News & Updates
WSFFA’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…
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National Fire Academy Resident Course Vacancies
Applications are being accepted NOW for National Fire Academy vacancy opportunities in resident classes (on-campus, Emmitsburg, MD) scheduled during the first semester of Fiscal Year 2020. Vacancies exist in both 6-day and 10-day courses scheduled between October 2019 through March 2020! Apply today! Click here for a complete list of all vacancies. Click here for details on…
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WSFFA’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…
Read MoreNVFC NEWS
The Washington State Fire Fighters’ Association recently conducted its Board meeting at the Cosmopolis Fire Department on August 3 2019. Cosmopolis is rich in history of the fire service. We want to thank the Cosmopolis Fire Department for hosting our board meeting. By Chief Bill Bramstedt – written July 15, 1996 The Cosmopolis Volunteer Fire Department was…
Read MoreWSFFA Representation on NVFC EMS/Rescue Section
WSFFA Past-President TJ Nedrow was re-elected to a two-year term as Section Secretary and WSFFA Treasurer Ed Mund was re-elected to a two-year term as a Section Director-at-Large at the annual National Volunteer Fire Council EMS/Rescue Section Spring Meeting April 27, 2019. Through this participation in the NVFC, Washington volunteers are being represented on a…
Read MoreTake the NVFC Leadership and Volunteer Retention Survey
The NVFC is seeking input from current volunteer firefighters, former volunteer firefighters, and department leaders to help inform future fire service retention initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Take the survey now.
The Board for Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers are requesting that any Volunteer Firefighter that has been exposed to the Covid-19 Virus to follow normal procedures in filing a claim. If you have any question(s) contact their office.
Phone: 360-753-7318 | Toll Free: 877-753-7318
NFVC has a Website dedicated to the effects and emotional stress being caused by the Covid-19 virus.
Click the link for further details / https://www.nvfc.org/covid-19