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Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

June tenth Freedom Day poster featuring Valley Regional Fire Authority service.

Administrative Offices Closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

Our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Tuesday, June 20. Our fire stations are staffed every day of the year, and firefighters are ready to answer the call if you need us.

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A flyer for fireworks in the city of Agonia, featuring special appearances by Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters.

Know your city’s fireworks regulations

The 4th of July celebrations are coming up soon, and each of the three cities in our service area has different rules and regulations around fireworks. In Algona, the discharge of all fireworks is illegal. In Auburn and Pacific, you may discharge…

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A firefighter operating a lifesaving fire truck in front of a majestic rainbow.

VRFA responds to 1,351 calls in May

During May, we responded to 1,351 emergency calls, an average of 43.5 calls daily. Nearly 85% of those were for medical aid.

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Valley Regional Fire Authority's brush fire prevention poster.

Prevent Brush Fires

Due to dry weather conditions, we are seeing an uptick in brush and bark fires around our communities. We have responded to nine in the last 48 hours. Please use extreme caution while weather conditions remain dry. Here are a few tips to prevent…

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Valley Regional Fire Authority administrative offices will be closed monday, may 29 memorial day.

VRFA Administrative Offices Closed on Memorial Day

Our Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30.

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Installing window stops can keep your kids safe and prevent falls. By availing our professional service, you can ensure the utmost safety for your children. Our team includes experienced firefighters from the local Fire Department who

Consider installing window stops to prevent falls

Warm weather is coming and with that the increased risk of children falling from windows. Consider installing window stops/guards to keep children safe. These devices can be easily installed to prevent windows from opening more than four inches. The…

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