It is with profound sadness that the WSCFF and Local 1747 Kent Firefighters announce the line-of-duty death of Chief James “Jimmy” Webb, who lost his courageous battle with occupational cancer on September 5, 2025. From his early days serving the Kent community, through his promotions up to Battalion Chief, and later shaping the consortium...
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Deputy Chief William Mack, IAFF 7th District Local 1352 –Auburn, Washington. Brother Mack, 59, passed away on July 18, 2025, after succumbing to occupational cancer. In honor of Bill Mack, a centralized donation fund has been established. This fund allows...
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...
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...
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...
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.
It is with heavy hearts and sorrow that the WSCFF and Local 1257 Port of Seattle Fire Fighters report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter Alvin Vaughn. Brother Vaughn, 61, passed away on December 25, 2023, after succumbing to occupational cancer. Alvin Vaughn embodied strength, kindness, and dedication throughout his life. His profound impact...
It is with heavy hearts that the WSCFF and Local I-66 Boeing Fire Fighters report the Line-of-Duty death of James Tony “JT” Boothman, 57. JT passed away on October 10, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, after a 10-month battle fighting leukemia. In 2011, JT began his service as a firefighter/paramedic and...
