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Your career exposes you to dangerous cancer-causing toxins. The Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) Cancer Foundation recognizes this risk and is here to support you.  Formerly known as the Firefighter Cancer Support Network – Washington Chapter (FCSN-WA), the WSCFF Cancer Foundation provides a comprehensive range of services, including …

The WSCFF encourages support for a fellow fire fighter and paramedic Michael Kienzle from Oregon, a member of the IAFF 9th District, who has been unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Michael will be undergoing treatment in the Seattle area over the coming months. A dedicated fire service …

By: Patrick Gallagher, Fire Fighter/ Paramedic, L726 We all know that getting quality sleep is essential to doing our job well, but as shift fire fighters, our sleep schedules often don’t align with ideal routines. Between the unpredictable nature of our calls and the need to stay alert, it …

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the dedication, service, and contributions of our Black WSCFF members. Their impact strengthens our profession and communities, and we celebrate them this and every month. With over 25 years in the fire service, Anthony John, L2024, has dedicated his career to serving …

We celebrate first-time attendees at this year’s Kelly L. Fox Legislative Conference, proving that advocacy begins now!  As more than 200 WSCFF members rallied to support fire fighter rights in Washington State on February 5 – meeting with elected officials and making their voices heard – we caught up with two first time …

Nich Gullickson, L2024, South King, has been selected to serve as the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Legislative Liaison. Nich, who served as Session Lobbyist in 2019, brings experience, passion, and dedication to this critical role, joining current WSCFF Legislative Liaison AJ Johnson. Longtime WSCFF Legislative Liaison Bud Sizemore has …

Legislative Liaison Bud Sizemore, retired, L1747, Kent, has resigned his position with the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) to take a new job as Deputy Director of External Affairs for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. We appreciate his years of extensive work within the WSCFF and …

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Erik Shouse, L2781 Snohomish County, died at age 40 from cardiac arrest at his home on Camano Island in April 2018. A year later, the Department of Labor and Industries determined that he died in the line of duty of an occupational disease. His wife, Kalina, has been a tireless advocate for …

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WSCFF locals sent 224 delegates and 30 alternates to Vancouver, Washington, in June to set the direction for the organization for the coming year, elect officers and district representatives, present, discuss and vote on resolutions, and recognize and award some who’ve given outstanding service to the organization. WSCFF President Dennis Lawson, …

Kevin Hart, L452 Vancouver, has been selected to serve as the 2024 WSCFF Legislative Session Lobbyist. “Kevin has a deep understanding of the political process and has been a tireless advocate for fire fighters and EMS professionals,” said President Dennis Lawson. “We appreciate his willingness to serve and look forward to …

IAFF members from across Washington gathered in Wenatchee in June for the WSCFF 84th Annual Convention, hosted by IAFF Local 453 Wenatchee Valley. Two hundred forty-four delegates and 18 alternates presented, discussed, and voted on 28 resolutions to determine the budget and set the direction for the WSCFF for the coming year. Increases …

Steve Hostetter, Local 2819, WSCFF Retiree Association Board shares this story about LEOFF 2 options. I recently learned about a brother firefighter who died of cancer shortly after retiring. Sadly, we’ve all heard this too-familiar story. What we don’t hear about is the second tragedy his spouse suffered and that …

Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) President Dennis J. Lawson has been unanimously elected as Chair of the IAFF Federation of State & Provincial Professional Fire Fighters (FSPPFF). The FSPPFF is comprised of officers from fire fighter associations across the United States and Canada and meets to exchange knowledge …

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Dean Shelton, WSCFF Vice President and 8th District Representative The WSCFF 8th District has been extremely busy since our WSCFF Convention in June. Taking part in person at the IAFF Convention in Ottawa, IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, IAFF 7th District PEP event in Boise, and the WSCFF 6…

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