June 14, 2018: Emergency Notification The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is currently under a spending freeze, due to a $1.4 million dollar budget deficit as a result of unforeseen and emergency repairs needed at the... facebook.com/wsffa/posts/10…

Rest Easy Brother, We Have It From Here. It’s with a heavy heart that Orting Valley Fire and Rescue and the International Association of Firefighters Local 4459 announce the passing of one of our beloved members,... facebook.com/86403439614/po…

After 17 years, we continue to honor all who served, remember all who died, and fight for the rights of all who sacrificed their health and years of their lives helping in the aftermath. Please pause a moment in your day today to say a silent thank you.

NFPA 451 Public Comment Period Ends October 10 To submit a public comment go to nfpa.org/451next and click on the Submit Public Comment Online link under the Second Draft heading.

We are hearing reports of telephone callers saying they are raising money for Washington firefighters. THIS IS NOT WSFFA. We do not engage in or contract for telephone solicitations. We are pleased to accept donations and membership registrations sent our way.

We salute and pray for our Washington firefighters heading south to help our brave brothers and sisters in California. We're proud to cover for you here at home. Be safe and don't worry – we'll leave the light on for you.

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are in the process of negotiating a year-end tax bill. One of the provisions being discussed is exempting nominal reimbursements that volunteers receive as a reward... facebook.com/wsffa/posts/10…

Merry Christmas to all, with a special shout out to everyone on duty watching over us today. May your holidays be filled with everything and everyone you hold most dear.

Who was your department's "Of the Years" for 2018? Nominate them for statewide recognition, too. Top nominees will be recognized in Wenatchee at our 96th Annual Conference and Fire School. Download forms here and submit by April 5, 2019.

SB 5829 & HB 1912 Enhancing volunteer fire fighter pension & disability will die this session if hearings are not scheduled before the March 1 deadline. WSFFA and other fire service organizations are poised to testify in... facebook.com/wsffa/posts/10…

Nominate worthy persons from your department for statewide recognition at the Fire School Awards Banquet. Nomination forms to recognize a Firefighter, Fire Officer, EMS Responder, Support Person, and Fire House are available at: wsffafireschool.org/best-of-awards/

VENDORS: Exhibit at our 96th Annual Conference & Fire School, Friday, May 17 in the Wenatchee Convention Center. Get information and register at: bit.ly/2ttYXO0

Check out our new half-day classes this year. Mix and match to meet your needs. Register at wsffafireschool.org

FREE TRAINING: National Fire Academy Off-Campus Course: "Shaping the Future," April 14-15 in Wenatchee, or April 15-16 in Belfair.

Only five weeks to go but there's still room in classes at Fire School May 17-19. Choose your classes and register at wsffafireschool.org/classes/

During National Work Zone Awareness Week, WSFFA Past-president (and WSDOT retiree) T.J. Nedrow and Board member Gabe Baez participated in the annual WA State Department of Transportation memorial honoring WSDOT workers lost in work zones.

Family coming to Fire School with you? Show them the best of what we do at the Awards Banquet with keynote speaker Hilary Franz on Saturday, May 18. Student registration includes the banquet. Extra tickets can be purchased at the merchandise sales table for just $25.

Volunteer Pension Enhancement Bill Dead for This Legislative Session This week the WSFFA Legislative Team and state’s volunteer firefighters found themselves on the losing end of the session. April 17th was to be a... facebook.com/wsffa/posts/10…

Fire School starts in just 3 weeks on May 17. All the live-fire classes are full, but it's not too late to sign up for the others. Click on the link below to choose your classes and register. wsffafireschool.org

WSFFA 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... facebook.com/wsffa/posts/10…