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Captain Mushen and Firefighters Stivers, Rierson, and Labender recognized for courageous and life-saving actions during a river rescue


On November 5, 2021, at 3:30 p.m., VRFA units were dispatched to reports of a person who jumped off the R Street Bridge into the Stuck River near Ballard Park. Less than five minutes after dispatch,…

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Why Firefighters block multiple lanes for vehicle collisions


Vehicle collisions are on the rise in our area. The delays these incidents cause can be very frustrating. As you pass by the scene, you might wonder why emergency vehicles are blocking so many lanes,…

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Valorous Unit Citation awarded to five for actions taken at the Max House Apartment Fire


On July 24, 2021, at 1:36 a.m., Engine 331 was dispatched to a smoke investigation in the 100 block of West Main Street. Once in the area, they determined that the smoke was coming from the roof of…

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We're Hiring

Deputy Chief and Administrative Assistant Positions Open


Join our team! We currently have two openings, Deputy Fire Chief and Administrative Assistant. To learn more about these two positions or to apply, please visit https://www.vrfa.org/careers/

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Welcome New Firefighters


Congratulations to probationary firefighters Foppiano, Brooke, Tawfik, Peralta, and Evans for completing and graduating from the South King County Fire Training Consortium Academy! Now, they…

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Notice of Regular Board of Governance Meeting


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Valley Regional Fire Authority Board of Governance will conduct regularly scheduled meetings on the second TUESDAY of each month, beginning at 5:15 p.m. The regularly…

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Records Specialist Gwen Streeter Retires


If you have visited our headquarters Station 31, you have most likely had the pleasure of meeting Gwen Streeter, Records Specialist for the Valley Regional Fire Authority. Gwen is often the first…

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Vrfa administrative offices are closed today due to weather conditions.

VRFA Administrative Offices Closed Today 12/27


Due to the weather conditions, VRFA administrative offices are closed today. Fire stations are fully staffed and responding to emergency calls.

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The Valley Regional Fire Authority Achieves Accreditation Status


After 3.5 years of focused work and thoughtful evaluation, the Valley Regional Fire Authority is proud to announce it has achieved accreditation status. Accreditation is an international recognition…

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