Fire Prevention Week Day 4
Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan until it is cool. A cookie sheet also works well if you don't…
Fire Prevention Week Day 3
The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. To avoid an attendeded cooking fire, stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you are…
Fire Prevention Week Day 2
Did you know that cooking is the leadiing cause of home fires and home fire injuries? According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost…
Fire Prevention Week – “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
The Valley Regional Fire Authority teams up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) every October to promote Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is "Serve Up Fire Safety in the…
It’s National Preparedness Month – Prepare Youth
It’s the final week of National Preparedness Month! Prepared youth make for a more prepared community. Because young people experience the same hazards as adults do, they are an important part of…
Its Disaster Preparedness Month – Know the disasters in your area
Continuing with National Preparedness Month, it is important to "Know the Disasters in Your Area." This knowledge can help you limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family. Know the…
VRFA staff assist with wildfires in Eastern Washington, Oregon and California
The VRFA strives to help with the continuing wildfires while maintaining full staffing to serve our communities. Deployment Update: Captain Ryan Chadwick has safely returned from fighting the Cold…
It’s National Preparedness Month – build a disaster kit
It's National Preparedness Month (NPM) and a great time to think about building (or updating) your disaster supplies kit. It’s important to have basic necessities consolidated and ready to go during…
Recent fires in Auburn, Algona and Pacific were not result of a coordinated effort
The VRFA is aware of rumors circulating on social media suggesting that many of the fires occurring in our area over the last several days have been intentionally set. We would like to dispel these…
Heavy smoke in our area, take precautions
We are seeing heavy smoke in our area today. Stay safe & be sure to keep doors and windows closed. Turn air conditioners on recirculate if you have one. Don’t draw the bad air inside your home.…