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About IAFF 7th District
Monthly podcast and videocast from the International Association of Fire Fighters "Magnificent" 7th District, representing over 15,000 Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. We dive into the current events, and challenging topics that impact IAFF Union Firefighters all over the United States and Canada.
- Publisher
- Reece Williams, Ricky Walsh
- Category
- news · news · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 17 Oct 2017
- Latest episode
- 27 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
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27 Sept 2026
Ep. 17 Fireman's Prayer & IAFF HAZMAT and grant opportunities
(00:00:00) Ep. 17 Fireman's Prayer & IAFF HAZMAT and grant opportunities (00:00:59) Charles-Henri Avelange French Composer discusses his composition of the Firemans Prayer Orchestra. (00:30:19) Dr. Joshua Smith, IAFF AGP discusses IAFF Training and Grant programs such as the IAFF HAZMAT program. Welcome to Episode 17 of the IAFF 7th Distirict Podcast. Thanks for sticking with us, as we bring you new episodes. Join us for Episdode 17 as Reece and Ricky are joined by Charles-Henri Avelange, the world-renowned French Composer that is brining the story of Firefighters to the Orchestra, through compsing “The Fireman’s Prayer”. Charles-Henri shares his stroy of coming up a composer in France before moving to the United States and becoming involved with the Fire Service through a chance encounter. For the second half we are joined by Dr. Joshua Smith, Assistant to the General President for Training, Educaiton, and Grants Administration. Josh in a weath of knowlede and provides us important information on training programs such has HAZMAT and confined space that the IAFF can provide to to your department and members. We share our show links and agenda ahead of time via IAFF 7th District email. Join the conversation and log on for our next show. THANK YOU to Charles-Henri Avelange, and Dr. Joshua Smith for joining us on the pod and sharing their experiences and knowledge with us. You can find more about Charles-Henri Avelange and his work as a composer at https://www.charleshenriavelange.com (https://www.charleshenriavelange.com/) Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets. Videocast available on our Meta platforms, and coming soon to Youtube. Find us at Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have issues you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line on social media today
30 May 2026
Ep. 16 Female Issues in the Fire Service Part 1
(00:00:00) Ep. 16 Female Issues in the Fire Service Part 1 (00:05:40) Discussion on issues with Female bunker gear (PPE), wildland gear, and station uniform standards (00:34:39) Common Female reproductive health issues in the Fire Service. Pregnancy, light duty, return to work, lactation, etc. (00:53:45) Closing Comments Welcome to Episode 16 of the IAFF 7th Distirict Podcast. Thanks for sticking with us, as we continue to roll out our re-launch! Join us for Episdode 16 as Reece and Ricky are joined by several members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Female Health and Safety Committee for an in depth conversation surrounding common issues that Females face is the modern Fire Service. Are you an Executive Board member, Service Representative, or a Local member interested in being infomed? This is a great episode for you to get up to date on the issues our Sisters in this Union experience. We share our show links and agenda ahead of time via IAFF 7th District email. Join the conversation and log on for our next show. A HUGE THANK YOU to Dani Landholm, Skye Downes, Anna Melillo, Corey Condren, and Nicole Fazio from the Female Health and Safety Committee for spending some time with and providing a wealth of knowledge on these issues. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets. Videocast available on our Meta platforms, and coming soon to Youtube. Find us at Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have issues you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line on social media today
25 Mar 2026
Ep. 15 Welcome Back, The Save Act, and IAFF updates
(00:00:00) Welcome back, Introduction and IAFF Updates (00:13:53) The Save Act, discussion and debate Welcome back to the IAFF 7th District Podcast! After a long hiatus, we are back with a new format. We will be coming to you live, and with a video format streamed on our online platforms. Join us for Episdode 15 as Reece and Ricky dive into The Save Act, voter restriction legislation that is curruenty being debated in the senate that could significantly impact your ability to vote. This is a great introductory eposide for our new format with call in discussion and debate surrounding all sides of the issues regarding “election security” in the United States. We are joined by Curtis Smith from the Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho, Shayne Wescott from the Alaska Professional Fire Fighters, Lara McLean from the Ketchum Idaho Fire Fighters, and Tim Hoover IAFF DFSR and WSCFF District Rep. For future episodes, we plan to share the show link and agenda ahead of time with you, so you have the opportunity to call in to give opinions and debate on our agenda! Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets. Videocast available on our Meta platforms, and coming soon to Youtube. Find us at Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have issues you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line on social media today
19 May 2022
Ep. 14 #NewMembers22 with April Sims (WSLC)
Join us from Kennewick Washington at the 2022 IAFF 7th District New Members Conference as we have the opportunity to sit down with April Sims, Washington State Labor Council Secretary Treasurer to talk about all things labor. New IAFF members from Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana have the opportunity to have a one on one conversations with April, and ask the questions that matter to the next generation of labor leaders. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets. Find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have issues you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line on social media today.
17 Jan 2022
Ep. 13- Vaccine mandates, healthcare, NWFFT plans, MERP
Ep. 13 Vaccine mandates, Healthcare NWFFT and MERP Join us from Orlando Florida during #IAFF #ALTSHR22 as we sit down to discuss vaccine mandates, Healtcare plans like the Northwest Firefighters Trust, and Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan, and what we are doing to move forward after such a difficult year. This is an extremely informative episode and if you dont understand the healthcare opportunities you have through Northwest Firefighters Trust, and the WSCFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan you better sit down and take some notes. The IAFF and the Northwest Firefighters Trust are partnering to take this healthcare plan to a national scale so that all members have the opportunity to obtain affordable healthcare even in to retirement. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets. Find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have issues you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line on social media today.
23 May 2021
Ep. 12 Fire Ops 101
Tune in for a great episode as you join us from Boise Idaho for IAFF 7th District Fire Ops 101. In this episode we are talking about all things Fire Ops. IAFF 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh and DFSR/PFFI Secretary Treasurer Curtis Smith discuss how it benefits our members, the citizens we serve, and the elected officials in our jurisdictions by attending this program. IAFF Service Representative/PR Committee Chair Reece Williams sits down with Idaho Governor Brad Little to talk about his personal experience having attending Fire Ops and how it is a helpful way for lawmakers to better understand the needs of the Fire service by actually spending a day in the life of a Firefighter. Travis Leonard (RIchland Firefighters) and Josh Zimmerly (Boise Firefighters), IAFF members serving as lead incident commanders for Fire Ops 101 discuss what participants experience out on the drill ground. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets. Find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have issues you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line on social media today.
19 Apr 2020
Ep. 11 Quarantine Edition
Join us from Bellingham Washington for episode 11, as we teleconference with IAFF 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh, and IAFF Service Rep.\ 7th District PR Committee Chair Reece Williams for a discussion about COVID19 here in the Magnificent 7th District. We discuss the events, actions, and implementation from the IAFF 7th District in Alaska, Idaho, Washington, and Montana surrounding this Pandemic. Additionally, we dive in to topics such as stimulus checks, what our members can be doing to help others in the community during this difficult time, and what local executive boards and department administrators SHOULD be doing in the best interest of their departments during this event. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line on social media and we will get ahold of you.
11 Oct 2019
Ep. 10 who's who in the Governors office. Events. Executive Leadership Series can you cut it?
Join us in Mount Vernon Washington for episode 10, as we sit down with IAFF 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh, WSCFF Vice President Dean Shelton, and IAFF Service Rep./7th District PR Committee Chair Reece Williams for a wide ranging round table discussion about all things politics, as well as current and upcoming events in the Magnificent 7th District. We Discuss in depth, the upcoming races for Governor in Washington and Montana, as well as the current recall efforts against the Governor of Alaska. Additionally, we discuss upcoming events such as the Partnership Education Program taking place in Boise in October. Finally, Dean and Reece discuss the upcoming second ever Executive Leadership Series program, sharing their experiece and thoughts after having successfully completed the very first ELS class in 2018/19. Do you think you have what it takes to complete the Executive Leadership Series? Sign up starting October 18th at www.iaff7thdistrict.org (http://www.iaff7thdistrict.org) (limited to 15 students max). Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line on social media and we will get ahold of you.
1 Feb 2019
Ep. 9 WSCFF Legislative Session with Governor Jay Inslee, Senator Kevin Van De Wege, and Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib
Join us in Olympia Washington for episode 9 as we kick off the Washington State Council of Firefighters 2019 Kelly Fox Legislative Conference. In this episode we had the opportunity to sit down with the Washington State Council of Firefighters Legislative team, as well as special guests Governor Jay Inslee, Senator Kevin Van De Wege, and Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib to discuss current issues during the 2019 legislative session. Nich Gullickson and Bud Sizemore discuss WSCFF legislative platform issues such as presumptive disease expasion, funding the LEOFF 2 benefit expansion account, and safeguarding members personal information related to PTSD claims. Governor Jay Inslee discusses the importance of Firefighters being invloved in the legislative process, as well as landmark legislation that has been implemented in recent years in Washington State. Senator Kevin Van De Wege talks about his experience working as both a Legislator and Firefighter, and the importance of getting involved. Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib gives an overview of the "three hats" he frequently wears while serving as Lt. Governor. Check out our special guests at: Governor Jay Inslee: www.jayinslee.com (http://www.jayinslee.com) Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib: www.cyrushabib.com (http://www.cyrushabib.com) Senator Kevin Van De Wege: sdc.wastateleg.org/vandewege Check out 2019 WSCFF legislative priorities at: www.wscff.org (http://www.wscff.org) Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line a social media and we will get ahold of you.
12 Dec 2018
Ep.8 PTSI and Behavioral Health in the fire service
Join us in Olympia Washington for episode 8, as we sit down to tackle a difficult topic with special guest, retired Captain Paramedic Kevin Rhone, as he shares his story of dealing with post traumatic stress injury (PSTI) caused by long term traumatic exposures during a 30 year career in the fire service. Kevin talks about his personal journey and education during treatment, as well as signs and symtoms of PTSI that we should all be aware of as Firefighters and Paramedics. PTSI/PTSD and behavioral health resources: Phone: 1-800-273-8256 ( National Suicide Hotline) Phone: (301)-358-0192 (IAFF Center For Excellence) Phone (206)-459-3020 (Safe Call Now) Text: Text the word HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line) Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line a social media and we will get ahold of you.
3 Nov 2018
Ep.7 Lisa Brown Election Special
Join us in Spokane Washington, for an in depth conversation with Lisa Brown, US Congressional District 5 candidate, and former Washington State Senator, for a special episode leading up to the November 6th general election. Lisa talks about her experience in eastern Washington, her legislative priorities, and why she made the decision to run for congress. To read more about Lisa Brown and her campaign on Facebook and Twitter, or find her online at lisabrownforcongress.com and don't forget to make sure your ballot is turned in before November 6th! Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaff_7th_district Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line a social media and we will get ahold of you.
13 Sept 2018
Ep.6 Alaska. Land of understaffing, and inadequate retirement systems.
Welcome back for episode 6. Join us in Fairbanks Alaska as we sit down during the annual IAFF 7th District Caucus for an in depth discussion about the issues of understaffing, failed retirement systems, and significant underfunding that plagues Firefighters all across Alaska. We are joined by Scott Raygor- President, Nick Clark- Vice President, Fairbanks Professional Firefighters, along with Dominic Lozano- Secretary Treasurer, Paul Miranda- South Central District Representative Alaska Professional Firefighters, and Justin Mack- Anchorage Professional Firefighters. In this episode we touch on everything from "home rule" collective bargaining law, to poor representation by elected officials who are not carrying forward the working class values of their constituents in Alaska. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line a social media and we will get ahold of you.
28 Jun 2018
Ep.5 Janus V AFSCME. Line in the sand.
Join us in Kennewick Washington as we sit down during the 79th annual convention of the Washington State Council of Firefighters. Today is Janus V. AFSCME decision day, and a line has been drawn in the sand . Listen in as we have a roundtable discussion with local leaders from east to west, representing large and small local affiliates alike. Tune in to find out what you can do right now to prepare your members, and your local union for this new environment. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line a social media and we will get ahold of you.
13 Apr 2018
Ep. 4 Executive Leadership Series Part 1
Join us in Olympia Washington as we wrap up the first class of the 2018 IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series. In this episode, International Association of Fire Fighters 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh sits down with all 15 participants of the inaugural Executive Leadership Series class. We are joined by Certified Mentor Mediator Donna Hallock to discuss the process of learning professional mediation skills to help the Executive Leadership group to better their skills in interest based communication. Donna Hallock explains the 8 step process of mediation, and how it works as a structured means to resolve confilct. Jeff Wainwright talks about how utilizing mediation skills can help to improve the communication process every day at the bargaining table, as well as in our personal life. Robert Glorioso discusses taking these mediation skills back to Local 106 and how it may help to facilitate communications surrounding difficult issues. Dean Shelton talks about how using advanced communicaiton skills such as mediation can help to find common ground when building relationships within our communities, and solving complex issues. Tim Parker discusses the potential for utilizing mediation skills to break down long held barriers, to move forward on issues in Idaho, as well as facilite solutions to problems that exist among locals. Justin Mack talks abiut using this training to let go of personal differences, bringing all viewpoints to the table, to work with both Republicans and Democrats within the Alaska State Legislature to fix the broken retirement system that negatively impacts public safety in Alaska. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us on Facebook- @IAFF7thDVP Twitter- @7thdistrictIAFF Instagram- @iaffmag7 Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line a social media and we will get ahold of you.
11 Jan 2018
Ep.3 Legislative Session
Join us as we kick off the 2018 legislative session. In this episode, International Association of Fire Fighters 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh along with Legislative Liaisons Michael White, Geoff Simpson, and AJ Johnson from the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters sit down for an in-depth round table discussion about the current political environment in Olympia, and the crucial platform issues being put forth for consideration by our elected representatives. Michael White explains the importance of funding the local public safety enhancement account. Geoff Simpson talks about the need to expand presumptive disease coverage, and the importance of adding post traumatic stress disorder as an eligible occpational illness for the purpose of workers compensation. AJ Johnson highlights the importance of Firefighters and Paramedics getting involved in the legislative process.
10 Nov 2017
Ep.2 Leadership Roundup
Join us in Whitefish Montana during our 7th District caucus for a "Leadership Roundup". In this episode, IAFF 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh and PR committee chair Reece Williams are joined by all four state association Presidents from the International Association of Fire Fighters 7th District to talk about the specific issues that Firefighters and Paramedics should expect to deal with in 2018. Montana State Council of Professional Fire Fighters President Joel Fassbinder talks about the need for presumptive cancer converage for Montana Firefighters. Washington State Council of Firefighters President Dennis Lawson talks about right to work implications for Washington's Firefighters and Paramedics. Alaska Professional Fire Fighters Association President Tom Wescott talks about the impact of reliance on the oil market for Alaska Fire Departments, and the issues with Alaska's defined contribution system. Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho President Tom Lovell talks about the success of Idaho's Fire Fighters in gaining presumptive cancer coverage for their members despite being in a right to work state, and how they have been successful in their Legislature.
17 Oct 2017
Ep.1 Quarterly Report
International Association of Fire Fighters 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh, along with special guest John Stockman sit down to talk about what is going on around the 7th District. In this episode, Ricky and John talk with Reece Williams from the IAFF 7th District PR committee about pensions, political action, organizing opportunities, right to work (for less money), and what members can do to contribute to the IAFF 7th District Benevolent Fund.
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