VRFA BLOG
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King County EMS DEI Network Offers Interview Prep Workshop
There are many steps in the process of securing a career in Fire/EMS. Interviewing is essential to this process and can be intimidating to many individuals. King County Fire & EMS agencies invite you to a free session aimed at improving…
Administrative Offices Closed on Presidents Day
Our administrative offices are closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day. VRFA fire stations remain fully staffed with firefighters ready to answer the call if you need them.
VRFA Welcomes Eight New Firefighters
We are proud of our eight newest probationary firefighters who graduated on January 17 from the South King County Fire Training Consortium. Please join us in congratulating John Abercrombie, Codee Allen, Jonathan Cookston, Anthony Hefferman, Iosefo…
2023 Call Volume
In 2023, we responded to 15,860 calls for service. That is an average of 43.5 calls per day. 2023 Call Breakdown: 83% emergency medical calls 15% fire related calls 2% other
Administrative Offices Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day
VRFA Administrative offices will be closed on December 25, 2023, and January 1, 2024. Emergency services will continue to be available by dialing 9-1-1. Happy Holidays!
Captain Bill Austin Retires
VRFA Fire Captain Bill Austin has spent most of his life responding to emergencies.  And, although he is looking forward to retirement, he admits it will be an adjustment. “This is something I’ve been doing since I was 18.  It is a strange feeling…
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