I have been a professional firefighter in Washington State for over 2 decades, having served in both Vancouver and Spokane. I’ve spent most of my career in the backseat, focusing on serving the community and supporting my crew. I deeply value the firefighters I work alongside and strive to ensure they have the safety...
I have worked for the Spokane Fire Department since 2001. 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 since 2010. I have been working in the fire service since 2003. I have been a member of Local 29s Executive Board since 2020. I am also Local 29’s Firefighter Cancer Support Network representative and help members with whatever I can...
I was hired on to the Spokane Fire Department March 1st, 1999. I have previously served as a station rep and executive board member. Local 29 has a storied history as both a founding member of the Washington State Council of Firefighters and the International Association of Firefighters. I am deeply honored to serve...
Corey was raised in a union household. He was hired by the SFD in 2012. When he’s not advocating for Local 29 you will likely find him at one of his children’s sports games.
Having had the good fortune of working for, and with, numerous principal officers of L29 early in my career, the Union has been an integral part of my life. Involved for more than 2 decades in a variety of committees, projects, and as a board member since 2018, I take pride in understanding member’s...
I’m Matt Schroeder. I’ve been with Spokane Fire since the fall of 2017 and am currently stationed at 15s in Hillyard. I’m married to my incredible wife, Paisley, and together we have two boys. Along with being a firefighter/paramedic/tech team member, I love being on our Peer Support Team, available to help whoever has...
My name is Shawn Garrett. I have been with the department for 6 years and just recently joined the Peer team. I am currently on E14 on D shift. I was born and raised in Port Orchard on the west side and moved here in 2004. I thought it was a neat idea to...
I’m Ben Summers and currently am a PM on Q11, on the B shift. I’ve worked for SFD since 2017 and been a career FF for 13 years. I’m married with a 3-year-old son. I enjoy working on cars, camping, being out at the lake, and sometimes projects that my wife volunteers me for....
