Firefighter Kingdom

Today we have a treat with a special guest and fellow professional fire fighter Dennis Lawson from Washington State. Dennis is the president of the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) and also a 33 year veteran of the fire service who has served in multiple roles over the years and brings tons of knowledge.

Dennis goes over some of the early COVID-19 reactions from Washington State who was hit hard early on, had some of the first U.S. deaths from the coronavirus, and had several fire fighters test positive. He goes over many topics from the public safety and view from a fire fighters perspective. And discusses some of what to look for going forward.

Show Notes

Welcome to Episode 5 of FireFighter Kingdom

Our Guest

Dennis Lawson has served as a professional fire fighter for 33 years. Currently a battalion chief in Central Pierce Fire and Rescue just outside the city of Tacoma. A 2nd generation firefighter, whose dad worked for Tacoma Fire Local 31. And brother is down south in Vancouver, Washington.

Dennis is married with a couple of kids and really enjoys the fire service a great deal. Dennis has spent most of his fire service life as part of the Local 726. And started serving on the executive board right after probation, going on 33 years. Has held many different positions concurrently. State Council president, that represents right around 8,500 firefighters in the state of Washington, 127 locals.

Topics Covered

  • COVID-19 in February & March 2020
  • First COVID death in nursing home
  • Early quarantine and isolation
  • Kirkland Washington impact
  • Fire fighters testing positive
  • State and local agencies communication
  • Impact to local taxes & fire departments
  • Washington DC interaction and NM & WA state governors
  • IFF & State communications
  • PPE availability and use
  • Call volume for emergencies

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