Local 29 Executive Board

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 and resources they need.

As President of IAFF Local 29, I advocate for fair treatment, safe working conditions, and the rights of every member.

At home, I’m married to my amazing wife of over a decade and a dad to four kids, including my oldest, who is carrying on the family tradition as a Seattle firefighter. I love spending time outdoors — skiing in the mountains in winter, and water-skiing on the lake in summer with friends and family.

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, and riding my motorcycle.

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 rowdy, incredible boys with my loving wife Sarah.

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. 

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 Local 29.

Bio to come.

I’ve been in the fire service since 2005, starting out as a volunteer in Skagit County, and over the years I’ve served as a Firefighter, EMT, Lieutenant, Driver, Training Officer, and ARFF. I started my professional fire service career at the Boeing Fire Department, and recently lateraled to the Spokane Airport Fire Department. Along the way I’ve picked up training in everything from Hazmat to Wildland Firefighting, taught at the recruit academy, and even pushed myself through the Scott Firefighter Stair Climb a few times. Outside the firehouse I enjoy spending time with family and friends, boating and skiing. But more than anything, I’m proud to be a husband and a dad to two amazing kids, who are my biggest motivation and remind me every day why the work we do matters.

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.

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.

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 concerns and finding solutions

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 29s Firefighter Cancer Support Network representative and help members with whatever I can when they get the news of cancer. I thank you all for the opportunity to represent you!