VRFA BLOG
Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.
Citizen Lifesaving Award
Yesterday afternoon, Chief Thompson presented Auburn resident Juan Borrayo with the Citizen Lifesaving Award. The VRFA presents this award to a citizen involved in lifesaving efforts before the fire department arrives at an emergency scene. In early…
Captain Mushen and Firefighters Stivers, Rierson, and Labender recognized for courageous and life-saving actions during a river rescue
On November 5, 2021, at 3:30 p.m., VRFA units were dispatched to reports of a person who jumped off the R Street Bridge into the Stuck River near Ballard Park. Less than five minutes after dispatch, Battalion 331 had established command, Dive 333…
Why Firefighters block multiple lanes for vehicle collisions
Vehicle collisions are on the rise in our area. The delays these incidents cause can be very frustrating. As you pass by the scene, you might wonder why emergency vehicles are blocking so many lanes, causing an even bigger traffic backup. Why do we…
Valorous Unit Citation awarded to five for actions taken at the Max House Apartment Fire
On July 24, 2021, at 1:36 a.m., Engine 331 was dispatched to a smoke investigation in the 100 block of West Main Street. Once in the area, they determined that the smoke was coming from the roof of the Max House Apartments at 115 East Main Street.…
Deputy Chief and Administrative Assistant Positions Open
Join our team! We currently have two openings, Deputy Fire Chief and Administrative Assistant. To learn more about these two positions or to apply, please visit https://www.vrfa.org/careers/
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