Injured Okanogan Fire Chief Dies at Harborview
Okanogan Fire District 3 Assistant Fire Chief Christian Johnson, badly burned battling the Spring Coulee wildfire, received immediate support from fellow fire fighters.
Firehouse Rock
When talk in the firehouse kitchen turns to bands -- kilts, bagpipes and snare drums are often at the core of the conversation. In Bellevue, it’s a different story.
Hook and Batter?
Ann Hoag is known for her tasty confectionary creations. Not many people, she says, “get to save lives and bake cakes.” But Hoag, from Local 2024, does both.
Longstanding Partnership Provides Critical Gear to Peruvian Fire Fighters
Jorge Gomez and Kurt Loechle Duarte travelled from Peru to attend the IAFF-WSCFF Educational Seminar to meet with WSCFF members and receive a contribution of gear from the Spokane Fire Department.
Governor Inslee Signs Bill Expanding Presumptive Coverage
HB1913 is signed into law—expanding presumptive coverage for cancer related to the occupation and adding protections for other public safety workers.
Fire Ops: From the Other End of the Ladder
My shadow talks loudly through his mask — “You got this! I’m right behind you. You’re going to do great. Ready?”
WSCFF.org is BRAND NEW!
Welcome to the new WSCFF.org website! For months, the WSCFF has been working behind the scenes to create a better online experience for our members.
Fifteenth FIRE OPS 101
In March, politicians, policy makers, and journalists donned full turnout gear, ventilated a roof with a chainsaw, put out fires, and had a rocky ride in an ambulance, getting a hands-on experience of a day in the life of a fire fighter.
Pipes, Kilts & Fire Fighters
Have you ever wondered why kilts and bagpipes became part of fire fighter traditions?
IAFF Legislative Conference Features Joe Biden Speech
IAFF victories on Capitol Hill are largely attributed to relationships between local leaders and elected officials. The IAFF Legislative Conference gives members a chance to strengthen those ties.