VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

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VRFA Staff Return from McEwan Fire Deployment

All VRFA staff deployed to the McEwan Fire in Shelton have returned safely! Tender 334 deployed as part of a strike team and tackled four wildfires in ten days, traveling over 1,400 miles. Brush 334 deployed to the McEwan fire as well, working the…

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Administrative Offices Closed on the July 4th

Our Administrative Offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will reopen Wednesday morning. Our fire stations are fully staffed, and firefighters are ready to answer the call if you need us.

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Fire Marshal David Casselman Retires

Fire Marshal David Casselman retires with 29 years of service to Algona, Auburn, and Pacific communities. Hired in 1994, Dave had not planned on working in the fire service.  He was pursuing a career in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) when his…

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Administrative Assistant Julie Slevin Retires

Administrative Assistant Julie Slevin is retiring after sixteen years with the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA).  Known for her quick wit, kind heart, and myriad of skills, Julie will be missed. Julie began working for the VRFA in 2007,…

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Administrative Offices Closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

Our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Tuesday, June 20. Our fire stations are staffed every day of the year, and firefighters are ready to answer the call if you need us.

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Know your city’s fireworks regulations

The 4th of July celebrations are coming up soon, and each of the three cities in our service area has different rules and regulations around fireworks. In Algona, the discharge of all fireworks is illegal. In Auburn and Pacific, you may discharge…

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