It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Deputy Fire Marshal Phil O. Ferrell, IAFF 7th District Local 31 - Tacoma, Washington. Brother Ferrell, 72, passed away on April 13, 2024 after succumbing to occupational cancer. A funeral will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church, 10508 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98498; phone: (253) 582-1028. Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the local and the family can be sent to IAFF Local 31, 1109 S. 50th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408-3613.

It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Fire Inspector Paul R. Gray, IAFF 6th District Local 2217 – Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Brother Gray, 61, passed away on April 18, 2024 after succumbing to occupational cancer. Funeral Services are pending and will be posted on the IAFF website when they become available. Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the local and the family can be sent to IAFF Local 2217, 89 Tamarack Dr, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4Y7.