The Washington Fire Chiefs extend our deepest condolences to the members of Kootenai County Fire & Rescue, the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, the Idaho community, and the families and loved ones of the firefighters whose lives were taken in the tragic and senseless act of violence that occurred over the weekend. We are profoundly saddened by this loss and the pain it brings to so many.
News
In Washington, preemption systems have long played a critical role in reducing response times and protecting first responders. But as these systems age, many have become unreliable or fallen into disrepair. While 95% of the state has infrared (IR) preemption coverage, years of limited maintenance and evolving technology have created a widening gap between what's installed—and what's effective.
The Washington Fire Chiefs are excited to announce that Chief Steve Brooks has been selected as the organization's Executive Director. He will start his new role on January 1st. Chief Steve Brooks brings over 30 years of fire/EMS experience to the job, with the last 20 years here in Washington State and as a member of the WFC. He most recently spent 13 years leading Lacey Fire District 3 as its Fire Chief. He is knowledgeable about the WFC through his time as President, Legislative Chair, and Western Fire Chiefs Representative. He is excited to continue serving the Association and its members in this new position.
Upcoming Events
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15Sep
2025 Washington Fire Mechanics Conference
9/15/2025 to 9/19/2025 PDT
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16Sep
2025 Fire Mechanics Vendor Show
4:30 PM to 7:30 PM PDT
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19Sep
EVIP 4.0 Virtual Training
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT
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29Sep
Washington Fire Administrative Support Conference
9/29/2025 to 10/1/2025 PDT