As the year winds down, the WSAFM Board Members are pleased to release the third newsletter to the membership.  As promised to you, the Board will keep the information relevant and a quick read with valuable information.  

Please find the third issue attached and if you have suggestions or would like to provide an article, please contact President Dave Kokot at dkokot@spokanefire.org.

After sending out our inaugural issue of the email newsletter, the Board continues its' goal to create something beneficial readers and the content delivered relevant to the membership and the frequency not overwhelming for your inbox! 

The second issue is attached, and as always, we welcome any feedback you may have.

What is WSAFM? The Washington State Association of Fire Marshals is an organization comprised of seven divisions working on: National Codes, State Codes, Legislative Issues, Professional Development, Communications, Fire Prevention Institute, and Fire Investigation.  Membership in the Washington State Association of Fire Marshals is open to individuals in four categories: Governmental, Associate, Educational and Retired. There are many benefits to membership for individuals in all categories.  

Thanks to suggestions by the members of the Washington State Association of Fire Marshals, we are proud to be issuing the first quarterly email newsletter.  The purpose of this newsletter is to inform the members of the activities that the Board and other members are involved in as well as to provide education and resources to our members.    Why do we need a newsletter? 

Keep up to date with new information  
Receive notification of upcoming code hearings or changes  
Provide a regular notice to members of upcoming activities 

 What is WSAFM? The Washington State Association of Fire Marshals is an organization comprised of seven divisions working on: National Codes, State Codes, Legislative Issues, Professional Development, Communications, Fire Prevention Institute, and Fire Investigation.  Membership in the Washington State Association of Fire Marshals is open to individuals in four categories: Governmental, Associate, Educational and Retired. There are many benefits to membership for individuals in all categories.  

A report is available for the fire at a coffee stand in Everett which resulted in a fatality.  Click the link below to read the L&I report:

http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/FACE/Files/CoffeeBaristaFire.pdf