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VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

Phase ii burn ban in effect by the Fire Department.

King County Fire Chiefs Issue Stage Two Fire Safety Burn Ban

Effective Friday, September 9th, the King County Fire Chiefs have issued a ‘Stage 2’ Fire Safety Burn Ban which prohibits recreational fires until further notice. This means all outdoor fires, including recreational campfires, cooking fires, and…

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Meeting time change for the firefighter service.

VRFA Board of Governance Meeting Time Change

VRFA Board of Governance meetings will now start at 5:15 pm, every 2nd Tuesday of the month. The meetings are open to all and can be attended in-person or virtually. You can find the meeting link on our website calendar.

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A flyer for the cooling center featuring fire department assistance.

Cooling Center Opens in Auburn July 26-28

If you or someone you know needs a cool place to shelter away from the extreme heat this week, the City of Auburn is hosting a cooling center from 10 am - 5 pm at the Senior Activity Center, 808 9th St. SE in Auburn.

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A man in a Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighter uniform standing in front of an american flag, representing the dedication and service of the Fire Department.

His career defined by selfless service, VRFA Battalion Chief Pete Connell retires

Selfless service is defined as putting the welfare of the organization, community, and your subordinates before your own; serving by doing your duty loyally without thought of recognition or gain.  Battalion Chief Pete Connell embodied this…

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A phone with a message that reads, main phone lines down please use avrvr email to reach our administrative offices at Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Administrative Office Phones Experiencing Technical Issues

Update: We have resolved our phone issue. Our main phone lines are down. If you need to contact our Administrative Offices, please use the AsktheVRFA@vrfa.org email. 9-1-1 is working. Please only use it for emergencies. We will post an update when…

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The Valley Regional Fire Authority and the Fire Department have declared Algona fireworks illegal in the city of Auburn and Pacific to ensure the safety of residents.

Fireworks

We are less than one week away from the 4th of July. As the holiday approaches, we remind you of the fireworks regulations in the communities we serve. Algona - Discharge of all fireworks is illegal in the City of Algona. Auburn & Pacific -…

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