VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

VRFA Welcomes Four New Firefighters

We are proud of our four newest probationary firefighters who graduated on January 21 from the South King County Fire Training Consortium. Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Maxwell Sherrow, Firefighter John Hopkins, Firefighter Tyler…

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2024 Call Volume

2024 was another busy year for our Valley Regional Firefighters! In 2024, we responded to 16,194 emergency calls- a 2/11% increase from 2023! Once again, most of our calls, accounting for 81%

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We hope this year brings you joy, health, and success. Please note that our administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st for the New Year’s Day holiday. We will reopen on January 2nd at 8 a.m. Our fire stations…

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Firefighter Terry Robinson Retires After 34 Years of Dedicated Service, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy

After a distinguished career spanning 34 years, Firefighter Terry Robinson is retiring. Robinson's journey began in August 1999 with the legacy Auburn Fire Department, now the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA). His path into the fire service was…

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Annual Toys for Kids Drive Begins

It is time once again for the 2024 Toys for Kids drive! All donations collected serve families in the Algona, Auburn, and Pacific areas. Click here to donate! The Toys for Kids Drive is a partnership between the Auburn Food Bank, Valley Professional…

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CARES Team Receives Special Recognition from Catholic Community Services

We are proud to announce that VRFA CARES was recognized by Catholic Community Services at a special event supporting Katherine’s and Rita’s Houses!   These incredible organizations provide essential transitional housing for unhoused adult…

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