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Valley Regional Fire Authority highlights regional role, accreditation and community programs

5793356 · August 29, 2025
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Fire Chief Bridal Thompson described VRFA’s structure, history, accreditation and emphasis on community risk reduction, saying the agency serves Auburn, Algona, Pacific and some unincorporated King County areas and was formed by voter approval in February 2007.

Valley Regional Fire Authority, the regional fire service that covers Auburn, Algona, Pacific and parts of unincorporated King County, operates as an independent municipal corporation focused on fire, rescue, emergency medical services and community risk reduction, Fire Chief Bridal Thompson said on a podcast hosted by Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.

Thompson said VRFA was formed after a citizen vote in February 2007 and operates “like a…

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