LODD-Mike Zainfeld, September 19, 2019

With deep regret the WSCFF,  Local 3828, and Cowlitz 2 County Fire & Rescue report the Line-of-Duty-Death of Battalion Chief Mike Zainfeld, a 20-year veteran firefighter. Mike died on Thursday, September 19, 2019.  He leaves behind his wife Kelly, sons Braden and Evan and many colleagues and friends. A memorial service will be held...

Eric Boutwell, September 11, 2019

With profound sadness that the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Burien Union Fire Fighters Local #1461, and King County Fire District #2 report the death of Captain Eric Boutwell in Walla Walla on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Celebration of LifeSaturday, September 21, 201911:00 a.m.River of Life Fellowship10615 SE 216th StreetKent, WA 98031 Class...

Robert Hathaway, September 2, 2019

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Local 2776 Raymond retired member Robert (Bob) Hathaway on September 2, 2019.  Bob passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer. Bob started his career at Raymond Fire Department in 1977 and became Fire Marshall 8 years later. Bob retired...

LODD David Phay, December 17, 2018

The WSCFF and Spokane Valley Firefighters IAFF Local 876 were deeply saddened to report the line-of-duty death (LODD) of Captain David Allan Phay, who passed away on December 17, 2018, following a courageous battle with an on-the-job illness known as HLH (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis). Captain Phay hoped his experience would contribute to improved protections, research,...