The following is a list of WFCA committees and other WFCA appointments outlining the function and current membership of each.
BUDGET: Standing committee responsible for outlining and detailing the financial needs of the association on an annual basis (with regular review) and presenting at the October and/or December Board meeting(s) a budget proposal for the following year.
BYLAWS & RESOLUTIONS: Standing committee which receives all recommendations from the membership that are sent to the WFCA office; processes member resolutions for the annual meeting. Reports to the Board and membership annually.
CONFERENCE STEERING (also known as Conference Host Committee): Committee that represents the local area for the annual conference; responsible for securing some speakers and presenters.
EDUCATION: Committee that researches membership needs of continuing education programs and makes recommendations to the Board; responsible for recommending curriculum for both the Saturday Seminar Series and the conference education program.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/TRAUMA CARE STEERING: A Governor-appointed committee that reviews the requirements for pre-hospital emergency and ambulance services throughout the state and the proposed administrative rules relating to emergency medical services; reviews regional emergency management plans and recommends changes; and advises on rules regarding poison information centers.
ENHANCED 911 ADVISORY: The Statewide Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee was established by the Legislature in 1991. It specifically gives advice and provides assistance to the state enhanced 911 coordinator who has rule making authority. It allows the various factions (counties, 911 centers, telephone carriers, regulatory agencies, fire, law enforcement, and the public) to collaborate to assure the most effective E-911 service is provided statewide.
EXECUTIVE: This committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the WFCA. Specific responsibilities are outlined in Section II of the Policies as Established by the Board of Directors and Article 7 of the WFCA Constitution and Bylaws.
FIRE PROTECTION POLICY BOARD: Created in statute, the WFCA holds one of several Governor-appointed positions on this Board. In addition to setting policy on fire protection matters, the Policy Board advises and assists the Chief of the State Patrol and the Director of Fire Protection on all fire protection matters and in developing a budget.
FIRE SERVICE LEADERSHIP FORUM: A subcommittee of the Fire Protection Policy Board, the Forum consists of several statewide organizations whose purpose is to discuss fire service issues and work together on common goals.
FIREFIGHTER TECHNICAL REVIEW ADVISORY (L & I): Created in statute, the WFCA holds two of several positions on this committee which are appointed by the Director of the Department of Labor & Industries. The committee provides technical assistance to L&I when an inspection or investigation of an emergency response situation reveals potential violations of firefighter safety or health standards.
HEALTH CARE (also know as IRSRA): Appointed by the WFCA Board, the primary functions of the Health Care Committee are management, investment and security of the reserve funds generated by the WFCA from the statewide health care contract for fire districts. Currently, the Health Care Committee also serves as the Insurance Committee, whose task is to pursue and investigate various insurance matters pertinent to the operation of the WFCA and fire district programs and report findings to the Board.
HEALTH SAFETY ADVISOR:
LEGISLATIVE: Committee that reviews the legislative needs of the WFCA and its membership and monitors interim proposals. The legislative chair works directly with the executive secretary during session on day-to-day legislative activity. One committee member is appointed from each region of the state.
NOMINATING: Standing committee responsible for presenting nominees for Officer and Board positions to the membership. A WFCA past president serves as chair. In even-numbered years, committee members consist of one appointment each from Regions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9; in odd-numbered years, committee members consist of one appointment each from Regions 2, 4, 6 and 8.
The 2008 Committee has yet to be appointed.
PARLIAMENTARIAN: Individual appointed to advise the chair on parliamentary procedure.
PREHOSPITAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY: This is a subcommittee of the Department of Health's EMS & Trauma Steering Advisory Committee which has one WFCA representative. The committee is charged with reviewing prehospital plans.
The majority of committee members are selected by the WFCA President; terms are effective January 1 through December 31 of each year. If you are interested in committee membership, please contact the WFCA office at wfca@wfca.wa.gov.
NVFC Junior Firefighter Applications Due May 15.
Chief Jim Shields (Poulsbo Fire Department) Retirement Celebration.
New website launched for WFCA Health Care Program.
The Chelan Seminar is May 31st!
