VRFA BLOG
Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.
The Valley Regional Fire Authority Announces the Retirement of Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Harrington
The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) proudly announces the retirement of Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Harrington, who has dedicated over two decades of exemplary service to our community since joining the legacy Auburn Fire Department on January 3,…
Celebrating a Dedicated Career: Retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Rick Olson
As we reflect on the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Rick Olson, we feel a mix of emotions and gratitude for his years of dedicated service and sadness at losing a remarkable leader. Chief Olson has been an integral part of our community and the…
King County Fire Marshal’s Issue Stage 1 (Restrictions) Burn Ban
KING COUNTY, Wash. – Effective Monday, June 30, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., the King County Fire Chief’s Association, King County Fire Marshals Association, and the King County Fire Marshal are implementing a Stage 1 Burn Ban. In response to the increased…
Free Home Wildfire Assessments
The VRFA is now offering free Home Wildfire Assessments. Simply request an assessment through our Make A Request feature on the website, or by phone. In approximately one hour, VRFA staff will evaluate the potential for wildfire conditions in your…
VRFA to enhance encryption to radios in early 2026 to protect the public’s sensitive and private health information.
Valley Regional Fire Authority will keep main dispatch channels open, but will enhance encryption on radio channels used for tactical communications and sharing sensitive and private health information Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) will…
VRFA Special Meeting Civil Service Agenda – June 5th
VRFA Civil Service Agenda Special Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96641096909 Meeting ID: 966 4109 6909
Upcoming events
The Official Newsletter of the Valley Regional Fire Authority
Spring 2025
Fall 2024
Summer 2024
Winter 2024
Fall 2023
Summer 2023
Winter 2023
Fall 2022
Summer 2022
Winter 2022
Fall 2021
Summer 2021
Winter 2021
Fall 2020
Summer 2020
FIRE WATCH NEWSLETTER
Winter 2020
Fall 2019
Summer 2019
Winter 2019
Sign up for our newsletter
Get the latest articles, events, and updates delivered directly to your inbox.