Resources
Documents
Bid Laws: Updated Bid Law Matrix. Snure Law Office, in conjunction with the Washington State Fire Chiefs Association, the Washington Fire Commissioners Association and the State Auditor’s Office has updated the Fire District/RFA Bid Law Matrix to address cooperative purchasing issues (July, 2024).
Volunteer Compensation: A memorandum outlining the basic legal requirements affecting volunteer firefighter compensation. Updated version of linked document attached. (April, 2024).
Executive Sessions: A basic guide to properly identifying and calling executive sessions during an open public meeting. Updated version of linked document attached (2023).
Social Media Policy: A sample policy for implementing and controlling social media and digital images in the fire service. Updated version of linked document attached (2019).
Medical Record Policies and Procedures: Password protected Word versions of the appendices to Brian Snure’s Medical Records in the Fire Service Handbook, © 2023.
Password may be obtained by purchasing a hard copy or electronic copy of the handbook through the WFCA by clicking here.
The above documents should not be relied on as full and complete explanations of the materials covered. Entities or individuals that intend to take any actions or make any decisions based on the information contained in the documents should obtain legal advice regarding the information contained therein. The authors do not make either express or implied warranties in respect to the accuracy of the information contained in the documents.