WSCFF Retirees Association Archives - Washington State Council of Fire Fighters

Needs Impact Retirement Decisions. Be Prepared!

Brother Pat Hepler, Local 1828, offers this advice on retirement. Making the decision to retire is something we will all face in our career as fire fighters, EMS workers, dispatchers, law enforcement officers, or wildlife officers. As first responders, whether it is your decision or one made for you due to health issues, it...

WSCFF efforts result in passage and signing of LEOFF 1 Benefit Enhancement bill

WSCFF backed pension benefit enhancement for LEOFF 1 members signed into law

Meet Retirees Association Board Member Curt Vandver

Curt Vandver was appointed to the WSCFF Retirees Association Board in March 2020. He is a LEOFF Plan 1 retiree. He joined the city of Puyallup Fire Department in 1970. During his time in Local 726, Curt was active in all aspects of union leadership. Curt got his start out in the public very...

Meet WSCFF Retirees Association Bruce Baurichter

Bruce Baurichter was appointed to the initial WSCFF Retirees Association Board in March 2020, as a LEOFF Plan 2 retiree. Starting at a young age, Bruce showed an undeniable work ethic, learning whatever he could from his employers, and has been the beneficiary of many great mentors. His first job as a middle schooler was a big one, maintaining five acres of an estate owned by the superintendent of...

Meet Retirees Association Board Member Steve Hostetter

Retired fire fighter Pete Hostetter, a fire service brother for life and a self described "personal finance nerd", serves on the WSCFF Retirees Association Board.