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…
Valley Regional Fire Authority Announces 2022 Annual Employee Award Recipients
Each year the Valley Regional Fire Authority celebrates employee achievements by recognizing a Firefighter and Fire Officer of the Year, plus awarding a member who exemplifies one of the…
Free Diversity and Recruitment Workshop May 6
Have you thought about a rewarding career in the fire service but don’t know how the hiring process works? Please join us on May 6 at our FREE Diversity and Recruitment Workshop in Sammamish, WA. You…
Teen rescued after 150 foot fall down hillside in Auburn
On March 22, VRFA crews, with assistance from Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, South King Fire & Rescue, and King County Medic One, conducted a rope rescue near the 2800 block of Elm Street…
Firefighters rescue unconscious female from Algona house fire
A woman was found unconscious, and another man needed medical attention following an early morning house fire in Algona. Firefighters rescued the female from the home's second floor, performed CPR…
Letters of Commendation Awarded to Firefighters Fisher and Stivers
Congratulations to Firefighters Fisher and Stivers who recently received a Letter of Commendation for their quick thinking and decisive actions following a serious motor vehicle collision. The two…