Member Deaths: 2023

Chad Cate, January 12, 2023

Line of Duty Death
With great sadness, the WSCFF reports the death of Captain Charles “Chad” Cate, Local 2933 Clallam County #3. Brother Cate was discovered deceased in his bunk by members of his crew when they attempted to wake him on the morning of January 12, 2023. He had responded to a fire activation at a commercial...

Alexander Genschaw, February 26, 2023

Member Death
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...