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Live Stream Available for the 2025 Washington State Fallen Firefighters Memorial
We understand that not everyone is able to attend this year’s Washington State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in person. To ensure all who wish to honor and remember our fallen heroes can take part, the memorial service will be streamed live online. We encourage you to share the livestream link with family members, friends, fellow firefighters,…
Read MoreWSFFA Announces Partnership with NPPGov
Through our partnership with NPPGov, WSFFA members can access cooperative buying contracts for your department. Piggyback off 100+ contracts including: Pierce | ZOLL | MES | FirstNet | L.N. Curtis Join NPPGov for free at nppgov.com/association/wsffa. Once your account is verified, just log in and explore a catalog of contracts and discounts. NPPGov is a…
Read MoreSerious Concerns From Volunteer Fire Service with OSHA’s Proposed Updates to Their Emergency Response Standard
Serious Concerns From Volunteer Fire Service with OSHA’s Proposed Updates to Their Emergency Response Standard This change in federal rules has wide-ranging implications for all emergency services providers. Yes, Federal OSHA does not have jurisdiction over local government employees. This will affect us through the state agreements with Federal OSHA that will require the state…
Read MoreRemembrance set for WSFFA Past President Ron Roy
Please join the family and Wenatchee Valley Fire Department to remember the life and service of Division Chief Ron Roy. Chief Roy has volunteered for 50 Years in the Wenatchee Valley, starting in 1973. He was a member of Chelan County Fire District 1, Douglas County Fire District 2 (East Wenatchee), and eventually, Wenatchee Valley…
Read MoreWSFFA’s Legislative Historical Review: 2020-1935
The Washington State Fire Fighters’ Association was established in 1923. The mission in part is to represent the volunteer firefighter. It was the case then as it is now, to be vigilant in representing and improving the health & welfare of the volunteer. While diligent over of the years, the WSFFA’s efforts began showing real…
Read MoreESSB 5829 Volunteer F/F Pension Improvement Bill Clears the House
ESSB 5829 Volunteer F/F Pension Improvement Bill Clears the House, Two steps Remain The phrase of “Do You Believe in Miracles” was associated with the silent cheer at 3:40 PM Friday February 6 th in the House Legislature gallery by the folks working the bill. The long hard journey of the 2019-2020 volunteer FF pension bill had…
Read MoreWSFFA’s Legislative Historical Review: 2020-1991
The Washington State Fire Fighters’ Association was established in 1923. The mission in part is to represent the volunteer firefighter. It was the case then as it is now, to be vigilant in representing and improving the health & welfare of the volunteer. While diligent over of the years, the WSFFA’s efforts began showing real…
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