VRFA BLOG

Read about current VRFA events, incidents and announcements.

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Firefighter Kyle Fisher Retires

Firefighter Kyle Fisher first stepped into a fire station in 1990. He was looking for philanthropic work and decided to serve as a volunteer firefighter. After five years as a volunteer, Kyle was hired as a full-time firefighter with Snohomish…

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Valley Regional Fire Authority administrative offices closed for Fire Department personnel.

Administrative Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Our Administrative offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23 and 24. We will reopen for business on Monday, November 27. Our fire stations remain open and fully staffed over the holiday. Firefighters are ready to answer the…

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Toys for kids serving families in Alabama, Auburn, and Pacific. This service aims to bring joy and happiness to children through the donation of toys.

Annual Toys for Kids Drive Begins

The annual "Toys for Kids" campaign has begun!  Off-duty firefighters, VRFA staff, and their families will be at the Auburn Fred Meyer store beginning Sunday,11/26, collecting toys and donations for local families in need. If you miss them at Fred…

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There’s still time to register for Scout Night at the Fire Station 11/15

There is still time to register for Scout Night at the Fire Station, Nov. 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fire Station 33 in Lakeland Hills, 500 182nd Ave. E., Auburn, WA 98092. The event is open to all scouting/adventure groups and is aimed at helping…

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Smoke Warning – October 4

We are conducting a training exercise today, October 4, that will cause smoke in the area of 2900 C Street SW in Auburn between 1:30 - 4 p.m. Please do not call 9-1-1 if you see smoke in this area.

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Proposition 1 Informational Meetings Scheduled

VRFA staff will be hosting three informational meetings regarding the November 7, Proposition 1 ballot measure.  The first will be held Oct. 7 at Station 38 in Pacific, 133 3rd Ave. SE, from 2-4 p.m. The second meeting is scheduled for Oct. 18 at…

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