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…
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…
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…
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……
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…
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…
VRFA responds to 1,351 calls in May
During May, we responded to 1,351 emergency calls, an average of 43.5 calls daily. Nearly 85% of those were for medical aid.
Prevent Brush Fires
Due to dry weather conditions, we are seeing an uptick in brush and bark fires around our communities. We have responded to nine in the last 48 hours. Please use extreme caution while weather…
VRFA Administrative Offices Closed on Memorial Day
Our Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30.
Consider installing window stops to prevent falls
Warm weather is coming and with that the increased risk of children falling from windows. Consider installing window stops/guards to keep children safe. These devices can be easily installed to…