The VRFA Board of Governance Appoints Brad Thompson Fire Chief


The Valley Regional Fire Authority Board of Governance has appointed Deputy Chief of Operations Brad Thompson to serve as Fire Chief/Administrator, effective August 16, 2021. "Deputy Chief Thompson…

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VRFA welcomes four new firefighters


Congratulations to our newest firefighters Bryan Poland, Zachary White, Joseph Parrish, and Greg Bortel! The four graduated from the South King County Fire Training Consortium Academy on June 11 and…

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Aaron Martin is the VRFA 2020 Firefighter of the Year


Each year the VRFA recognizes a Firefighter and Fire Officer of the Year, plus awards a member who exemplifies one of the organization’s core values: selfless service, integrity, and grit. Recipients…

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Battalion Chief Bill Mack is the VRFA 2020 Fire Officer of the Year


Each year the VRFA recognizes a Firefighter and Fire Officer of the Year, plus awards a member who exemplifies one of the organization’s core values: selfless service, integrity, and grit. Recipients…

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Firefighter Jeremy Elliott Chosen for 2020 VRFA Grit Award


Each year the VRFA recognizes a Firefighter and Fire Officer of the Year, plus awards a member who exemplifies one of the organization’s core values: selfless service, integrity, and grit. Recipients…

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VRFA Firefighter Swanson Retires


After a 30-year career in the fire service, Firefighter David Swanson looks back on the day that started it all. “I was fifteen years old and headed down the wrong road when a friend invited me to a…

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Future Women in EMS and Fire Virtual Workshop


Are you or someone you know a female interested in a career in EMS/Fire? If so, check out the Future Women in EMS and Fire virtual workshop Oct. 24, 10-3. Register at http://bit.ly/fwief  Questions?…

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Auburn’s First Female Firefighter Retires


In January of 1999, the Auburn Fire Department hired Janeen Ruge as their first female firefighter. Twenty-one years later, after forging a path for others to follow and passing along a wealth of…

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2019 Outstanding Employees Recognized


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…

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