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 onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do 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.

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Ep. 11 Quarantine Edition

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 (limited to 15 students max). Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do 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.

Ep. 10 who's who in the Governors office. Events. Executive Leadership Series can you cut it?

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 Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib: www.cyrushabib.comSenator Kevin Van De Wege: sdc.wastateleg.org/vandewegeCheck out 2019 WSCFF legislative priorities at:www.wscff.org Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do 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.

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 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 onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do 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.

Ep.8 PTSI and Behavioral Health in the fire service

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 onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaff_7th_districtDo 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.

Ep.7 Lisa Brown Election Special

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 onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do 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.

Ep.6 Alaska. Land of understaffing, and inadequate retirement systems.

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 onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do 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.

Ep.5 Janus V AFSCME. Line in the sand.

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 onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do 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.

Ep. 4 Executive Leadership Series Part 1

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.

Ep.3 Legislative Session

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.

Ep.2 Leadership Roundup

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.

Ep.1 Quarterly Report

Quarterly news and conversation from the International Association of Fire Fighters "Magnificent" 7th District, representing the 11,600 Firefighters and Paramedics of Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

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