Code 4 Northwest

We are very pleased to announce that Deputy Chief Andy McCurdy has joined the board of directors for Code 4 Northwest. Andy brings a career long pattern of professionalism, peer support leadership, and relevant training experience. Andy is currently the deputy chief for Sumner Police Department, and a regional leader in peer support efforts. He comes from a long line of law enforcement professionals and was a tenured chief with King County Sheriff's Office before joining Sumner. Stay tuned for more information on how Andy will be contributing, but for now we are extremely grateful. Welcome Andy!

If you are near Wenatchee this Saturday, check out this event. Operation Catching Freedom organizes fishing events for veterans and first responders as a way to help them process the trauma they are exposed to. Worthy mission and a great cause.

We have moved our OCF "Annual Fundraiser to the Circle 5 Winery (Martin-Scott winery) Bring the family out to enjoy the music from The Black Market Blues Band, Whisky Trail and some delicious R Shack BBQ

Please consider contributing to this awesome group. I thought police work was hard...these folks do incredible rescue work on a volunteer basis. Many lives would be lost without their efforts.

Here's a sensitive but seemingly very relevant subject by someone who is willing to share their lived experience and perspective. Thank you Chris G for sharing. would love to hear any perspectives on this subject.
https://youtu.be/IRgls5A0450?si=go9Ud_uyCMlWZlcd

We are kicking things off to show our support of First Responder Wellness Week (March 25 – 29, 2024). Wellness is the act of healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes - - so that instead of just surviving, you are thriving.

Wellness is an active process. It is a conscious, self-directed, and continuous process. As you think about your life, you can use the 8 Dimensions of Wheel for a self-inventory. Are there areas where you are thriving, while other areas are not getting your attention? An ‘unbalanced life’ is like driving on a flat tire. It may not take you where you want to go.

Share your comments about what you are doing to keep your “wellness balanced”.

This intensely tragic incident leaves so many of us with feelings of extreme sadness, grief, disbelief and anger. We will wrap our arms around trooper Gadd’s family, friends, and peers and offer our support in any way that is helpful. Rest easy young man, your life matters.

Our Washington State Patrol trooper tragically lost in the line of duty this morning has been identified as Trooper Christopher M. Gadd, a 27-year-old dedicated father, husband, son, brother, and friend. His name was announced during a 1:30 p.m. press conference held in Marysville, which can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/live/-ZRiKbr8acs

Trooper Gadd was killed early this morning after being struck by a motorist on southbound Interstate 5 near 136th Street North in Marysville. He served two-and-a-half years with the WSP.

Trooper Gadd, 27, is survived by his wife, Cammryn, daughter Kaelyn, father WSP Trooper David Gadd, mother Gillian, sister, Jacqueline who currently serves as a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety, and many other family members, friends and colleagues.

Trooper Gadd is the 33rd member of the WSP to die in the line of duty in the agency’s 103 years of service to this state.

Trooper Gadd was born on Sept. 28, 1996, in Pasco, Wash. He graduated from Kentlake High School in Kent, Wash., before attending Green River College and Tacoma Community College, earning his Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) certification. Trooper Gadd married his wife Cammryn in 2020. The couple welcomed their daughter, Kaelyn, two years later.

This promising young man began working for the WSP on Sept. 16, 2021, as a trooper cadet assigned to Grandview. He joined the 116th Trooper Basic Training Class (TBTC) on April 18, 2022. He successfully graduated later that year on Nov. 16 and was assigned to serve in Marysville.

While at the academy, Trooper Gadd received the Top Academic Award that recognizes the outstanding efforts of the cadet who attains the highest grade point average compiled in the more than 30 exams necessary for graduation.

“Chris’s passing is a devastating loss to his family – a family who knows all too well the risks of public service but still has offered that service with unquestioned valor and now, unfathomable sacrifice,” said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. “I can tell you that across the entire Washington State Patrol, every head is bowed, every knee is bent, and every heart is broken as we mourn this loss. To honor Chris, even in sorrow, we will go on. We will continue to serve. Because he did, we must.”

The WSP appreciates both the media and public’s honoring of the family’s privacy at this time. After consultation with the family, the WSP will make information available in the days to come on service and memorial planning.

We will never forget Trooper Christopher M. Gadd #927

Check this podcast out. They really get to the core of some of the issues that first responders encounter. The overarching focus of any care giving entity should always be to recognize issues, then effectively heal the person. Dr Odom has dedicated his career to doing just that.

Ep 69: A proactive approach to Mental Wellness with Dr. Stephen Odom and Retired Sgt Jeff McGreevy Marcus sits down with Retired Sergeant Jeff McGreevy and the founder of First Responder Wellness, Dr. Stephen Odom. Dr. Odom and Jeff discuss their experiences serving the 1st responder community, what works with peer support programs, and a few things some organizations are doing wrong. Dr. Odom do...

https://gofund.me/fb05b1d3

Help support Trooper Seaburg & Family, organized by Trisha Brock On Friday February 16th, 2024, Trooper Ray Seaburg, a 21 year veteran of the Washin… Trisha Brock needs your support for Help support Trooper Seaburg & Family

Heal well Trooper.

Just a reminder : for those first responders involved directly and indirectly with the incident last night with the Trooper, there is help Code 4 Northwest

Here’s some info on an upcoming peer support training in the Pierce County area.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/iMQ9cbTGVaLcKTqW/?mibextid=WC7FNe

We hope that more can be done to recognize one of the most prevalent silent killers of our first responder; heart attacks and cardiac health. Years of stress can have consequences. Please pay attention to your health and get checked often. We dont need more tragedy amongst our ranks.

Late Pierce County deputy denied spot on Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial despite national recognition The names of 341 people who gave their lives serving and protecting people in their community since 1854 are listed, but Karen Shuey says one name is missing.

I met my friend and Marine Corps Vet for breakfast this morning, with full intention to buy his meal in honor of the Marine Corps birthday and Veterans Day. We were very pleasantly surprised to have the folks from Excel Real Estate Experts greet us while we ate and buy both of our meals. One of the agent's husband is a police officer, and I knew another of the agents when she was a young kid. Super nice of them! And proof that there are wonderful people out there who appreciate the service of our veterans and first responders.
Thank you Excel Real Estate Experts of Maple Valley! Youre just the kind of business that we want to associate with. Your dedication to service is much appreciated!

Extremely sad news out of LASD. There are resources available including our hotline and pre-vetted services. Please reach out if you need some support.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/four-los-angeles-sheriffs-officials-found-dead-apparent-suicides?fbclid=IwAR2W7sJ2JfDS64bjwuiEY6Am1hDl_0MViBYm0PrUtqI7H65VC_pexBIGFHM

Four Los Angeles sheriff's officials found dead in apparent suicides Four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employees, including current and former staff, were found dead earlier this week in apparent suicides, its chief said.

Here is some free awesome training in the Spokane area. Check it out.

Frontline Coffee Co. Frontline Coffee Co. is a Roaster located in the PNW dedicated to bring you a quality product while

Frontline coffee is a huge code 4 supporter. Please consider supporting a company that has a big heart for us first responders.

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Our world has some genuinely caring people who step up to support first responders. Frontline Coffee Co. owners are a solid example of relentless supporters, and they produce some awesome coffee! Please support our supporters- buy some of their coffee!!!

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Here’s another great golf event, by a great business, in support of Code 4 NW. We are extremely grateful for Greg Raines and Frontline Coffee Co. For their relentless support of our first responders. Come join us for a great day of golf and fellowship.

The Frontline Golf tournament is getting closer! Join us September 30th at the Valley Golf Club in Tumwater WA to play some incredible golf while we raise funds for the amazing organization, Code 4 Northwest.

Sign up at our website! We are also still accepting sponsors so if you’re interested in partnering with us please reach out!

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Super grateful for the Tacoma Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 31 Jimmy Cason memorial golf tournament today. They are dedicating proceeds to Code 4 NW! Really awesome folks showed up for some golf and fun. Thank you from the bottom of our full hearts! We are grateful for every one of you.
We are here for every first responder and their family members to help navigate the rigors of the job and life, and could not do the work we do without generous donors and events like this one.
Thank you!