Washtucna Fire Fighters Association Volunteer Firefighter Program

General Information

Washtucna is located in the southeast section of Adams County, approximately 30 miles south of the county seat of Ritzville, Washington. Washtucna Fire Fighters Association (WFFA) is a volunteer department which provides the following services to the town and outlying regions.

• Full Service Fire Protection
• Fire Prevention
• Hazardous Materials Response (HAZMAT)
• Rescue
• Emergency Medical Services

The WFFA responds to approximately 30 calls annually from one station. The department is made up of the Fire Chief, Secretary, and approximately twenty Volunteer Firefighters.

Program Overview

The WFFA Volunteer Firefighters are equipped to respond at a moments notice to

• Building Fires
• Car Fires
• Vehicle Accidents
• Hazardous Materials Incidents
• Field Fires

The WFFA Volunteer Firefighters are trained to nationally recognized standards in the areas of

• Fire Suppression
• Rescue
• Hazardous Materials
• Apparatus Operations

The WFFA Volunteer Firefighters train once a month at the fire station to stay current on their firefighting skills. The monthly training combines classroom sessions with hands-on practical exercises.

The WFFA Volunteer Firefighters participate in several community parades which promote the department. Volunteer Firefighters also participate in community fire prevention activities including grade school presentations, station tours, and general safety presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be eighteen (18) years of age upon appointment

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Must possess and maintain a Washington State Driver’s License, or capable of obtaining one upon appointment

Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the functions of a firefighter

Here to Serve You at a Moments Notice

photo by John Hunt

For information on the WFFA Volunteer Program contact Fire Chief Brian Dainty

Updated November 5, 2008 @ 10:40 pm