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Volunteer Compensation by Brian Snure

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:24:00 GMT

A Memorandum from the Snure Law Office discussing Volunteer Compensaition, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Washington State Minimum Wage Act (MWA), and IRS Tax implications.

Brian Snure can be reached at:
Snure Law Office
612 S. 227th St.
Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone: 206-824-5630
Toll Free: 800-486-9484
Fax: 206-824-9096
Email: Brian@snurelaw.com

Winter 2009 Newsletter Now Available

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:35:00 GMT

Watch for the Winter 2009 Quarterly Newsletter in your mailbox. You can also read a copy here online by clicking the link below.

Save the Date for the 2010 Annual Fire School

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:41:00 GMT

The WSFFA annual fire school (AFS) and conference will be held at the Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel in Wenatchee, Washington, on June 10, 11, and 12. There will be some new and exciting classes available for all. Registration will be coming soon.

Fall 2008 Newsletter Now Available

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:31:00 GMT

Watch for the Fall 2008 Quarterly Newsletter in your mailbox. You can also read a copy here online by clicking the link below.

Summer 2008 Newsletter Now Available

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:29:00 GMT

Watch for the Summer 2008 Quarterly Newsletter in your mailbox. You can also read a copy here online by clicking the link below.

Service scheduled for fallen Fire Chief Dan Packer

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:38:00 GMT

The memorial service for East Pierce Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Dan Packer has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at Christian Faith Center, located at 33645 – 20th Avenue South, in Federal Way. The public is invited to attend.

Packer died Saturday afternoon fighting a California wildfire. Packer, 49, had been deployed Friday to the Panther Fire south of Happy Camp in Siskiyou County in northern California to assume a supervisory position in the firefighting effort. Packer is a member of a Washington State-based incident management team and is deployed to major incidents, most frequently, large wild land fires.

In lieu of flowers, monetary contributions can be made at any Washington Mutual Bank under the Fire Chief Dan Packer Memorial Fund. Checks may also be mailed to: East Pierce Professional Firefighters at P.O. Box 7500, Bonney Lake, WA 98391.

Celebrate Chief Packer’s life by contributing stories, condolences and photographs at www.mem.com.

Death of East Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Dan Packer

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The WSFFA is saddened to recognize the death of East Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Dan Packer while deployed with a Washington Incident Management Team to California Saturday July 26th. Chief Packer was a committed fire officer and always remembered his roots as a volunteer firefighter. Chief Packer rose to the position of President of the Washington Fire Chiefs and was recently awarded the WSFFA President’s Coin for his outstanding support and contribution to the volunteer fire service.

Chief Packer becomes the second Washington fire service member lost on Saturday July 26th. National Parks Service Firefighter Andrew Palmer stationed in Port Angeles Olympic Park died when a tree fell upon him while battling another northern California fire.

Our condolences go out to both families while they deal with the greatest loss ever, sufffered this tragic Saturday. The WSFFA asks that all fire service responders shroud their badges for 24 hours following funeral services . The entire Washington fire service extends its condolences to the families of both brave brothers.

WSFFA President T. J. Nedrow

New EVAP classes being offered

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:23:00 GMT

Check the Events Calendar for new EVAP driver and instructor classes being provided in July by VFIS and WSFFA.

MARCH 20 FLAG LOWERING

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Governor Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, March 20 in memory of U. S. Army Sergeant Phillip R. Anderson of Everett who was killed in action in Balad Ruz, Iraq on March 10. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition. Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset Thursday or first thing Friday morning, March 21. Services for Sgt. Anderson will be at Fir Lane Memorial Park in Spanaway on March 20 at 11:00. He will be buried at Tahoma National Cemetery. Congress recently amended the U.S. Flag Code to now give the Governor authority to lower flags when a Washingtonian in the military is killed in the line of duty. The U.S. Flag Code now reads: "In the event of the death of a present or former official of the government of any State, territory, or possession of the United States, or the death of a member of the Armed Forces from any State, territory, or possession who dies while serving on active duty the Governor of that State, territory, or possession may proclaim that the National flag shall be flown at half-staff"

The WSFFA encorages it members to join Governor Gregoire in paying tribute to Washington resident and U. S. Army Sergeant Phillip R. Anderson by observing flag lowering in the ultimate sacrifce to his nation.

NVFC Scholarship opportunities

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:50:00 GMT

The NVFC is offering $100,000 in scholarships and grants to junior firefighters and their fire departments through its National Junior Firefighter Program. Download the PDF below for more information.