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,…
VRFA Members Recognized for Response During Historic 2025 Flooding
In late 2025, the Pacific Northwest faced a relentless atmospheric river event, resulting in historic rainfall and flooding that threatened many communities, including those protected by the Valley…
Firefighter John Abercrombie Receives the Medal of Honor
On October 30, 2025, Firefighter John Abercrombie faced a situation that demanded split-second courage and unwavering commitment to duty. Assigned as the Officer in Charge of Aid 431, Abercrombie had…
Ladder 331 Honored: Captain Jordan Gustafson Receives Medal of Merit, Crew Awarded Meritorious Unit Citation for Heroic Rescue
On October 21, 2025, Captain Jordan Gustafson demonstrated courage and led decisively as Captain on Ladder 331. A routine response to an automatic fire alarm in north Auburn swiftly became a…
Captain Joel Strange Retires After 28 Years of Service to the Algona, Auburn, and Pacific Communities
As Captain Joel Strange enters retirement, he reflects on just how swiftly the years have passed. He began his firefighting career in August 1994 with the City of Richland, Washington. In January…
Honoring Lynda Osborn: Celebrating a Legacy of Service and Leadership at VRFA
Join us in recognizing Board of Governance Member and City of Algona Councilmember Lynda Osborn, whose leadership and dedication have shaped the Valley Regional Fire Authority since day one. Serving…
Disaster Assistance Centers Open Jan. 2-5
King County Office of Emergency Management, along with Washington State Emergency Management Division (WAEMD), will be opening Disaster Assistance Centers (DACs) this weekend (January 2-5) in both…
Battalion Chief Kevin Morehart retires after 31 years of dedicated service
Kevin Morehart began his fire service career in April 1994 with the Auburn Fire Department, now the Valley Regional Fire Authority, after working as a social worker and pawnbroker. Initially drawn to…