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Washington Fire Chiefs

  • September

    28

    Ecology’s Diesel Reduction Combined Funding Program

    September 28, 2026

    Ecology is offering $18.5 million to scrap and replace old diesel vehicles and equipment with all electric vehicles and equipment. Funding is also available to install charging infrastructure to support the projects.

  • September

    21

    Flag Lowering – September 26, 2026 (Former Legislator Mike Cooper)

    September 21, 2026

    From Governor Bob Ferguson: I am deeply saddened by the death of former Legislator Mike Cooper, and direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, September 2

  • July

    15

    The Washington Fire Chiefs (WFC) is officially accepting speaker proposals for our 2027 Annual Conference.

    July 15, 2026

    We invite industry experts, seasoned leaders, and innovative thinkers to submit educational session proposals.

  • December

    18

    MRSC Services Webinar Recording

    December 18, 2025

    The Washington Fire Chiefs membership now gives you the option to add the expertise of the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC). The MRSC website contains detailed information on hundreds of local government topics.

  • May

    30

    Preemption: A Critical Tool for Emergency Response — And Why It Needs Our Attention

    May 30, 2025

    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...

  • June

    30

    Idaho Firefighter Tragedy

    June 30, 2025

    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.

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