It is with tremendous sadness that the WSCFF and IAFF Local 453 Wenatchee Firefighters announce the passing of Assistant Chief Darin Radcliffe on April 13, 2025. Assistant Chief Radcliffe began his firefighting career in 2000 and was well-known for his positivity and leadership. “He was so well loved and respected,” said Chief Brian Brett....
It is with tremendous sadness that the WSCFF and IAFF Local 29 Spokane Firefighters announce the passing of Josh Rhoads. Josh died in the early hours of October 24, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Josh joined the Spokane Fire Department and Local 29 in March 2017, dedicating...
With deep regret, IAFF Local 1052 Richland and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters report the sudden death of Lieutenant/Paramedic Aaron Meloy on January 26, 2024. Brother Meloy grew up in West Richland. He spent his entire fire service tenure with Benton County Fire District #4 (BCFD4). He started as a volunteer/volunteer resident....
It is with deep regret and sadness that IAFF Local I-24 Hanford and the WSCFF announce the death of Cassandra Hansen. Cassandra worked as an Advanced EMT with Prosser Memorial Hospital and was a member of IAFF Local I-24. Cassandra passed away on January 4, 2024, at the age of 25. She leaves behind...
With great sadness, the WSCFF reports the death of Theresa Purtell, IAFF Local 27 Retired. Theresa was a valued member of the WSCFF Executive Board, serving as 11th District Representative from 2004-2021. She chaired the WSCFF Benevolent Scholarship Committee for many years and served as an instructor for the annual IAFF 7th District FIRE...
It is with heavy hearts that the WSCFF and Local 3829 Dupont report the death of Albert Gasak. Al passed away on the morning of July 27, 2023, after a long battle of cancer. Al started his journey with DuPont Fire as a volunteer until he was hired into a career position. Al went...
With deep regret, IAFF Local 726 and the WSCFF report the death of Battalion Chief Todd Jensen; he suffered a medical emergency off duty and passed away on July 24, 2024. Chief Jensen’s dedication to Graham Fire & Rescue was evident through his 31-year career, where he served in various roles, leaving behind a...
With heavy hearts and deep sadness, the WSCFF and IAFF Local 2545 Kirkland Fire report the death of Battalion Chief Bill Hoover.
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...
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.
