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COVID-19: King County Test Sites & Vaccination Info
COVID-19 RESOURCESNOTE: The VRFA does not offer COVID testing/vaccination services at any of our fire stations. We have compiled the following list of resources for your convenience.…
VRFA Fire Marshal Karen Stewart Retires
After 30 years on a career path with a constant upward trajectory, Valley Regional Fire Authority Fire Marshal Karen Stewart has decided to retire. Karen's lifelong career goal was to become a teacher.  Karen attended Western Washington University,…
VRFA Firefighter Swanson Retires
After a 30-year career in the fire service, Firefighter David Swanson looks back on the day that started it all. “I was fifteen years old and headed down the wrong road when a friend invited me to a meeting of youth Fire Explorers. I watched the…
VRFA Firefighter Highley Retires
Thirty-seven years after his first day as a firefighter, Will Highley has decided to retire. Highley began his career in Parkland, Washington, and after six years there, applied with, and was hired by the Auburn Fire Department, now VRFA. In his…
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