We are saddened learn that Officer Jordan Jackson with the Bellevue Police Department lost his life in the line of duty yesterday in a motorcycle accident. Our thoughts are with Officer Jackson’s family and friends, as well as the men and women of the Bellevue Police Department.
We are saddened to hear the news of the death of a fellow firefighter from East Pierce Fire and Rescue. Firefighter Jeff Conover passed away unexpectedly during an off duty incident on October 5th, 2022. Our thought are with Brother Conover’s family, friends, and all members of East Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Several of our members are in Colorado Springs attending the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial. This year we honor Brother David Lewis, a long time member of Local 1352, who died on 12/22/2019 from cancer that was directly attributed to his duties as a firefighter. His death was considered a LODD (Line of Duty Death) and his name has been etched into the Wall of Honor in Colorado Springs to be remembered forever. The ceremony takes place tomorrow, September 17th.
Three of our members attended the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony that was hosted by Tacoma Firefighters Local 31 this morning at the Firefighter Memorial on Ruston Way in Tacoma. We will never forget the 343 firefighters, 37 Port Authority PD officers, 23 NYPD officers, and 2,500+ others who lost their lives that day. We also remember those who have lost their lives due to illnesses related to working at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the 9/11 attack.
Really proud of the VRFA Honor Guard and how far you’ve come from the first anniversary of 9/11. Great pros doing great work. Well done!
Great work!
We invite the public to come down to the Auburn Farmers Market tomorrow, Sunday 8/7, to taste some delicious chili and vote for the winner of the Fire Vs. Police chili cook off! Auburn WA Police Department, we hope you enjoyed your time as champions, because that will end tomorrow!
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
