Washington fire service organizations
The statewide associations and state programs that support Washington's fire departments and the communities they protect. Each page says what the organization does and how to reach it.
Fire chiefs
- Washington Fire Chiefs (WFC)
A statewide association for fire chiefs and emergency service leaders in Washington. Fire agencies join as members, and staff can take part through sections and committees.
Firefighters
- Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF)
The state council of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), representing more than 9,000 IAFF members in 112 union locals across Washington.
Volunteer firefighters
- Washington State Fire Fighters' Association (WSFFA)
A statewide association serving the volunteer fire service in Washington. Individual firefighters and departments can join.
Fire marshals
- Washington State Association of Fire Marshals (WSAFM)
A statewide association for fire marshals, fire prevention staff and their partners in Washington.
Training and certification
- Washington State Patrol Fire Training Academy (FTA)
The state fire training academy near North Bend, run by the State Fire Marshal's Office. It trains firefighters and other public safety professionals.
State fire agencies and programs
- Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau (State Fire Marshal's Office) (SFMO)
The State Fire Marshal's Office, part of the Washington State Patrol. It runs statewide fire training, certification, inspection, licensing and fire data programs. - Washington State Fire Service Resource Mobilization
A state plan, run by the Washington State Patrol State Fire Marshal's Office, that sends firefighters and equipment from around the state when a wildfire or other emergency is bigger than local resources and mutual aid can handle. - State Board for Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers (BVFF)
A Washington state board that runs the Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers Relief and Pension Act (RCW 41.24), which covers volunteer firefighters, volunteer EMS and reserve law officers.
Wildfire
- Washington State Department of Natural Resources - Wildland Fire Management (DNR)
The state agency that fights wildfires on more than 13 million acres of private and state-owned forest land in Washington, with about 600 employees.
Other
- Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB)
An independent, not-for-profit organization that rates fire protection in Washington communities. Its criteria are approved by the state Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
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