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July 11, 2024
Prepare for wildfire season – week 6
A fire on the ground can quickly spread to trees through ladder fuels or brush underneath the trees. Low-hanging branches can ignite and spread the fire to the tree crowns, igniting other trees in the canopy and sending embers flying. To help…
July 1, 2024
Prepare for wildfire season – week 5
Brush, dry leaves, flammable grasses, and flammable plants close to your home can catch fire and spread that fire to your home. Be sure to clear brush and leaves in the immediate home ignition zone, zero to five feet around your home. Then, expand…
June 27, 2024
Prepare for wildfire season – week 4
Prepare for wildfire season by making your home less vulnerable to flying embers. Flying embers can penetrate your home through vent openings, where they can smolder and catch fire. Installing fine metal mesh 1/8 of an inch, or 3 mm, will help keep…
June 26, 2024
Prepare for wildfire season – Week 3
Wildfire Home Project of the Week-Home Hardening! Hardening your home helps defend your property against dangerous embers spread by wildfire. Taking the necessary measures to harden and prepare your home now can help increase its likelihood of…
June 4, 2024
Valley Regional Fire Authority Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity
The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) is proud to announce that we are the first fire service agency in Washington State to achieve the prestigious KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive™ First Responder Certification. KultureCity® is a leading…
May 28, 2024
Prepare for Wildfire Season – Week 2
Prepare your deck for wildfire season. Protect your home and property from wildfire by creating defensible space and ensuring that all combustible materials are removed from on and under your deck and its corners. Never store flammable materials on…
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