Public Fire Educators

Sections & Committees

Mission Statement

WFC Public Fire Educators (WPFE) is a section of the Washington Fire Chiefs, representing nearly 100 fire departments across the state. We’re a network of dedicated educators working to prevent fires, reduce injuries, and save lives through community-focused fire and life safety education.

What We Do – “Ignite Awareness, Extinguish Risk.”

Our Purpose

Our mission is built on connection and collaboration. We share resources, ideas, and best practices to help every department deliver effective safety programs that truly make a difference. WPFE provides affordable training and professional development opportunities, ensuring educators have the tools and confidence to create, present, and evaluate impactful programs.

We value both consistency and creativity — developing shared standards that strengthen public education across Washington while encouraging personal touches that reflect each community’s unique needs.

WPFE holds four business meetings each year, with dates posted on our website. These meetings are a time to exchange ideas, plan future initiatives, and strengthen our network. Every member’s voice matters, and everyone is welcome to participate.

Together, we’re building safer communities — one educator, one program, and one partnership at a time.

Board & Committee Members

JAMIE MCINTYRE

Chair
Spokane FD

TERM:
10/2025 – 10/2027

SHAWNERI GUZMAN

Vice Chair
South County Fire

TERM:
10/2024 – 10/2026

KAITLIN KING

Secretary
Sno Regional F&R

TERM:
10/2024 – 10/2026

BEN SHEARER

Past Chair
Benton County FD 4

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MATT OWENS

Position #1
West Pierce F&R

TERM:
10/2025 – 10/2027

ROBERT WITTENBERG

Position #2
Benton County FD 4

TERM:
10/2024 – 10/2026

ALEX DRYER

Position #3
Bellevue Fire Dept.

TERM:
10/2025 – 10/2027

COURTNEY THOMPSON

Position #4
Central Pierce F&R

TERM:
10/2024 – 10/2026

Upcoming Events

  • APR

    20-23

    Fire & Life Safety Educator 1

    April 20, 2026

    Learn the basic duties & responsibilities of a Fire & Life Safety Educator Level 1.