VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

Vrfa administrative offices closed Presidents Day.

Administrative Offices Closed on Presidents Day

Our administrative offices are closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day. VRFA fire stations remain fully staffed with firefighters ready to answer the call if you need them.

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VRFA Welcomes Eight New Firefighters

We are proud of our eight newest probationary firefighters who graduated on January 17 from the South King County Fire Training Consortium. Please join us in congratulating John Abercrombie, Codee Allen, Jonathan Cookston, Anthony Hefferman, Iosefo…

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2023 Call Volume

In 2023, we responded to 15,860 calls for service. That is an average of 43.5 calls per day. 2023 Call Breakdown: 83% emergency medical calls 15% fire related calls 2% other

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Administrative Offices Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day

VRFA Administrative offices will be closed on December 25, 2023, and January 1, 2024.  Emergency services will continue to be available by dialing 9-1-1. Happy Holidays!

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Captain Bill Austin, a bald man in uniform, retires after a distinguished career of service, pictured standing proudly in front of an American flag.

Captain Bill Austin Retires

VRFA Fire Captain Bill Austin has spent most of his life responding to emergencies.  And, although he is looking forward to retirement, he admits it will be an adjustment. “This is something I’ve been doing since I was 18.  It is a strange feeling…

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Firefighter Kyle Fisher Retires

Firefighter Kyle Fisher first stepped into a fire station in 1990. He was looking for philanthropic work and decided to serve as a volunteer firefighter. After five years as a volunteer, Kyle was hired as a full-time firefighter with Snohomish…

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