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Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

May 23, 2024

Prepare for Wildfire Season – Week 1

Easily lifted by the wind, dry leaves, pine needles, and other debris can scatter all around the yard. Debris can accumulate at the base of buildings and on the roof, especially in rain gutters. This debris is combustible; all it takes is a flying…

Firefighters rescue one person from a residential fire as seen from the open back of a fire truck.

April 10, 2024

Firefighters rescue one person and two cats in Friday afternoon fire

Just before 2 p.m. on Friday, April 5, firefighters responded to a report of a residential fire in the 2100 block of K St NE in Auburn. When fire crews arrived, the home was fully engulfed. Crews rescued one person from a side window. Two people…

Firefighters in action with a summary of monthly VRFA call volume statistics.

April 8, 2024

VRFA responds to 1,255 calls in March

In March, VRFA crews responded to 1,255 calls for service. That's an average of 40.5 calls each day. Medical aid calls account for over 85% of our monthly calls.

March 21, 2024

Code prohibiting use of grills and BBQs on patios and decks reversed

Update! On March 15, the State Building Code Council held an emergency meeting, reversing the fire code that prohibits the use of grills and BBQs on patios and decks of apartments and condos. Before you fire up your grill, the King County Fire…

A firefighter is kneeling down in front of an auto draft fire truck.

March 8, 2024

VRFA Responds to 1,146 calls in February

During the month of February, VRFA crews responded to 1, 146 calls for service, which is an average of 39.5 calls each day. Over 85% of those calls were for medical aid.

Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop Poster.

March 7, 2024

Future Women in Fire and EMS Workshop

Attention KIng County women! Come join King County EMS and host agency Shoreline, along with 12 other King County agencies, as we immerse you in a weekend of hands-on Fire and EMS activities and provide you an opportunity to explore a career in the…

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