University of Washington Master of Social Work Student Joins VRFA CARES Team
Join us in welcoming Emily Robinson to the VRFA CARES Team! Emily is a second-year Master of Social Work student at UW Tacoma. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology at the…
September Call Volume
In September, we responded to 1,305 calls for service, an average of 42.1 emergency calls each day. Emergency medical aid calls continue to account for the majority of calls at 84%
A Happy Reunion One Year Later!
One year ago, Engine 338 and Aid 331 responded to an unforgettable call along Highway 167. A mother en route to the hospital found herself welcoming her baby boy sooner than expected. Our crews were…
Save the Date! Scout Night at the Fire Station
VRFA is excited to once again be hosting Scout Night at the Fire Station. Please join us on Wednesday, October 29th from 5:30 -8:30 PM at Station 33 in Lakeland Hills (500 182nd Ave E, Auburn, WA)…
The Valley Regional Fire Authority Announces the Retirement of Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Harrington
The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) proudly announces the retirement of Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Harrington, who has dedicated over two decades of exemplary service to our community since…
King County Fire Marshal’s Issue Stage 1 (Restrictions) Burn Ban
KING COUNTY, Wash. – Effective Monday, June 30, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., the King County Fire Chief’s Association, King County Fire Marshals Association, and the King County Fire Marshal are implementing…
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…
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…