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Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

Promotional flyer for a King County Recruitment Workshop focused on Diversity, featuring event details, a QR code, and images of firefighters at work and engaging at a booth.

King County Diversity and Recruitment Workshop

Fire departments across King County are seeking future firefighters and are expanding their recruitment efforts to provide applicants with valuable information on navigating the hiring process. Mentors from the profession will also be available to…

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A woman with long brown hair and glasses, an intern with the VRFA CARES Team, stands in front of a red vehicle, wearing a gray pullover with an embroidered fire department emblem.

University of Washington Master of Social Work Student Joins VRFA CARES Team

Join us in welcoming Emily Robinson to the VRFA CARES Team! Emily is a second-year Master of Social Work student at UW Tacoma. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Washington, Seattle. Emily's journey…

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Two emergency responders wheel a stretcher toward an ambulance. An infographic highlights September Call Volume: 1,305 calls—84% EMS, 13% fire, 3% other—averaging 42.1 emergency calls per day.

September Call Volume

In September, we responded to 1,305 calls for service, an average of 42.1 emergency calls each day. Emergency medical aid calls continue to account for the majority of calls at 84%

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One year later, a happy reunion takes place as two adults and two children pose in front of a red fire truck inside a fire station. One adult is in uniform, while one child proudly holds a toy fire helmet.

A Happy Reunion One Year Later!

One year ago, Engine 338 and Aid 331 responded to an unforgettable call along Highway 167. A mother en route to the hospital found herself welcoming her baby boy sooner than expected. Our crews were happy to assist and welcome him safely into the…

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Save the Date! Scout Night at the Fire Station

VRFA is excited to once again be hosting Scout Night at the Fire Station. Please join us on Wednesday, October 29th from 5:30 -8:30 PM at Station 33 in Lakeland Hills (500 182nd Ave E, Auburn, WA) The events are open to all scouting/adventure groups…

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Celebrating Captain Reed Astley’s Career and Retirement

Join us in celebrating Captain Reed Astley as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement from the Valley Regional Fire Authority! Reed started his journey with the legacy Auburn Fire Department (now VRFA) in 2004 and rose to the rank of Captain in…

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