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Administrative Offices Closed on the July 4th
Our Administrative Offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will reopen Wednesday morning. Our fire stations are fully staffed, and firefighters are ready to answer the call if you need us.
Fire Marshal David Casselman Retires
Fire Marshal David Casselman retires with 29 years of service to Algona, Auburn, and Pacific communities. Hired in 1994, Dave had not planned on working in the fire service. He was pursuing a career in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) when his…
Administrative Assistant Julie Slevin Retires
Administrative Assistant Julie Slevin is retiring after sixteen years with the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA).  Known for her quick wit, kind heart, and myriad of skills, Julie will be missed. Julie began working for the VRFA in 2007,…
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.
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…
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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