Boeing Firefighters IAFF Local I-66

08/31/2026

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Sleep deprivation among is real, but should it be accepted as just part of the job?

The is exploring the impact & sharing tips to help. (See story🔗 in the comments).

📸 Throwback to 1993: Exhausted United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, IAFF Local-112 members rest during a brutal SoCal .

🖼️: Gene Blevins / LA Daily News

08/31/2026

30+ IAFF years with one mission, serve the community and fight for the members who serve it.

Tim has done exactly that and has blazed a trail while doing so. He has held many union leadership positions, but it was earlier this month at 2026 convention Tim was elected to be our next Vice President. An incredible honor to have a member from Local 1828 represent on such a significant level. Tim has earned that position by gaining trust from locals in the 4 states that the 7th district covers.

Tim referred to one of his first arbitration wins, protecting healthcare for a small local in Montana as "one of my most rewarding union achievements." Tim has always fought along side with other locals and believes that is what unions are suppose to do, "ensure no local, regardless of its size, has to fight alone."

A message from Tim to the next generation :
"This is your union. Participate in the process. Make your voice heard. Bring forward new ideas and challenge us to improve. Understand that having a voice also means being willing to do the work. You can't just tell others how you think things should be done; you have to get involved and help make it happen. For a union to succeed, members must be involved. Those who came before us built the union we have today. Our responsibility is to leave it stronger for the generation that follows. At some point, this will be yours to lead, so get involved now."

Congratulations from all of us at L1828 on your well deserved win. Thank you for fighting and building a stronger union for all of us!

08/19/2026

Cash assistance is now available for residents affected by fires in central and eastern Washington through the state’s Individual Assistance (State IA) program. Visit the link in the comments to see if you qualify for support, how to apply and what documents are required. Eligible households can receive up to $2,250 to help with immediate recovery needs.

To qualify for a Household Needs Grant, applicants must:
Live in an eligible county or Tribal nation: Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens or Yakima counties and lands of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation or Spokane Tribe of Indians

Show that their primary residence was destroyed or seriously damaged and is uninhabitable as a result of wildfires that occurred on Aug. 1, 2026, or later.

The damage was caused by one of the following fires: Autumn Lane, Old Trails, Fairview, Kaiser Canyon, Modrite, Sinlahekin, Bradeen Hill, Hudspeth, Little Giant, Ptarmigan, Ransier/White Swan, Signal Peak or Mitre Rock.

Please help us get the word out and money to those who need it – share this post with neighbors, friends and anyone who may need support as they recover.

Link to assistance in comments: ⬇

Washington Emergency Management Division

08/14/2026

Well deserved and thank you for all you do for us and all members across the 7th District and beyond!

This post on behalf of the Alumni, of the IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series:

Our District Vice President... completely beside himself as he hears from the floor of the International Association of Fire Fighters 58th Convention a propsed amendment to the presented resolution, naming a newly created IAFF Executive Leadership Program after him. Read on...

As many of you know, the IAFF Convention is where our union comes together every two years to set the direction, priorities, and policy of our International Association. During this convention, delegates considered Resolution 22, titled “Creating the IAFF Executive Leadership Program.”

This resolution was brought forward on behalf of the IAFF Executive Board and reflects an important commitment to the future of our union. It also reflects the intentional advocacy of DVP Walsh, with the support of General President Edward A. Kelly, Frank Lima - IAFF GST, and the members of the IAFF Executive Board.

The vision for this program grew from the success of the Executive Leadership Series, first developed and implemented in the IAFF 7th District by DVP Walsh. That program demonstrated the value of intentional leadership development, real-world education, and preparing members not only to lead within our union, but to serve with humility, purpose, and commitment.

Successor training, leadership development, and the work of building a strong bench of prepared, educated, and values-driven labor leaders are essential to the continued success of the IAFF across both the United States and Canada. The Executive Leadership Series has already proven its value and purpose in the four states of our 7th District. Because of that success, the IAFF General President put forward a framework to model this work through an inaugural group of graduates.
When Resolution 22 came before the convention body, it was amended to name the program the Ricky J. Walsh Executive Leadership Program.

Following the amendment, delegates from across the IAFF spoke in strong support. Many shared personal stories about the impact DVP Walsh has had on their lives, their leadership, their locals, and their understanding of what it means to serve this union. Their words also reflected the lasting influence of the 7th District Executive Leadership Series and the work its members are now carrying forward throughout the IAFF.

After that discussion, the delegates voted unanimously to pass Resolution 22, formally creating the Ricky J. Walsh Executive Leadership Program within the IAFF.

This recognition of DVP Walsh is deeply meaningful because it honors the care, commitment, and personal investment he has given to our members, our families, and the future of this union.

DVP Walsh created the Executive Leadership Series in the 7th District because he believed leadership is not only about the work we do today, but also about what we leave behind for those who come next. He has often reminded those in union leadership that part of our responsibility is to plant trees whose shade we may never sit under.

That belief has been more than words. He built this program during a deeply personal and painful time in his life, while his beloved wife, Kelly, was courageously fighting cancer. Even as he carried that grief and love, he continued to serve others, invest in future leaders, and give of himself to this union.

That is the measure of the man being honored.

On behalf of the members of the IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series, Classes I through IV, we offer our sincere thanks and congratulations to our District Vice President, Ricky J. Walsh.

Thank you for your vision. Thank you for your humility. Thank you for continuing to lead through deep personal grief and turning that experience into service for others. Thank you for your belief in the members of this union. Thank you for building a program intended to develop better leaders, stronger advocates, and, most importantly, better humans. And finally, thank you for believing in us.

This honor is well deserved, and its impact will be felt for generations of IAFF leaders to come.

Congratulations, Ricky

08/12/2026

When fire emergencies strike Washington state, our firefighters step up for our communities in their toughest moments. Over the past few weeks, many WSCFF members and their families have faced the same hardships as their community members: evacuations, and in some cases, damage to or the loss of their homes. Now they need your help.

Donations to the Spokane Firefighters Local 29 Benevolent Fund will go directly toward food and lodging for displaced WSCFF members and their families, regardless of their local affiliation. Local 29 will distribute the funds among all WSCFF members who need assistance during this difficult time.

We're asking our fire service family and communities across Washington to please consider donating to the Local 29 Benevolent Fund and help support our impacted members.

Donate Here: sffbt.com/local-29/benevolent-fund/

Every contribution helps.

International Association of Fire Fighters

08/10/2026

Boeing Firefighters IAFF Local I-66 have joined delegates from all over the U.S. and Canada, have come together in Arlington, ready to ignite change!

With committee meetings, strategic floor preparations, and vital discussions happening before the gavel falls, every moment counts as we strive to uplift each other and advocate for workers’ rights.

Tomorrow marks the beginning of our impactful journey! Let’s make it count!

International Association of Fire Fighters
Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
Ricky Walsh - IAFF 7th District

08/05/2026

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07/30/2026

Every day, firefighters risk their lives by exposing themselves to toxic chemicals, call after call. Certain areas of the body absorb carcinogens more easily, putting firefighters at higher risk of cancer. AB 1383, CPF's highest priority bill, helps confront these risks head-on. That’s why your support matters. Visit cpfactivism.org/retirement to see how you can get involved.

07/30/2026

📣🗣️Fire fighters don't give up their rights when they walk into the firehouse.

When members speak out about unsafe staffing, dangerous working conditions, or threats to their communities, they deserve to be heard – not unfairly targeted.

Through the IAFF's Guardian Policy, our union is fighting back against retaliation, defending members' rights, and securing legal victories that strengthen protections for across North America.

Learn more about Guardian Policy ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x4wYO

07/30/2026

Our deepest condolences go out to our brothers and sisters at Lacey Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2903. Rest Easy Brother -

With deep sadness, Lacey Firefighters IAFF Local 2903 shares the news of our brother Jake Johnson’s passing.

Jake joined Local 2903 as a lateral firefighter after serving with Mountain View Firefighters Local 3186. He quickly became a trusted teammate, a friend, and an important part of our family.

We are deeply grateful for the support shown to Jake, his family, and our members. The prayers, messages, and acts of kindness have meant more than we can express.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Olympia Firefighters Local 468, Tumwater Firefighters Local 2409, and the medical teams at Providence St. Peter Hospital and Harborview Medical Center for their care and compassion.

Our hearts remain with Jake’s family, friends, and all who are grieving his loss. We ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.

Memorial service details will be shared when available.

Jake, you will always be remembered as our brother, teammate, and friend. Your Local 2903 family will carry your memory with us.