local 2639 Aberdeen member Chad Mittleider. Chad passed away suddenly on December 2 after experiencing a medical emergency. Chad served the Aberdeen Fire Department for 22 years and was a beloved member of Local 2639. There will be a public memorial service on...
Jay Schreckengost, November 14, 2021
With great sadness, the WSCFF reports that Seattle Fire Deputy Chief Jay Schreckengost was found deceased in the Cliffdell area on August 14, 2021, twelve days after he was reported missing on a hunting trip. Brother Schrekengost, IAFF Local 2898, Seattle Fire Chiefs, was a husband, a father, and a friend to all and...