With great sadness, the WSCFF reports the Line-of-Duty Death of Local 2099, Bothell Professional Fire Fighters Lieutenant Kirk Robinson on October 4, 2019 after a heroic 2-year battle with cancer. At this time, we ask that the Robinson family’s request for privacy be respected. If you would like to support Kirk’s family, Local 2099...
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...
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,...