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NameTypeCategoryPublish DateAction
2026 WA Wage & Equipment Rates
The 2026 Washington State Wage & Equipment Rate Guide (effective June 1, 2026) is the official document determining compensation for emergency responders, apparatus, and equipment mobilized under the Washington State Fire Chiefs (WFC) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).The guide provides a standard framework of rules and rates for interagency and local mutual aid.
RatesAssociation DocumentsJune 30, 2026View / Download Document
Position Paper #10
Wildland Urban Interface
Position Paper, Urban Interface, Wildland, WUIWFC Position PapersJuly 22, 2026View / Download Document
Position Paper #11
Locator Decals
Locator Decals, Position PaperWFC Position PapersJuly 22, 2026View / Download Document
Position Paper #12
Apparatus Staffing Levels
Position Paper, staffingWFC Position PapersJuly 22, 2026View / Download Document
Impact Fees, Position PaperWFC Position PapersJuly 22, 2026View / Download Document
Position Paper #14
Fire-Based Medical Services
Fire-Based Medical Services, Position PaperWFC Position PapersJuly 23, 2026View / Download Document
Position Paper #15
Regional Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials, Position PaperWFC Position PapersJuly 28, 2026View / Download Document
Position Paper #16
Computer Mapping
Computer Mapping, Position PaperWFC Position PapersJuly 28, 2026View / Download Document
Position Paper #17
State Mobilization Plan
Mobilization, Position PaperWFC Position PapersJuly 28, 2026View / Download Document
WFC Bylaws 2026
As the key guiding document for the Washington Fire Chiefs, the Bylaws set forth how business is conducted in the association. This document was last updated in May of 2026.
PoliciesAssociation DocumentsMay 12, 2026View / Download Document
WFC Policy Manual
This policy manual can be updated by the Board Of Directors, and directs how the association does business in accordance with the Bylaws. Last major updated occurred in 2013.
PoliciesAssociation DocumentsJune 17, 2026View / Download Document
WFC Position Paper #1
Professional Qualifications
Position PaperWFC Position PapersJune 17, 2026View / Download Document