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Ladder 331 Honored: Captain Jordan Gustafson Receives Medal of Merit, Crew Awarded Meritorious Unit Citation for Heroic Rescue
On October 21, 2025, Captain Jordan Gustafson demonstrated courage and led decisively as Captain on Ladder 331. A routine response to an automatic fire alarm in north Auburn swiftly became a life-or-death emergency. The moment demanded training,…
Captain Joel Strange Retires After 28 Years of Service to the Algona, Auburn, and Pacific Communities
As Captain Joel Strange enters retirement, he reflects on just how swiftly the years have passed. He began his firefighting career in August 1994 with the City of Richland, Washington. In January 1998, Strange joined the City of Auburn Fire…
Honoring Lynda Osborn: Celebrating a Legacy of Service and Leadership at VRFA
Join us in recognizing Board of Governance Member and City of Algona Councilmember Lynda Osborn, whose leadership and dedication have shaped the Valley Regional Fire Authority since day one. Serving on the Board of Governance since 2007, Lynda’s…
Disaster Assistance Centers Open Jan. 2-5
King County Office of Emergency Management, along with Washington State Emergency Management Division (WAEMD), will be opening Disaster Assistance Centers (DACs) this weekend (January 2-5) in both the north and south county areas (those most…
Battalion Chief Kevin Morehart retires after 31 years of dedicated service
Kevin Morehart began his fire service career in April 1994 with the Auburn Fire Department, now the Valley Regional Fire Authority, after working as a social worker and pawnbroker. Initially drawn to law enforcement, Morehart found his passion…
Emergency Flood Information Links for Algona, Auburn and Pacific
Due to the current flooding situation and continuing weather event, emergency information is being shared by the cities of Algona, Auburn and Pacific.  Please use the links below for detailed information for your city. City of Algona Website:…
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