Washington Bill would require ‘good faith’ by workers comp administrators Mar 16, 2023 Self-insuring for workers comp may set up too strong an incentive to deny claims. Firefighters and other unions are pushing for reform.
Building Community Hot chocolate. Warm winter coats. And a chance to climb into Engine 8. Dec 14, 2022 Students at Marshall Elementary in Vancouver got a visit from fire fighters—and Santa Claus—Dec. 6 as part of a union effort to provide coats for kids.
Building Community Fill the Boot is back Aug 18, 2021 In Vancouver, Fire Fighters Local 452 will raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Sept. 9 and 10.
Union Democracy IAFF Local 1805 merges into 452 Mar 17, 2021 1805 represented Clark County Fire District 6 and paramedics at North Country Emergency Medical Service, and 452 represents Vancouver Fire.
Worker safety Long after the flames, firefighters at risk from cancer chemicals Apr 19, 2017 The Fire Fighters union is sounding the alarm about the cancer-causing after-effects of fire.
Worker safety Toxic homes leave firefighters fighting cancer as well as flames Apr 15, 2014 Union pushes for protective laws and better decontamination practices