04/02/2026
This week we are proud to recognize Brother Dean Shelton, a proud active dues-paying member of IAFF Local 3219, who is representing our Local at the STRIVE Convention in Las Vegas—not just as an attendee, but as an instructor helping educate and mentor union leaders from across the country.
Dean’s commitment to the labor movement and the fire service spans decades. He has served Local 3219 as both President and Secretary/Treasurer, currently serves as Vice President and 8th District Representative for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, and has spent years fighting for firefighters at the local, state, and national levels.
Dean has been a tireless advocate for firefighter health and safety, collective bargaining rights, political action, and labor solidarity. He has worked alongside unions across Washington, lobbied for legislation protecting firefighters, and strengthened relationships throughout the IAFF’s 7th District. In recognition of his dedication, Dean was honored by the IAFF for his outstanding leadership and service.
From serving as a Marysville captain and paramedic, to leading Local 3219, to teaching the next generation of union leaders at STRIVE, Dean continues to show what it means to live the values of our union every day.
Thank you, Brother Shelton, for representing Local 3219 with pride and for your continued service to our members and our profession. WSCFF