Fire Chief Swearingen Retires after a 37-year career
Confident that he is leaving the VRFA in a good place and poised in the right direction, Fire Chief Brent Swearingen has decided to retire. “I believe we have set a clear direction and succession…
Residents rescued from windows, roof of three-alarm Max House Apartment fire in Auburn
Approximately 30 residents from fifteen apartment units are displaced after a fire severely damaged their homes in the early morning hours of July 24. Seven businesses also sustained damage and are…
VRFA Battalion Chief Mack Accepts Position at East Pierce
After 29 years and a long list of accomplishments, Battalion Chief Bill Mack is resigning from the Valley Regional Fire Authority to accept a position as a Deputy Chief for East Pierce Fire and…
VRFA welcomes four new firefighters
Congratulations to our newest firefighters Bryan Poland, Zachary White, Joseph Parrish, and Greg Bortel! The four graduated from the South King County Fire Training Consortium Academy on June 11 and…
Wildland Urban Interface Home Project – Week 7
We’ve made it to week seven of our Wildland Urban Interface Home Project of the Week Campaign. Last week you worked on an emergency plan. Now it’s time to “Be Ready to Act.” Your “Go Bag” is packed,…
Wildland Urban Interface Home Project – Week 6
It's the sixth week of our Wildland Urban Interface Home Project of the Week Campaign. Now that the outside of your home is ready, it's time to put an emergency plan together should you need to…
NEW Regional Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Program
CALLING ALL FOOD TRUCKS! WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS! On June 1, we introduced a NEW Regional Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Fire Inspection Program. This program intends to standardize fire…
Wildland Urban Interface Home Project – Week 5
It is week 5 of our Wildland Urban Interface Home Project of the Week campaign. Week 5 Project: By now, you have probably had to cut your lawn at least once, if not more. As the weather gets warmer…