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Captain Gervase Henson Retires after 23 Years of Dedicated Service
After more than two decades of dedicated service, Captain Gervase Henson is hanging up his helmet and retiring, leaving behind a legacy defined by compassion, leadership, and commitment to the community. Captain Henson’s career with the Valley…
Sign up for King County Fire & EMS Interview Prep!
There are many steps in the process of securing a career in Fire/EMS. Interviewing is a very important aspect of this process and can be intimidating to many individuals. King County Fire & EMS Agencies invite you to a free session aimed at…
King County Fire Chiefs Issue Stage 2 Burn Ban
KING COUNTY, Wash. – Effectively immediately, the King County Fire Chiefs Association is issuing a Stage 2 Burn Ban. In response to continued hot/dry weather, high fire danger throughout King County, and the ongoing commitment of many local wildland…
Meet New Battalion Chief: Jordan Gustafson
We are excited to introduce our newly promoted Battalion Chief, Jordan Gustafson, whose dedication to public safety and community service has been evident throughout his career. Gustafson was hired by the VRFA in 2011 and says he has known he wanted…
June Call Volume
In June, we responded to 1,387 calls for service, an average of 46.2 emergency calls each day. Emergency medical aid calls continue to account for most calls at 83%
The VRFA announces the promotion of Jason Herman to Deputy Fire Chief
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Herman to Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction. Herman is a dedicated leader whose nearly three decades of service and unwavering commitment have made a lasting impact on our department and the…
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