VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

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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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Valley Regional Fire Authority administrative offices closed for Fire Department personnel.

Administrative Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Our Administrative offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23 and 24. We will reopen for business on Monday, November 27. Our fire stations remain open and fully staffed over the holiday. Firefighters are ready to answer the…

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Toys for kids serving families in Alabama, Auburn, and Pacific. This service aims to bring joy and happiness to children through the donation of toys.

Annual Toys for Kids Drive Begins

The annual "Toys for Kids" campaign has begun!  Off-duty firefighters, VRFA staff, and their families will be at the Auburn Fred Meyer store beginning Sunday,11/26, collecting toys and donations for local families in need. If you miss them at Fred…

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There’s still time to register for Scout Night at the Fire Station 11/15

There is still time to register for Scout Night at the Fire Station, Nov. 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fire Station 33 in Lakeland Hills, 500 182nd Ave. E., Auburn, WA 98092. The event is open to all scouting/adventure groups and is aimed at helping…

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