June 21, 2021
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…
June 19, 2021
Captain Dave Berg Retires
A career in the fire service means dedicating yourself to helping others. Captain Dave Berg not only embodied this goal, he made it a 32-year mission. Dave began his career as a resident firefighter…
June 17, 2021
Wildland Urban Interface Home Project – Week 7
We’ve made it to week seven of our Wildland Urban Interface Home Project of the Week Campaign. Last week you worked on an emergency plan. Now it’s time to “Be Ready to Act.” Your “Go Bag” is packed,…
June 10, 2021
Wildland Urban Interface Home Project – Week 6
It's the sixth week of our Wildland Urban Interface Home Project of the Week Campaign. Now that the outside of your home is ready, it's time to put an emergency plan together should you need to…
June 4, 2021
NEW Regional Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Program
CALLING ALL FOOD TRUCKS! WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS! On June 1, we introduced a NEW Regional Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Fire Inspection Program. This program intends to standardize fire…
June 3, 2021
Wildland Urban Interface Home Project – Week 5
It is week 5 of our Wildland Urban Interface Home Project of the Week campaign. Week 5 Project: By now, you have probably had to cut your lawn at least once, if not more. As the weather gets warmer…
June 3, 2021
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…
June 2, 2021
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…
June 1, 2021
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…
May 27, 2021
Wildland Urban Interface Home Project – Week 4
We are on week 4 of our Wildland Urban Interface Home Project of the Week campaign. Hopefully you have had the opportunity to get outside and check off a few or all of the previous projects. Week 1…