Early morning fire destroys former Cools Café building in Pacific
Just before 6 a.m. this morning, VRFA firefighters responded to an initial report of a trash can fire near the 4500 block of A Street SE in Pacific, site of the former Cools Café. Upon arrival…
Firefighter Lars Mickelson retires
After a long career as a Firefighter/EMT and Technical Rescue Specialist, Lars Mickelson is retiring from the Valley Regional Fire Authority. His career in the fire service spans twenty years,…
Lea Hill Brush Fire Continues to Smolder
On Monday, November 16th, we responded to a brush fire in the 29800 block of 138th Ave SE in the Lea Hill area of Auburn. This fire continues to smolder and may continue to do so for a few days or…
Fire Captain Norm Golden resigns, takes position with Tukwila Fire Department
After 28 years serving the communities of Algona, Auburn and Pacific, Captain Norm Golden is resigning from the Valley Regional Fire Authority to accept a position as Deputy Chief of Operations for…
Ongoing Lea Hill area brush fire creates smoke distraction
An ongoing brush fire on a hillside near the 29800 block of 138th Ave. SE on Lea Hill in Auburn continues to produce smoke and will likely do so for several more hours, possibly extending through…
Toys for Kids Drive Donations Go Virtual
The annual Toys for Kids drive is still on for 2020. To donate, go to our donation page: https://www.vrfa.org/about/benevolent-fund/ Families in need should contact the Auburn Food Bank to register…
VRFA Request for Proposal: BLS Patient Transport Services (submissions due Dec. 11)
PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 10TH, 2020 The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) located in Auburn, WA invites submission of organizational credentials and proposals as specified herein, for the provision of…
RV explosion in Auburn sends two to hospital
An RV explosion sent two adult females to Harborview Medical Center with serious injuries this morning, Nov. 5. The RV was completely destroyed and a nearby home sustained damage in an explosion…
Change Your Clocks and Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries Nov. 1
Remember to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when you set your clocks on Nov. 1. The exception is lithium battery powered alarms with batteries lasting 8-10 years. When…