Mason County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2394

11/06/2026

We are lucky that our brother from 864 is in stable condition after such a horrific incident.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Last night, while responding to a medical call, one of our Local 864 Firefighters experienced a potentially life altering event and was shot while rendering aid.

Our members immediately provided treatment and transported the injured member to rendezvous with our partners from King County Paramedics Local 2595 at our fire station. They continued treatment and transported him to Harborview Medical Center. We want to send appreciation to our all who assisted at the scene and to our brothers and sisters with the Renton Police Department, WA for their professionalism.

Staff at Harborview immediately treated him for his injuries and he spent the night under observation in stable condition.

Chief Heitman and the rest of our administration from the Renton Regional Fire Authority, as well as Union representatives and Peer support members met family at Harborview and provided support for family, friends, and coworkers.

We have been in contact with our leadership in the IAFF 7th district and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters who offered assistance if needed. We also received immediate assistance and support from our fellow union members at Seattle Fire Fighters Local 27 who went out of their way to make the situation as comfortable as possible and ensure our immediate needs were met.

This is a difficult time for our membership as this is never an expected scenario. Our member is stable and being cared for at Harborview. Their staff has taken wonderful care of him, his family, and our people. At this time, we ask for respect and privacy for our injured member, their family, and all involved.

Please keep our injured member, the responding crews, and their families in your thoughts and prayers as we wish for a speedy recovery

Our peer support team, and clinicians are attending to our responding crews and membership to ensure their health and safety. We will continue to share updates as reliable information becomes available.

In Solidarity
Chris Krystofiak
Renton Firefighters IAFF Local 864

International Association of Fire Fighters
Tim Hoover - IAFF 7th District

11/03/2026

Please join us tonight at the CMFE commissioners meeting, the community deserves to be kept up to date on what they are doing to fix these issues!

Location: 122 W Franklin St. Shelton WA 98584
Time: Nov. 3rd, 5PM

10/28/2026

A group of our members spent their time off this weekend helping teach the next generation of Firefighters at the state fire academy. Several days of live fire operations is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face!

Our Firefighters are dedicated to being their best not only for the public they serve, but also so they can be the best educators that they can be for the firefighters of the future.

Our next commissioner meeting is:
Tuesday, November 3rd, at 5:00 p.m.
Station 5-8, 122 W. Franklin St., Shelton

10/25/2026

Central Mason Fire currently staffs 7 stations every day with a variety of personnel to include Firefighter/EMT’s, Firefighter/Paramedics, and promoted officers that are essential to daily and emergency operations.

Which stations are you prepared to lose? The union will continue to work to preserve as many line staff as possible on duty daily so that we can effectively answer your emergency calls.

The next commissioners meeting will be:
November 3rd at 5PM
Location: 122 W Franklin street, Shelton WA 98584

10/23/2026

Catch up on what happened at Tuesday’s Central Mason Fire & EMS Commissioner meeting!
Grab a copy of this week’s Mason County Journal for the full story.
Mark your calendars — the next Board of Commissioners meeting is:
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
🕔 5:00 p.m.
📍 Station 5-8
122 W. Franklin St., Shelton, WA 98584
Public comment is welcome. Come listen, ask questions, and help us fight for public safety!

10/21/2026

Thank you, to the public we serve for your participation tonight. Together we can work to ensure that you have an adequately staffed fire department that will be ready to respond in your time of need. Together we will seek the transparency and accountability you deserve.

The next commissioners meeting will be November 3rd at 5PM
Location: 122 W Franklin St. Shelton, WA 98584

10/20/2026

FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS GONE?
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOUR SAFETY?

Central Mason Fire & EMS is facing potential layoffs that could eliminate a significant portion of its frontline firefighters.

These cuts will impact emergency response throughout Mason County and Shelton.
Our communities deserves answers.
* How will the department ensure no emergency response times increase?
* Will fewer fire engines and ambulances be available?
* What alternatives have been considered to protect your emergency services?

📢 WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE ATTEND THE NEXT FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING.
📅 Tuesday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m.
📍 Station 5-8, 122 W. Franklin St., Shelton

Your safety. Your fire and emergency medical services. Your voice.
Show up, ask questions, and help ensure the future of emergency services remains a community priority.

Please share this with your friends and neighbors.

10/20/2026

Please join YOUR Mason County Professional Firefighters tomorrow and stand with us at the board of commissioners meeting as we fight for public safety!

Tomorrow, October 20th 2026 at 5pm
Station 58 122 W Franklin St, Shelton

10/19/2026

To the residents that we serve,

We are incredibly grateful for your show of support this last week. We will continue to work tirelessly in the coming days to mitigate the impacts of these proposed lay-offs and to preserve frontline firefighters. Together we can work to ensure that you have an emergency response system prepared to answer the call on your worst day.

The next CMFE Board of Commissioners meeting is:
October 20th
Location: 122 W Franklin St. Shelton WA 98584

Thank you,
Jacob Schreiber
President IAFF Local 2394