Pre-game BBQ tickets now available! The WSCFF has once again teamed up with the Mariners to host the third annual Firefighter Night at SAFECO Field on July 20. Firefighters and their families will again receive a red ball cap and special ticket prices.
Don't miss out on the pre-game private party at the Bullpen Market located in centerfield
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Political Action and What YOU Can Do
Political Action is how our union works to improve benefits and working conditions for our membership, locally and statewide. Elected officials make the laws, statutes and ordinances that control our working conditions, compensation, and pensions along with safety and health issues. We accomplish our goals by educating officials regarding matters important to us and working to elect those who support them.What is the Firefighters Action Support Team (FAST PAC)?
The Executive Board created a Political Action Committee (PAC) to make contributions to candidates and ballot issues in Washington State. FAST PAC is projected to enhance our membership’s ability to set aside voluntary deductions from payroll checks, checking and savings accounts or credit and debit cards on a monthly basis.How Is My Contribution Used? READ MORE...
The WSCFF welcomes our newly elected 10th District Representative, Dean Shelton. Dean is a member of Local 3219, Marysville. He was elected as Secretary Treasurer for Local 3219 in 1998 and is still serving in that capacity. Dean was elected as a Trustee of the WSCFF in 2001, and was appointed by Governor Gregoire to the Fire Protection Policy Board in 2007 where he serves as Co-Chair of the board.
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On: Jun 23, 2008 (14:06:44)
On June 17, 2008, the President signed the new HEROES Act (Honoring Existing Retirement Obligations for Every Service member). This bill changes rules for members of qualified retirement plans who die or become disabled while honorably serving in the uniformed services. HEROES addresses survivor benefits by imposing a new qualification requirement on qualified retirement plans Read More... Download:
Heroes_06_17_08.pdf
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On: Jun 27, 2008 (13:59:00)
Sgt. Michael Washington was killed last week in Iraq with 3 other marines after thier vehicle was hit by the blast of a roadside bomb. Sgt. Washington is the son of IAFF Local 27 member Mike Washington and is a 3rd generation marine. Brother Washington was on duty on Engine 16 when 2 marines came to the fire station and delivered the news Read More... Download:
SFDSonMemorial.pdf
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On: Jun 17, 2008 (12:36:00)
The WSCFF Benevolent Fund proudly announces the recipients of the fifth annual scholarship awards. The recipients attended high schools throughout the state of Washington and were chosen based upon accumulative grade point average, written essay, school activities and letters of recommendation Read More...
Effective June 12, 2008, Military Leave for Public Employees has been increased from fifteen to twenty-one days per year. Senate Bill 6447 passed during the 2008 Legislative Session and known as the Family Military Leave Act, allows additional employer leave for military duties of our National Guard members. Please review the Bill Report or the complete history of the bill as signed by the Governor.
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Charleston 9 Coins
Support Local 61, Charleston Fire Fighters, by purchasing your memorial challenge coins today.
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) is to provide timely assistance to all fire service members and their families in the event of cancer diagnosis.
The WSCFF welcomes our newly elected 10th District Representative, Dean Shelton. Dean is a member of Local 3219, Marysville. He was elected as Secretary Treasurer for Local 3219 in 1998 and is still serving in that capacity. Dean was elected as a Trustee of the WSCFF in 2001, and was appointed by Governor Gregoire to the Fire Protection Policy Board in 2007 where he serves as Co-Chair of the board. 
Heroes_06_17_08.pdf
