The FIIRE Program is a safety initiative for employers of professional firefighters. The goal is to reduce incidence of firefighter occupational injuries and illnesses through proactive risk management and implementation of best practices according to RCW 51.04.170. L&I partnered with representatives from the Washington Fire Chiefs (WFC) and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters (WSCFF) to develop the Firefighter Injury and Illness Reduction (FIIRE) Program.
Fire Departments who participate in the FIIRE Program will:
- Receive a 10% discount on their workers’ compensation insurance premiums for risk class 6904;
- Be eligible to apply for grant funding up to $25,000 to:
- Purchase additional equipment and other gear to follow the best practices,
and - Participate in assessments or training related to safety culture or other safety intervention activities.
- Purchase additional equipment and other gear to follow the best practices,
Information for current participants can be found on the FIIRE participant information page.
Eligibility requirements
- Fire departments who purchase workers’ compensation insurance through the State Fund with reported hours in risk class 6904 (salaried firefighters of cities or towns).
- The account is in good standing as outlined in WAC 296-17-31004.
Program participation timeline
- The FIIRE Program year runs from January 1 through December 31 annually, and sign up happens in the fall.
- Receive email notification about the FIIRE program.
Information on how to participate and other requirements can be found on the FIIRE participant information page.
FIIRE Program Participants Map
This interactive FIIRE participants map shows the participating fire departments across Washington State. View contact information for the fire department and read success stories from being a part of the FIIRE Program.
For additional information, please contact us at: FIIRE@lni.wa.gov