About Us

The New Valley Regional Fire Authority

The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) was officially established on January 1, 2007. The VRFA joins the existing resources from the Auburn and Pacific Fire Departments to provide fire services to the communities of Algona, Auburn and Pacific. With the possible addition of the Lea Hill and West Hill annexed areas, the Valley Regional Fire Authority will provide modern, progressive and professional services to approximately 70,000 citizens residing throughout the 34 square miles of Algona, Auburn and Pacific. The Valley Regional Fire Authority is comprised of 87 full time staff. It is expected that the VRFA will respond to over 10,500, 9-1-1 incidents yearly. The Valley Regional Fire Authority provides the following high quality fire, rescue and EMS services:

• Fire Protection and Suppression
• Emergency Medical Aid
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Specialized Technical Rescue Services
• Fire and Life Safety Inspections
• Public Fire Safety and Prevention Education
• Fire Investigation Services
• Community CPR and First Aid Training
• Construction Fire Code Plan Review
• Community Relations and Events
• Disaster Preparedness and Education

Funding for the VRFA

Funding for the Valley Regional Fire Authority, as approved by the voters, will come from two sources: property taxes and a fire benefit service charge. Property taxes will be collected at a rate of $1 per $1,000 of assessed value on all taxable properties within the boundaries of the VRFA. In 2007, the assessed value of these properties is projected to be $7,258,283,571. The second portion of the funding, a fire benefit service charge, is charged on individual properties based on the square footage, occupancy type and required fire protection resources of each structure in the VRFA service area.