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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
2024 Bill Mack Award
The VRFA is proud to announce the 2024 Bill Mack Award winners. These recipients demonstrate camaraderie, respect, kindness, inclusivity, humor, and a positive attitude at work. Station 31 -…
Finance Manager Angie Boyle Awarded Professional Excellence Award
Finance Manager Angie Boyle is the 2024 recipient of the Professional Excellence Award. Angie took on the vital role of project manager for our new financial accounting software deployment to…
VRFA Fire Officer of the Year – Captain Jordan Gustafson
Congratulations to Captain Jordan Gustafson for being named 2024 Fire Officer of the Year! Captain Jordan Gustafson has earned the title of Fire Officer of the Year for his exemplary leadership and…