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Two firemen from the Valley Regional Fire Authority fighting a fire in a black and white photo.

Photo Diaries

View our photo diaries for a glimpse of the VRFA through a photographer’s lens. Many thanks to documentary photographer Andrew Huth for these insightful photos and to website designer Leif Jensen for…


Kevin Olson pointing to the ceiling

Governance & Administration

Board of GovernanceThe VRFA’s Board of Governance consists of the Mayor and two council members from each participating City. This nine-member board serves as the legislative body, guiding and…


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Fire Benefit Charge

Funding for the Valley Regional Fire Authority comes from a voter-approved fire benefit charge (FBC) and property taxes collected at a reduced rate. Although the fire benefit charge is collected…


History Collage

History

Trace the histories of the Auburn and Pacific Fire Departments. The Auburn Fire DepartmentThe Auburn Fire Department was formed over a century ago as a result of a devastating fire in August of 1890.…


Firefighting with hose

About

The VRFAThe VRFA proudly serves the Washington State Communities of Algona, Auburn, and Pacific.The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) was formally established on January 1, 2007, joining existing…