Smoke alarms alert family of early morning fire
Working smoke alarms alerted an Auburn family to an early morning fire on New Year’s Day, most likely saving their lives. At approximately 4:01 a.m. on New Year’s Day, neighbors saw flames coming…
Two Lea Hill homes damaged by fire, seven displaced
Two homes sustained significant damage and seven people from two families were displaced as a result of an early morning fire on December 24. Neighbors made the first call to 9-1-1 at 2:51 a.m. after…
Remembering Former Auburn Fire Department Assistant Chief Shropshire
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Former Auburn Fire Department Assistant Chief Monroe Steven Shropshire on December 20, 2020. We offer sincere condolences to his family and…
Firefighters quickly extinguish fire in Auburn strip mall
Five Auburn businesses were damaged in a late morning fire in the 900 Block of E. Main Street Wednesday, Dec. 9, but due to a quick stop by VRFA firefighters, the majority of the building was saved.…
Letter of Commendation awarded to Captain Toline, Firefighter Fisher and Firefighter Highley
In early September, Captain Joel Toline, and Firefighters Kyle Fisher and Will Highley responded to an automatic fire alarm at an apartment building in Auburn. After initial size-up, they reported…
Early morning fire destroys former Cools Café building in Pacific
Just before 6 a.m. this morning, VRFA firefighters responded to an initial report of a trash can fire near the 4500 block of A Street SE in Pacific, site of the former Cools Café. Upon arrival…
Firefighter Lars Mickelson retires
After a long career as a Firefighter/EMT and Technical Rescue Specialist, Lars Mickelson is retiring from the Valley Regional Fire Authority. His career in the fire service spans twenty years,…
Lea Hill Brush Fire Continues to Smolder
On Monday, November 16th, we responded to a brush fire in the 29800 block of 138th Ave SE in the Lea Hill area of Auburn. This fire continues to smolder and may continue to do so for a few days or…
Fire Captain Norm Golden resigns, takes position with Tukwila Fire Department
After 28 years serving the communities of Algona, Auburn and Pacific, Captain Norm Golden is resigning from the Valley Regional Fire Authority to accept a position as Deputy Chief of Operations for…