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Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.
Firefighters rescue one person and two cats in Friday afternoon fire
Just before 2 p.m. on Friday, April 5, firefighters responded to a report of a residential fire in the 2100 block of K St NE in Auburn. When fire crews arrived, the home was fully engulfed. Crews rescued one person from a side window. Two people…
VRFA responds to 1,255 calls in March
In March, VRFA crews responded to 1,255 calls for service. That's an average of 40.5 calls each day. Medical aid calls account for over 85% of our monthly calls.
Code prohibiting use of grills and BBQs on patios and decks reversed
Update! On March 15, the State Building Code Council held an emergency meeting, reversing the fire code that prohibits the use of grills and BBQs on patios and decks of apartments and condos.  Before you fire up your grill, the King County Fire…
VRFA Responds to 1,146 calls in February
During the month of February, VRFA crews responded to 1, 146 calls for service, which is an average of 39.5 calls each day. Over 85% of those calls were for medical aid.
Future Women in Fire and EMS Workshop
Attention KIng County women! Come join King County EMS and host agency Shoreline, along with 12 other King County agencies, as we immerse you in a weekend of hands-on Fire and EMS activities and provide you an opportunity to explore a career in the…
King County EMS DEI Network Offers Interview Prep Workshop
There are many steps in the process of securing a career in Fire/EMS. Interviewing is essential to this process and can be intimidating to many individuals. King County Fire & EMS agencies invite you to a free session aimed at improving…
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