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Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

Celebrating a Dedicated Career: Retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Rick Olson

As we reflect on the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Rick Olson, we feel a mix of emotions and gratitude for his years of dedicated service and sadness at losing a remarkable leader. Chief Olson has been an integral part of our community and the…

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Stage 1 burn ban in effect June 30, announced by King County Fire Chiefs Association and Valley Regional Fire Authority; background shows a grassy field with fire trucks.

King County Fire Marshal’s Issue Stage 1 (Restrictions) Burn Ban

KING COUNTY, Wash. – Effective Monday, June 30, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., the King County Fire Chief’s Association, King County Fire Marshals Association, and the King County Fire Marshal are implementing a Stage 1 Burn Ban. In response to the increased…

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Two uniformed Valley Regional Fire Authority officers stand outside, one pointing at a wooden lattice structure while the other holds a tablet; houses and trees are visible in the background.

Free Home Wildfire Assessments

The VRFA is now offering free Home Wildfire Assessments. Simply request an assessment through our Make A Request feature on the website, or by phone.  In approximately one hour, VRFA staff will evaluate the potential for wildfire conditions in your…

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A yellow Motorola digital radio is shown on a red surface, with the text

VRFA to enhance encryption to radios in early 2026 to protect the public’s sensitive and private health information.

Valley Regional Fire Authority will keep main dispatch channels open, but will enhance encryption on radio channels used for tactical communications and sharing sensitive and private health information Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) will…

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VRFA Civil Service Agenda for a special meeting on June 5, 2025, details the location, agenda items, and audience participation instructions for the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

VRFA Special Meeting Civil Service Agenda – June 5th

VRFA Civil Service Agenda Special Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96641096909 Meeting ID: 966 4109 6909

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Six Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters receiving the 2024 Bill Mack Award are pictured individually in uniform, each standing beside an American flag, with names and station numbers shown below their photos.

2024 Bill Mack Award

The VRFA is proud to announce the 2024 Bill Mack Award winners. These recipients demonstrate camaraderie, respect, kindness, inclusivity, humor, and a positive attitude at work. Station 31 - Firefighter Scott McFeron McFeron consistently brings a…

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