VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

Proposition 1 Informational Meetings Scheduled

VRFA staff will be hosting three informational meetings regarding the November 7, Proposition 1 ballot measure.  The first will be held Oct. 7 at Station 38 in Pacific, 133 3rd Ave. SE, from 2-4 p.m. The second meeting is scheduled for Oct. 18 at…

Read More

Dates set for “Scouts at the Fire Station” events

VRFA and Puget Sound Fire Authority are teaming up to provide two opportunities for scouting and adventure groups to visit the fire station: Saturday, October 21, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority will be hosting an event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…

Read More

VRFA Administrative Offices Closed Monday, September 4 for Labor Day

The VRFA Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 5. Our fire stations will be fully staffed, and firefighters are ready to answer the call if you need them.…

Read More

Stage 2 Complete Burn Ban Issued in King County

A Stage 2 Complete Burn Ban has been issued. In response to the warmer weather, decreased fuel moisture, and increased fire risk, the King County Fire Chiefs, King County Fire Marshals, and jurisdictions throughout King County have joined together…

Read More

Ready, Set, Go! Emergency Evacuation Campaign Launched

We are joining forces with fire and life safety agencies across King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston counties to launch the "Ready, Set, Go!" Evacuation Campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to standardize and simplify evacuation messages for…

Read More

VRFA Staff Return from McEwan Fire Deployment

All VRFA staff deployed to the McEwan Fire in Shelton have returned safely! Tender 334 deployed as part of a strike team and tackled four wildfires in ten days, traveling over 1,400 miles. Brush 334 deployed to the McEwan fire as well, working the…

Read More