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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…
Meet Newly Promoted Battalion Chief Guy Smith
Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Guy Smith, who was promoted to Battalion Chief on July 1st. Smith began his career with the VRFA in 2008. Throughout his career, Smith has been deeply involved in team and committee work, including the…
Tim Day Named Valley Regional Fire Authority’s Next Fire Chief
On July 1st, Deputy Chief Tim Day will begin a new chapter with the Valley Regional Fire Authority. Day was appointed Fire Chief by the VRFA’s Board of Governance in April after Chief Brad Thompson announced his retirement. Reflecting on the…
Valley Regional Fire Authority Announces Retirement of Fire Chief Brad Thompson
The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) announces the retirement of Fire Chief Brad Thompson, whose remarkable career in public service spans over 27 years of dedicated service to the Algona, Auburn, and Pacific communities. Chief Thompson began…
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