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Section Chair's Welcome Letter:

WFC Public Fire Educators is a section of the Washington Fire Chiefs, representing nearly 100 departments throughout the State of Washington. WPFE is dedicated to the reduction of injuries and lives lost due to fire and other hazards through prevention programs.

WPFE Goals:

  • The promotion of professional interaction with the citizens of Washington State.
  • The standardization of comprehensive educational materials and programs throughout  the State of Washington.
  • Cooperative development and planning with other fire service divisions, WFC Section and other related organization.
  • Educational opportunities for fire and life safety educators.

Members learn together and from each other. Sharing resources and ideas is the mainstay of this organization. We strive for standardization of concepts to serve our communities more effectively and we encourage creativity to personalize and enhance our audience appeal.

Educational opportunities are provided at minimal cost to ensure that public educators are prepared to develop, present, and evaluate their programs - not to mention inspired to present them! 

Four business meetings are held annually and the dates are posted to our website. The business of the section is determined at these meetings, so your participation is encouraged and welcomed. It's easy to join - simply click "Join WPFE" on the right. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact any Board Member. We will be glad to help in any way possible

WPFE is always on the lookout for innovative, creative, friendly educators who wish to help us combat fire and injury in Washington State. As our mission says, we "Ignite Awareness, Extinguish Risk."
 
Sincerely Welcome,
 
Ben Shearer, Chair

PFE Section Board

 CHAIR - Ben Shearer (Pasco Fire)

VICE-CHAIR - Erica Littlewood (South Whatcom Fire Authority).

PAST CHAIR - Melanie Taylor (Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority)  

PIO - Jamie McIntyre (Spokane Fire) 

SECRETARY - Shawneri Guzman 

(South Sno Fire)

BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE- Kelly Hawks - (Valley Regional Fire Authority)

MEETING INFORMATION

WPFE meets quarterly for business meetings. The location varies to afford departments around the state the ability to attend. The Annual Business Meeting is for the purpose of installing officers newly elected.  Currently, meetings are scheduled each year in March, May during the Washington State Chiefs conference, August, and October during the Fire Prevention Institute hosted by WASFM, unless otherwise noted.

Anyone may attend a general WPFE meeting, even if they are not a member.  We encourage everyone to join us and share their ideas with other public educators!

We are always looking for motivated educators and PIO's to share their ideas with others around the state.  Currently we are working with the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office to provide Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 with IFSAC certificate on each side of the state every other year. This years class is being hosted by The Spokane Fire Department March 31-April 3. The cost is $300 Contact Jamie McIntyre at SFD.  jmcintyre@spokanefire.org 

Impact Teen Drivers program is being offered in Kent coming up March 10 at 930 AM - 130 PM Register at info@impactteendrivers.org

If you have questions about the WPFE or CRR programs please feel free to contact me.  

Ben Shearer

shearerb@pasco-wa.gov

Recent PFE News

Fire Chief

Posted: May 24, 2021
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The Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) Fire Department

Snohomish County Airport is seeking to hire an Airport Fire Chief. Job posting will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be 6/1/21.
 Paine Field Airport Snohomish County offers outstanding benefits and competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference to the citizens we provide services to. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County. Visit our New Employee Benefits Summary for more information about employee benefits. 

BASIC FUNCTION 
To plan, develop and implement Fire and Security Programs at Snohomish County Airport, to provide leadership and management for the Fire/Security Department, to ensure the operation of an effective incident response capability, and to support Airport community and tenant relations programs. 

 

JOB DUTIES: 

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

1. Directs and is responsible for all fire and security programs. 

2. Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises all phases of Airport public safety work including fire inspections, fire prevention, fire fighting, security patrols , security response, emergency medical services, hazard control and disaster preparedness; assists in determining work priorities and prepares work schedules; coordinates operations with other county units and departments as required. 

3. Plans, schedules, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate employees using quality management techniques and philosophy; recommends various personnel actions to superiors as necessary, including hiring, development, discipline, transfer and promotion of subordinates; supports county diversity and personnel programs; participates in labor negotiations. 

4. Responds to fire and aircraft disaster alarms; commands or delegates command of emergency operations; deploys personnel and equipment as needed; is on call 24 hours a day when in the local area. 

5. Attends public, governmental, and professional meetings as a representative of the airport and the county. 

6. Enforces airport, county, state, federal (FAA) rules and regulations; develops recommends and implements rules and regulations changes; ensures all staff members are properly trained to comply with programs covering hazardous materials and safety. 

7. Maintains liaison with other fire departments and law enforcement agencies; participates in regional programs; requests backup as necessary. 

8. Develops for submission: the annual fire/security department budget; capital improvement program; strategic plans, department plans, goals and objectives; training strategies and plans; directs and monitors program and budget execution, recommends and takes action when appropriate. 

9. Supports Paine Field Intern and management program with training relative to fire/security programs. 

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES 

1. Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports. 

2. May perform related duties as required. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

A two-year college degree in Fire Science and additional college level courses in management and public administration or business; AND, five (5) years experience as a full time fire service officer and relevant experience in fire service training/instruction; OR, any equivalent combination of training and /or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

 Experience in airport crash/fire/rescue, airfield operations, and/or security is preferred. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment. A combination license endorsement may be required for employment. Candidates for employment may be required to pass a post offer physical examination.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge of: fire fighting and security apparatus, equipment, procedures and techniques incident command system FAR Part 139 certification aircraft rescue and fire fighting requirements current emergency medical response practices and techniques occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations current technology in fire, security, and office environments, including computer applications labor relations and negotiations 

 Ability to: motivate personnel and develop team spirit and positive atmosphere communicate effectively and convincingly verbally and in writing develop and implement a vision, strategies, and goals plan, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate level employees read, understand and enforce safety rules and regulations recognize, identify, and correct conditions which are hazardous to public safety establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, subordinates, co workers and the general public critically analyze situations quickly and objectively utilizing good judgment cope with stressful or emergency situations calmly and effectively read, interpret and apply work related ordinances, codes, standards and regulations utilize word processing and spreadsheet computer programs 

SUPERVISION 

 The employee reports to and receives general direction from an Airport Deputy Direcctor. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

 The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites.

 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AThttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohomish

 

 

 

 

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