VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

Valley Regional Fire Authority Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity

The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) is proud to announce that we are the first fire service agency in Washington State to achieve the prestigious KultureCity® Sensory Inclusive™ First Responder Certification. KultureCity® is a leading…

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Prepare for Wildfire Season – Week 2

Prepare your deck for wildfire season. Protect your home and property from wildfire by creating defensible space and ensuring that all combustible materials are removed from on and under your deck and its corners. Never store flammable materials on…

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Prepare for Wildfire Season – Week 1

Easily lifted by the wind, dry leaves, pine needles, and other debris can scatter all around the yard. Debris can accumulate at the base of buildings and on the roof, especially in rain gutters. This debris is combustible; all it takes is a flying…

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Firefighters rescue one person from a residential fire as seen from the open back of a fire truck.

Firefighters rescue one person and two cats in Friday afternoon fire

Just before 2 p.m. on Friday, April 5, firefighters responded to a report of a residential fire in the 2100 block of K St NE in Auburn. When fire crews arrived, the home was fully engulfed. Crews rescued one person from a side window. Two people…

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Firefighters in action with a summary of monthly VRFA call volume statistics.

VRFA responds to 1,255 calls in March

In March, VRFA crews responded to 1,255 calls for service. That's an average of 40.5 calls each day. Medical aid calls account for over 85% of our monthly calls.

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Code prohibiting use of grills and BBQs on patios and decks reversed

Update! On March 15, the State Building Code Council held an emergency meeting, reversing the fire code that prohibits the use of grills and BBQs on patios and decks of apartments and condos.  Before you fire up your grill, the King County Fire…

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