I’ve been a union firefighter since 2004. I’m currently at Engine 7. When I’m not at work, you can usually find me living the Dad-life with my family enjoying the Inland Northwest.I’m looking forward to serving our Local as an E-Board member.
I began my career with the Spokane Fire Department on March 1, 1999, after leaving a position at Kaiser Aluminum due to a labor dispute. That experience marked the beginning of my journey and education in union work. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving at stations 1, 3, 4, 13, 15,...
Hi I am Josh Simpson. I have been a member of the Spokane Fire Dept. since 2012. I was born and raised in New England and moved to Spokane from Houston Tx. I worked as a firefighter there for about a year before getting hired with the SFD. Since 2012 I have worked with...
My name is Will Baldwin and I have been with Spokane Fire since 2015. I switched from pursuing a career in law enforcement to the fire service following a traumatic family loss in 2011. I joined the PEER team because I consider SFD a family and realize the value of being able to connect...
I have been Local 29’s Treasurer since 2022. I joined the Spokane Fire Department in 2012 and have been fortunate enough to work at many great houses since then. When I’m not crunching numbers or slaying the dragon, I love to play soccer and hockey, and coach youth teams. At home, I’m raising three...
I joined the Spokane Fire Department in 1994 and have been on the Local 29 executive board since 2014. I was born and raised in Spokane and currently work on Ladder 4 on the west end of downtown. I am married with two adult sons, and in my free time, I enjoy camping, fishing,...
I am currently in my 23rd year with the Spokane Fire Department. Spokane is my third professional fire department that I have worked for, and Local 29 is the third IAFF Local I have been a part of. I have also worked for Local 3995 Whitefish Professional Firefighters and Local 1892 Pullman Professional Firefighters.
My name is Mike Walker. I have been with the Spokane Fire Department for 14 years. I have been working in the fire service for 20 years total. I have been a member of Local 29s Executive Board for 4 years and I am the Chair of the Engine Committee. I am also Local...
I am Matt Meeker I work out at the Spokane International Airport Fire Department and have since 2015. I served 8 years prior to that in the United States Air Force. Ive been on the executive board since 2021. I am married with 4 children. My oldest is currently 13 and youngest is 6....
