Meet Newly Promoted Battalion Chief Guy Smith
Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Guy Smith, who was promoted to Battalion Chief on July 1st. Smith began his career with the VRFA in 2008. Throughout his career, Smith has been deeply…
Tim Day Named Valley Regional Fire Authority’s Next Fire Chief
On July 1st, Deputy Chief Tim Day will begin a new chapter with the Valley Regional Fire Authority. Day was appointed Fire Chief by the VRFA’s Board of Governance in April after Chief Brad Thompson…
Valley Regional Fire Authority Announces Retirement of Fire Chief Brad Thompson
The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) announces the retirement of Fire Chief Brad Thompson, whose remarkable career in public service spans over 27 years of dedicated service to the Algona,…
Battalion Chief Gary Barker Retires with 34 Years of Service
After more than three decades of service, we celebrate the retirement of Battalion Chief Gary Barker. Barker began his career with the legacy Auburn Fire Department, now VRFA, on October 1, 1992.…
King County Fire Training Consortium Conducting Live Fire Training May 20 and 21
The King County Fire Training Consortium will be conducting live-fire training near 29th Street NW & B St NW today (May 20) and tomorrow (May 21) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please do not call 9-1-1 if…
Valley Regional Fire Authority Mourns the Passing of Founding Administrator Eric Robertson
The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) is deeply saddened to share the passing of Eric Robertson, who served as the agency’s founding Administrator and was instrumental in establishing the VRFA as…
Celebrating the Mack Award: Honoring Excellence and Camaraderie at VRFA
Each year, the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) proudly presents the Mack Award to one outstanding member, uniformed or non-uniformed, at each station. This special recognition celebrates the…
Two receive the VRFA’s 2025 Professional Excellence Award
The VRFA Professional Excellence Award honors individuals who make a lasting impact through outstanding support, innovation, and commitment behind the scenes. Whether they are advancing our business…
Captain Aaron Martin Named VRFA’s 2025 Fire Officer of the Year
The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) is proud to announce Captain Aaron Martin as the 2025 Fire Officer of the Year, a recognition that honors his unwavering dedication, leadership, and selfless…
Jim Franklin named VRFA’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year
We are proud to recognize Jim Franklin as the VRFA 2025 Firefighter of the Year. This award honors a firefighter who exemplifies excellence and teamwork. Jim’s skill and discipline foster trust,…