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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.
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…
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.
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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