VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

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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Valley Regional Fire Authority's Firefighter officer of the year 2019, recognized for their exceptional service and rescue skills.

Valley Regional Fire Authority Announces 2022 Annual Employee Award Recipients

Each year the Valley Regional Fire Authority celebrates employee achievements by recognizing a Firefighter and Fire Officer of the Year, plus awarding a member who exemplifies one of the organization's core values: selfless service, integrity, and…

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        Description: King county diversity and recruitment workshop flyer for the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Free Diversity and Recruitment Workshop May 6

Have you thought about a rewarding career in the fire service but don’t know how the hiring process works? Please join us on May 6 at our FREE Diversity and Recruitment Workshop in Sammamish, WA. You will learn about the testing process and…

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A group of Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters are working on a trail in the woods to provide rescue service.

Teen rescued after 150 foot fall down hillside in Auburn

On March 22, VRFA crews, with assistance from Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, South King Fire & Rescue, and King County Medic One, conducted a rope rescue near the 2800 block of Elm Street SE. A teenager slid approximately 150 feet down an…

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