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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…

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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…

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VRFA Civil Service Agenda for a special meeting on June 5, 2025, details the location, agenda items, and audience participation instructions for the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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

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Six Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters receiving the 2024 Bill Mack Award are pictured individually in uniform, each standing beside an American flag, with names and station numbers shown below their photos.

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 -…

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A woman in a Valley Regional Fire Authority uniform holds a teal tumbler. Text reads “Boyle,” “2024 Professional Excellence,” and the fire department logo appears in the top right corner.

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…

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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…

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VRFA Firefighter of the Year – Cory Wallace


Cory Wallace has been named Firefighter of the Year for his unwavering commitment to mentorship and community service. Firefighter Wallace's professionalism, patience, and dedication have made a…

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The VRFA Seeks Qualified Photographer for Website Photo Project


The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) is requesting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified individuals and/or firms for professional photography services to acquire high-quality photos…

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Promotional flyer for King County Diversity and Recruitment Workshop, May 10, 2025, at Green River College, featuring images of Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters and a QR code for registration.

Diversity and Recruitment Workshop at Green River College


Fire departments across King County are looking for future firefighters and are expanding recruitment efforts to provide applicants with useful information on navigating the hiring process. Mentors…

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Future Women in Fire and EMS


King County Women: Come join King County EMS and host agency Bellevue FD along with over 13 other King County agencies as we immerse you in a weekend of hands on Fire and EMS activities and provide…

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