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🔥 March Madness: Battle of the Badges 🔥 Firefighters vs. Police—don’t miss the showdown! VRFA Firefighters take on the Auburn Police Department in a high-energy basketball clash at Olympic Middle School on Sunday, March 29 at 4 PM. After last year’s win, can VRFA defend the Valley title? 👀🏆 Bring your family, your friends, and your loudest cheers—this is one you won’t want to miss! 🎟️ Free entry • Donations welcome 🏆 Halftime raffle prizes All proceeds benefit the Local 1352 Valley Firefighters Benevolent Fund, supporting impactful programs in our community like Terry House, Auburn Humane Society, Relay for Life, MS Ride, the Burn Foundation, Toys for Kids, and local scholarships. Let’s pack the stands and show our pride! 💪🔥
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His commitment to service, justice, and equality continues to inspire us to stand up for one another and serve our communities with compassion and integrity. — Valley Professional Firefighters Local 1352
It's been 31 years since this tragedy.
Heartbreaking news from Tacoma tonight. Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Guting was killed after being struck by a vehicle while working an accident scene. Only 13 months out of the academy, her life and career were cut far too short. Keeping her family and our law enforcement family in our thoughts.
Happy Thanksgiving from Local 1352 – Valley Professional Firefighters! Today we’re grateful for the support of our community and the privilege of serving you. Wishing everyone a safe, warm, and happy holiday with family and friends. Stay safe and enjoy the day! 🦃🚒
Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we hold dear. Thank you for your service — today and every day. 🇺🇸
Today we remember the fallen, the heroes in uniform, and the unbreakable spirit of 9/11. Never forgotten.
Come on out to the Farmer's Market in Auburn this Sunday!
Join in the celebration of the life and legacy of Deputy Chief Bill Mack, who dedicated more than 31 years as a firefighter to the communities he served. The service will be held on Saturday, August 9, at Christian Faith Center, located at 33645 20th Ave S in Federal Way. The procession will arrive at Christian Faith Center at 11:55 am. It is recommended that attendees arrive and park at 11:30 to avoid congestion. The service will begin at 1:00 pm. The procession route will be shared as more details become available.
FEELING LIKE PIZZA TODAY?! Head to the Lakeland Hills Mod Pizza today, 12/7, and mention our fundraiser to have 20% of your bill donated to Toys for Kids! If you order online at this location, enter the code MODGIVES20 to make the donation happen! Toys for Kids is an event that we have put on for many years, supplying 100s of families in our community with gifts for the holidays!
Come cheer on your local firefighters as we take on Auburn WA Police Department in our annual Turkey Bowl football game at Auburn Memorial Stadium (Auburn HS) on November 30th at 2:00 p.m. Monetary donations will be accepted for our annual Toys for Kids event, in which we partner with The Auburn Food Bank to deliver gifts to 100s of families in our community.
Thank you to the military veterans, including many of our current and retired members, who have served our great country.
We are proud to announce that Engine 336 was officially placed into service on February 4th, 2024. This new engine company will primarily serve the North Auburn area. It is currently stationed at Station 31 until the new Station 36 construction is complete. Engine 336 will relieve Station 31 of a significant portion of their call volume, which was over 6,000 calls in 2023, and it will provide better service to our citizens in North Auburn. Thank you to our citizens for the continued support and we look forward to better serving our community!
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to an aircraft crash in North Auburn this morning. The pilot reportedly had minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Auburn Way N is currently closed between 37th and 41st due to this incident. Puget Sound Firefighters Local 1747 Info and photo from Valley Regional Fire Authority
Your Valley Professional Firefighters Fighters on Tender 334 are currently operating on a residential fire in Maple Valley in Puget Sound RFA’s response area with Puget Sound Firefighters Local 1747 Renton Firefighters IAFF 864 and King County Paramedics Local 2595 Fires in areas without hydrants can be challenging and water tenders are used to get large volumes of water to the scene of the fire. Water tenders are used for wildland fires and our tender is also an important resource in south King County for incidents such as this. Photo from Puget Sound Fire
HAPPENING NOW- Units arriving on scene of a working residential fire in North Auburn
2023 TURKEY BOWL The public is welcome to come out to Auburn Memorial Stadium (Auburn High School) tomorrow, 11/25, to watch our firefighters take on Auburn WA Police Department in a flag football game. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 PM. Admission is FREE. We just ask that the public considers bringing a toy or monetary donation for our 2023 Toys for Kids.
BALLOTS DUE TOMORROW, NOV. 7TH! We are asking for your support in approving Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1! By approving Proposition 1, the Valley Regional Fire Authority will be able to improve service to all citizens of Auburn, Algona, and Pacific. WHAT WILL PROPOSITION 1 DO? -It will enable the VRFA to build a new station in the rapidly growing North Auburn area. -Relocate Station 38 to better serve the communities of Algona and Pacific -Replace Station 31 that does not meet modern seismic, health, and safety standards for fire stations. -Improve training, support, and maintenance facilities to ensure firefighters are ready and have the proper tools in working order to serve the community in their time of need. Proposition 1 funds will NOT be used for personnel or salary increases. Thank you for your support!
FILL THE BOOT- Look for your off duty Valley Professional Fire Fighters at the intersection of Lakeland Hills Way and Lake Tapps Parkway SE today from 12:00-4:00. All money collected goes directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association! We look forward to seeing you!
Today we remember the 343 firefighters and thousands of civilians who lost their lives on this day 22 years ago, as well as many who have died of illness related to ground zero. We are also remembering all of the survivors who were affected by this tragedy and will share a survival story. “On 9/11, Lieutenant Mickey Kross was doing paperwork at the FDNY Engine Company 16 firehouse when his company received the order to dispatch to the World Trade Center. He reported to the North Tower’s 23rd floor. Upon orders to evacuate, he was descending stairwell B when there was a loud roar. The building was falling. Kross curled his body into a corner of the stairwell. A few hours later, sheltered by the stairway, Kross, 11 other members of the FDNY, a PAPD officer, and one civilian emerged relatively unscathed into a landscape of twisted steel and rubble.” (New York city Fire Department Memorial)
We recently received the unfortunate news that our Brother and friend Bill Mack has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. Brother Mack was a member of Local 1352 beginning in 1992 when he was hired with the then Auburn Fire Department, until he took a position as a Deputy Chief with East Pierce Fire & Rescue and Rescue in 2021. Bill had a great impact on our membership, firefighters across the state, and our community during the 29+ years that he was a member of Local 1352 . Brother Mack served as a District Representative for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Vice-President of our Executive Board, and he negotiated several contracts as a member of our Negotiations Team. Our community was also lucky to have him. In addition to his excellent work on emergency responses, Bill volunteered countless hours of his personal time to various charitable and community outreach programs such as the Nick of Time Foundation. Brother Mack has given so much to firefighters and the community. This is our chance to give back to him and to show how much we appreciate all that he has done for us. Please consider donating to help the Mack Family with medical expenses, daily needs, and other expenses while Bill takes on this fight. You can see the attached flyer for ways to donate or click the link below. https://unionly.io/o/iaff1352/support-the-chief?fbclid=IwAR0ZiKjyiVw0UO9MV9fNadHxwXY9QYgG9utHvTOzduZNCHINHskxc-BpdHg Please keep Brother Bill Mack and the entire Mack family in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. East Pierce Firefighters IAFF Local 3520
LODD REMEMBRANCE- DEC. 22ND, 2019 Three years ago we said goodbye to Firefighter 1st Class Dave Lewis after a long battle with occupational cancer. Brother Lewis served our community for nearly 28 years and made a difference in countless peoples lives. We will continue to remember and honor Brother Dave Lewis and the sacrifice that he made for our community.
We are saddened learn that Officer Jordan Jackson with the Bellevue Police Department lost his life in the line of duty yesterday in a motorcycle accident. Our thoughts are with Officer Jackson’s family and friends, as well as the men and women of the Bellevue Police Department.
We invite the public to come down to the Auburn Farmers Market tomorrow, Sunday 8/7, to taste some delicious chili and vote for the winner of the Fire Vs. Police chili cook off! Auburn WA Police Department, we hope you enjoyed your time as champions, because that will end tomorrow!
We are forever grateful for the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
We need your help! Please consider donating to our Toys for Kids program! We support nearly 1,000 children right here in our community by providing gifts during the Holiday Season. Any amount helps! https://unionly.io/o/iaff1352/2021-toys-for-kids-valley-professional-firefighters
Our thoughts are with the men and women of Seattle Fire Fighters Local 27 and all of those who were affected by the loss of one of their members yesterday.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters are proud to continue the tradition of our annual Toys for Kids event. With the help of community members and local businesses, we are able to buy gifts for about 1,000 kids right here in our community. We are asking you to consider donating to this great cause by using the QR code on the photo or clicking the link. Thank you! https://unionly.io/o/iaff1352/2021-toys-for-kids-valley-professional-firefighters
2021 TOYS FOR KIDS- We are partnering with The Auburn Food Bank again in 2021 for our annual Toys for Kids program and we need your donations! These donations stay right here in our community and support local families! Each year we provide gifts for about 1,000 kids right here in our community. https://unionly.io/o/iaff1352/2021-toys-for-kids-valley-professional-firefighters
We cannot say thank you enough to the men and women who have served our great country. Happy Veterans Day.
Twenty years later and it is still impossible to put emotions from September 11th, 2001 into words. We will never forget all of the men and women who lost their lives that day. We also remember the hundreds who have died since then, as well as the thousands who are sickened, as a result of the rescue and recovery efforts that followed.
IAFF Local 1352 statement regarding the vaccine mandate covered in Proclamation 21-14 that was announced by Governor Inslee on August 9th.
Please follow all local firework laws and use extreme caution due to the recent dry weather. We wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Please take a moment to remember the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have given their lives while serving our great country.
As Women’s month comes to an end, we would like to recognize the women of Local 1352. These women work tirelessly serving the community. We would also like to recognize recently retired Fire Marshal Karen Stewart, who was the first female chief officer within the VRFA/legacy Auburn Fire Dept. Also, Capt. Janeen Ruge who retired last year and was the first female firefighter with the Auburn Fire Department.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters, along with members of Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and King County Paramedics Local 2595, began administering the COVID-19 vaccine today at the GSA Campus in Auburn. There is also COVID-19 testing still available at this site as well! Our members have been busy administering vaccines and performing tests, but also went above and beyond by assisting one person with a flat tire and another who ran out of gas. Your fire fighters are always here to help! PLEASE SEE THE LINK TO SEE WHO CURRENTLY QUALIFIES FOR THE VACCINE AND AVAILABILITY https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/vaccine/distribution.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2c-TKmnOV5M0efNrVNSlnbf7KQijZZYqseqd947uJ-8P9LtvYOj6L_yxw Valley Regional Fire Authority City of Auburn - Government UW Medicine
ATHENS GIFT CARD WINNERS! If you have won, please direct message on here or any of our social media accounts, or simply comment down below and we will arrange getting you the gift cards! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who donated! We have raised $1,260! 50% of these donations will be going to Athens Pizza & Pasta and the other 50% will be going to causes in the community that Athens regularly supports. This is in addition to the $1,000 that we already gave Athens to purchase these gift cards.
WE ARE GIVING AWAY TWENTY $50 GIFT CARDS TO Athens Pizza & Pasta IN AUBURN! DONATE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN! https://www.gofundme.com/f/ffs-help-athens-restaurant-the-community As you may know, the strip mall that Athens is located in experienced a fire on December 9th and they have been closed since that day. Athens has been a big supporter of our Benevolent Fund for many years, including donating $1,500 for our Toys for Kids event just one day before the fire. Since they have always been there for us, we are going to be there for them as they recover. Our union has purchased $1,000 in gift cards from Athens and we are excited to use those to raise even more money! Every $10 donated will get you one entry into the drawing for the gift cards. The drawing will take place on January 31st at 5 PM. Results will be posted on all of our social media platforms, as well as updated on the gofundme page. Please see the link to donate and for more information! PLEASE ENTER YOUR FULL NAME TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN. ANONYMOUS DONATIONS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE DUE TO INABILITY TO IDENTIFY. 50% of proceeds will go directly back to Athens and the other 50% will go to organizations in our community that Athens has supported for many years such as the Auburn Food Bank!
Members of IAFF Local 1352 are attending the 55th International Association of Fire Fighters Convention this week that is taking place virtually due to COVID-19. One of the first things that takes place at convention is recognizing members of the IAFF who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Longtime Local 1352 member David Lewis was recognized in front of thousands of convention attendees. We continue to remember David Lewis and the sacrifice that he made serving our community.
WE ARE GIVING AWAY TWENTY $50 GIFT CARDS TO Athens Pizza & Pasta IN AUBURN! DONATE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN! https://www.gofundme.com/f/ffs-help-athens-restaurant-the-community As you may know, the strip mall that Athens is located in experienced a fire on December 9th and they have been closed since that day. Athens has been a big supporter of our Benevolent Fund for many years, including donating $1,500 for our Toys for Kids event just one day before the fire. Since they have always been there for us, we are going to be there for them as they recover. Our union has purchased $1,000 in gift cards from Athens and we are excited to use those to raise even more money! Every $10 donated will get you one entry into the drawing for the gift cards. The drawing will take place on January 31st at 5 PM. Results will be posted on all of our social media platforms, as well as updated on the gofundme page. Please see the link to donate and for more information! 50% of proceeds will go directly back to Athens and the other 50% will go to organizations in our community that Athens has supported for many years such as the Auburn Food Bank!
We wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy holidays!
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/toys-for-kids-valley-professional-firefighters?fbclid=IwAR37V6SaPvcuoNTO9Vv7KsrXFIU0WMPW-tKtDkbfS2oLUoKCHxV0DXEsWRM Please click the link to donate! We are a couple of days away from purchasing gifts and we are at less than 60% of our fundraising goal at the time of this post! All gifts go directly to local families in our community. We could not do this event without the help of our great community members and businesses. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we are not able to fundraise in person like we normally do, so we are relying on the donations that we are receiving online. Thank you for your consideration and we wish you a happy holiday season!
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/toys-for-kids-valley-professional-firefighters?fbclid=IwAR0ep8lq8JkwZTHZfWkfQOQ67bCJVF-9Ht44EHNFuPr6Flz_28fp9EN_-tU WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are in the final days of fundraising for our 2020 Toys for Kids drive and we are still short of our goal! Due to COVID-19, we have been unable to collect donations at local businesses as we have done in the past. If you are able, we ask that you consider clinking the link and donating to this cause that is very important to us. We take great pride in the fact that these gifts go right back into our community. Thanks to the kind donations that we receive each year, we are typically able to support hundreds of families in the Auburn, Algona, and Pacific communities. We wish everyone a happy holiday season and thank you for your donations!
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/toys-for-kids-valley-professional-firefighters WE NEED YOUR HELP! Each year we help hundreds of families celebrate Christmas in the Algona, Auburn, and Pacific communities. This year we are unable to collect money in public due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we are asking for your donations to buy gifts for our fellow community members. We use our proceeds to buy gifts at the Auburn Fred Meyer and all of these gifts stay in our community and are donated to our local citizens. Please consider donating if you are able. We understand if you are unable to donate because these are certainly challenging times, but we appreciate any help that we can get! We wish everyone a happy holiday season!
Thank you to all veterans for your service to our country!
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters were honored to deliver a check for $400 to the The Auburn Food Bank on Friday for the Harvest Breakfast. The Valley Professional Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund is proud to support many programs around Auburn, Algona, and Pacific and we have had a long relationship with the Auburn Food Bank.
We wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween! Please be cautious of children if you are driving!
IAFF Local 1352 is proud to endorse Greg Markley for IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer. With decades of union leadership experience, including the last 17 as Secretary-Treasurer of the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Greg has the experience needed to help lead our great union forward. Our local has been fortunate to work side by side with Greg Markley for many years and we look forward to seeing him excel as the next General Secretary-Treasurer of the IAFF. #IAFF Markley 4 GST
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is not taking place in its full capacity. There will be a virtual memorial starting at 10:00 am. We will be recognizing FF Dave Lewis, a long time Local 1352 member, who died in December due to cancer that was determined to be related to his career as a fire fighter. Tune in at https://www.iaff.org/fffm20/
Have a safe Labor Day!
We are saddened to hear the news of a Bothell Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty late last night, as well as another officer who was shot and is recovering. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters would like to wish you all a happy and safe Independence Day!
RESIDENTIAL FIRE- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters are currently fighting a residential fire in south Auburn. Initial reports from occupants are that all residents were able to safely evacuate the structure.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters are always here for YOU!
RESIDENTIAL FIRE (Lea Hill)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to a residential fire with reports that an occupant was possibly still inside. Crews arrived to find smoke and flames from the second floor and quickly entered the structure in rescue mode due to the report of a possible victim. Fortunately, it was discovered that all occupants were able to safely exit the structure. One neighbor who was assisting before fire fighters arrived was treated for smoke inhalation. This fire is currently under investigation.
RESIDENTIAL FIRE (SOUTH AUBURN)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters were dispatched to reports of a residential fire this morning. Crews arrived and discovered smoke showing from the second floor. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire. Fortunately, nobody was home at the time of the fire and there were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.
FATAL RESIDENTIAL FIRE (SOUTH AUBURN)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters were dispatched to a residential fire in south Auburn this morning. Crews performed an aggressive fire attack and the fire was mostly contained to the room of origin. Unfortunately, firefighters found one person deceased inside the structure. This fire is currently under investigation.
Today we remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country to protect our freedom.
UPDATE 2 (Morning of 5/15): It has been reported by the King County Sheriff’s Office that the missing male was found deceased in the river this morning. UPDATE: It has now been reported that there were just two males on the boat. One made it to shore while one is still unaccounted for. Search efforts have been discontinued for the day due to loss of daylight and the scene has been turned over to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters are on scene of a River Rescue call near the 3400 block of Stuck River Drive. It has been reported that a 14’ boat overturned with three people on board. Two of the people were able to make it to the shore, but one is reported missing at this time.
We are thankful for all of the mothers out there, including the several that are Valley Professional Fire Fighters!
This statement was written by a fellow firefighter and has been making the rounds. Please support our fellow members of our community who are struggling in these challenging times. I am a Firefighter - a frontline worker, and to be honest I don't need free pizza or free cups of coffee. I don't need money off vouchers etc. I am grateful that I won’t be losing all my income due to this virus and as much as I greatly appreciate the gesture, please please please offer a free cup of coffee or pizza to the families who are struggling to feed their children, the older generation or self employed and to anyone else who is suffering financially from Covid-19 measures and are not covered by government grants or loans.
Thanks to our friends at Graham Fire & Rescue for this guide to help follow Jay Inslee's Stay at Home order! Please follow all current guidelines to help us minimize the spread of COVID-19!
We are saddened to learn of the Line of Duty Death of a Washington State Patrol Trooper this evening in the Chehalis area. Trooper Justin Schaffer was 28 years old and had served for 7 years with the Washington State Patrol. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and co-workers
WE NEED YOUR SUGGESTIONS! Our members are always looking for ways to give back to our great community and we understand there may be some difficult times ahead for our local small businesses. We would like to do our part in supporting our local restaurants by opting to order takeout when possible while we are on shift. We recognize the hard work that our small business owners and their employees do and we want to help them out by supporting their businesses during these unprecedented times! PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO RECOMMEND RESTAURANTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING TAKEOUT SERVICES IN AUBURN, PACIFIC, AND ALGONA! City of Auburn - Government City of Algona, WA City of Pacific Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Thank you to Renton Firefighters IAFF 864 for the great idea!
Please remember that Election Day is February 11th! Your ballot must be postmarked by February 11th OR dropped off at an approved drop box by 8 PM on February 11th to be counted. Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters strongly endorse APPROVING Proposition 1, which would authorize restoration of the regular property levy rate of $1.00/$1,000 assessed value for collection in 2021. Thank you for your continued support!
Election Day is coming up soon and we ask that you APPROVE VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY PROPOSITION 1! Be sure to have your ballot postmarked by February 11th if returning it by mail, or in an approved dropbox by 8 PM on February 11th.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers of Swedish Healthcare as they prepare to strike on January 28th at 7:00 am. Since Swedish has come under parent company Providence, they have began to put profit and executive pay over safe and quality care for patients. Swedish has been reducing staffing numbers, pay, and benefits while the CEO has seen a 157% increase in pay! IT IS TIME FOR SWEDISH TO PUT PATIENTS FIRST! SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
Ballots are now arriving in your mailboxes for the February 2020 Special Election. Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters ask that you APPROVE Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1! Approval of Proposition 1 will authorize restoration of the regular property levy rate of $1.00/$1,000 assessed value for collection in 2021. Although population and call volume has been rapidly increasing, our members are striving to give our citizens the most quality service possible!
Merry Christmas from your Valley Professional Fire Fighters! We hope everyone has a happy and safe Holiday Season!
We hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you to all of the Veterans who have stepped up to serve our country. We are proud to say that many of our members have served our country and we also have multiple members who are still serving in the military today.
The Chili Cook-off is happening now at Les Gove Park until 2:00! Come check it out and support the Auburn Food Bank!
Come down to the Auburn International Farmers Market at Les Gove Park tomorrow from 12:00-2:00 to check out the 2019 Chili Cook Off between our members and Auburn WA Police Department! 🔥Comment and let us know who you think will take the victory!🔥 Try our new and improved delicious chili that is slow cooked to perfection with quality ingredients. Our fire fighters are looking to take back the title from PD after somehow losing last year... #TheyMustHaveStuffedTheBallotBox #HeyAuburnPDWeCanDoHashtagsToo
The grill is still hot down at Les Gove Park! Come get some hot dogs and support our benevolent fund! We are talking Costco hot dogs, the good stuff!
Come down to Les Gove Park tomorrow to check out AuburnFest! Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters will be selling hot dogs with proceeds going to the Local 1352 Benevolent Fund. Combo meals are only $5!
APARTMENT FIRE (North Auburn)- Units were finishing up at the scene of a working residential fire when an apartment fire was dispatched in North Auburn. Units arrived on scene of an apartment building with heavy fire showing. Our members have been hard at work this afternoon and have received help from South King Fire, Puget Sound Fire, King County Medic One, and King County Fire District 20 (Rehab Unit). *Photo taken by citizen and used with permission*
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to a fire in an attached garage on 14th St SE this afternoon. The blaze was quickly extinguished by fire fighters and damage was mostly limited to the garage area. No injuries were reported.
Today we remember the men and women who have given their lives while serving our country. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and co-workers if fallen Deputy Ryan Thompson. We also hope for a quick and full recovery for wounded Officer Chavez.
Yesterday afternoon we received an urgent request for jackets at Pioneer Elementary in South Auburn. With the snow coming our way, we hurried and gathered some jackets and Engine 32 delivered them this morning. We are proud to participate In Operation Warm, putting jackets on kids in need. Thank you to KISW 99.9 "The Rock" and their listeners for donating some of the jackets that were delivered today!
School is canceled in Auburn, but there is never a snow day for your fire fighters. We are here to serve the community on this snowy day! Please drive safely!
Who are you rooting for today? Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters are on duty and ready to serve the community as everyone gets ready for the big game and a potential snow event today. Please be safe. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the worst days for motor vehicle collisions. Arrange for designated drivers in advance of your party, use a ride share service, or another form of safe transportation.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to a commercial vehicle fire at Freightliner Northwest in Pacific this morning. The fire is now out and is under investigation.
It was a privilege for our members attending the WSLC Leg Conference to listen to Larry Brown speak to kick it off. He is the president of the Washington State Labor Council, Auburn City Council Member, and a friend of fire fighters.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to a detached garage fire in Pacific just minutes after shift change at 7:00 this morning. Upon arrival, crews found the structure to be well involved in fire. There are no reports of injuries to fire fighters or civilians. King County Paramedics Local 2595 assisted us on this incident.
CARBON MONOXIDE EMERGENCY- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to a report of several ill employees inside of a business in Pacific. Crews found increased levels of carbon monoxide inside of the building. Five patients have been treated and are being transported to Harborview Medical Center. King County Paramedics Local 2595 also responded to this incident.
Today we recognize the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Although it has been nearly 51 years since his death, his dedication and work for equality are still remembered and valued.
We would like to take a moment to remember the four Seattle Fire Fighters who died at the Pang Warehouse Fire 24 years ago today. Lt. Walter Kilgore, Engine 10 Lt. Greg Shoemaker, Engine 13 Randy Terlicker, Engine 13 James Brown, Ladder 7
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from your Valley Professional Fire Fighters, including our 20 members that are on duty today.
We are setting up for our Toys for Kids event! There are 1,327 kids from Auburn, Pacific, and Algona signed up to receive gifts this year!
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters stand by the EMTs of Teamsters Local 763. AMR refuses to continue contract negotiations and EMTs are scheduled to begin a strike tomorrow at noon (12/21). Unfortunately, as a private company, AMR puts profit ahead of the citizens who they serve and their employees. Rest assured, if you call 911 during the strike, you will still get a response. There will be no fire department EMTs on strike. Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters will work tirelessly to give our citizens the service that you deserve. With that said, this strike will likely stretch resources thin in Seattle and King County due to longer out of service times on transports without the availability of AMR. We urge AMR to return to negotiations and we stand by the EMTs and their families who are affected by the strike!
Take a moment to remember the men and women that lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor on this date in 1941. It has been 77 years since the attack, but we continue to remember the greater than 2,000 people who died that day.
Watch for your Valley Professional Fire Fighters and their families who will be collecting money and new/unused toys over the next couple of weeks! We will be outside of the Haggen in Lakeland Hills as well as Fred Meyer on 10th St NE. The money is used to purchase additional toys that go directly to kids in the Auburn, Pacific, and Algona area. We are able to support over 1,000 local kids and we wouldn't be able to do it without the support of our great community!
We are extremely thankful for the men and women who have selflessly served in the military. Many of your Valley Professional Fire Fighters served in the military prior to joining the fire service and some continue to serve in the reserves.
Come on down to Station 31 tomorrow, October 27th, from 11 am- 2 pm for an open house! There will be many different activities for people of all ages and your Valley Professional Fire Fighters will be selling hot dogs. Proceeds will be going to our benevolent fund which supports many different local causes. Station 31 is located at 1101 D St. NE in Auburn.
It is hard to believe that it has been 17 years since the horrific attack on 9/11/2001. Although a lot of time has passed since the attack, we continue to remember the first responders and citizens who lost their lives that day. There were 343 firefighters who died that day and over 150 that have died since then of diseases such as cancer that can be directly attributed to time spent at Ground Zero. This photo shows FDNY Ladder 118 crossing the Brooklyn Bridge en route to the WTC. There were 6 men onboard and they all lost their lives that day. We will never forget 9/11.
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY- Unfortunately, suicide is a growing problem in the fire service. A 2015 survey of more than 4,000 first responders found that 37% have contemplated suicide and almost 7% had attempted it. In comparison, that is over 10 times greater than the general population. Whether you are a first responder or not, please remember that there are many resources that can help you. There are organizations directed towards first responders such as Safe Call Now or anyone can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'.
A couple of our off-duty members dropped off coffee and doughnuts to the striking members of IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers) Local 302. The members of IUOE Local 302 remain on strike but continue working on reaching a deal with the employer. This union represents the men and women that operate heavy equipment such as tower cranes, concrete pumpers, and more around the Puget Sound region and into Central Washington. We stand by our brothers and sisters as they work on getting fair wages, hours, and working conditions. Iuoe Local 302 Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
MUTUAL AID FIRE (Enumclaw)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters on Ladder 31 and Battalion 31 are currently assisting with a large barn fire in Enumclaw.
Photo Credit- Evergreen Media Production (@EMP_newsmedia on twitter)
Photo from VRFA
Photo from VRFA
Photo Credit- Evergreen Media Production (@EMP_newsmedia on twitter)
Remember that ballots are due on August 7th! Jason Rittereiser for Congress is endorsed by your Valley Professional Fire Fighters and many other locals!
Three of your Valley Professional Fire Fighters, along with a fire fighter from North Highline riding on our engine, have been deployed to Northern California to fight the Mendocino Complex Fire. Our crew is part of a Type 1 Strike Team that includes crews from Kirkland Fire, North Kitsap Fire, South Kitsap Fire, and Shoreline Fire. This deployment could last 2+ weeks. Join us in wishing them a safe deployment.
We are saddened as we wake up to hear the news of a Kent Police Officer losing his life in the line of duty this morning. Our thoughts are with the fallen officer’s family, friends, and his brothers and sisters at Kent PD.
FILL THE BOOT HAPPENING NOW- Come drop some money in the boot near the Outlet Collection (Supermall) benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association!
FILL THE BOOT THIS FRIDAY- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters will be joined by South King County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2024 as we once again Fill the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We will be near the The Outlet Collection Seattle (formerly known as the Supermall) for most of the day! Come by and drop some money in the boot for a great cause.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Keep this in mind as you stock up for the Fourth of July!
Crews are still on scene of the residential fire in South Auburn. It is reported that all residents are out of the building. Several units are on scene including units from Kent and Federal Way. *Photo from VRFA
COMMERCIAL FIRE (North Auburn)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters started off the morning with a small fire at a business in the 1200 block of Auburn Way N. The fire was extinguished and no injuries to occupants were reported.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters care about all of our citizens, even the furry four-legged ones! Molly, an 8 year old cat, was rescued from the 3rd floor of the apartment fire this afternoon and reunited safely with her owner after receiving some oxygen!
3 DAY OLD PUPPY REMOVED FROM HEATING DUCT- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters get the privilege of serving the community each day, and sometimes this includes helping out those with 4 legs! Between emergencies yesterday, your fire fighters on Engine 32 helped remove a 3 day old puppy from a heating duct after it fell through a vent. Fire fighters went underneath the home to access the duct and were eventually able to remove the puppy through the vent. The little pup was safely reunited with her mother and the rest of the litter.
Did you know that approximately 1.5 million people in the US are living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Today is the 11th annual World Autism Awareness Day and all of April is Autism Awareness Month. The goal is to educate people about autism and the challenges that those living with autism face!
Interested in becoming a union firefighter?There are several opportunities to apply to local fire departments this spring season! Follow the links for more information. VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY (Valley Professional Fire Fighters - Local 1352) http://www.vrfa.org/Employment SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT(Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27) http://www.seattle.gov/fire/jobs-and-opportunities/hiring-process TACOMA FIRE DEPARTMENT (Tacoma Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 31) https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=13279 OLYMPIA FIRE DEPARTMENT (Olympia Fire Fighters IAFF Local 468) http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/fire-department/fire-employment.aspx GIG HARBOR FIRE & MEDIC ONE (Gig Harbor Firefighters Local 3390) http://gigharborfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-FF-Hiring-Announcement.pdf
Weekly update for March 5th-11th
LOCAL 1352 WEEKLY UPDATE FOR FEB 26TH- MAR 4TH
Today marks the 100th anniversary of our great union, the International Association of Fire Fighters. The IAFF has fought for the health and safety of many fire fighters across the US and Canada. Safety standards were nearly non-existent 100 years ago when our union was founded and many firefighters worked 84 hour weeks! Our union has continued to grow and now our members protect 85% of the US population.
Another busy week for your Valley Professional Fire Fighters!
Great news coming in this evening! Thank you to our citizens for the strong support!
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters remain busy both on and off duty!
VOTE YES! Proposition 1 ballots are due today! Please remember to send in your ballots and vote YES for Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1! This is a vote to continue the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) that was originally approved by voters back in 2006 and was re-approved in 2012. A Fire Benefit Charge has to be renewed by voters every six years. There are ballot drop boxes at the Auburn Library (1102 Auburn Way S) and the Algona Pacific Library (255 Ellingson Rd). You can drop off ballots at these locations with no stamp required!
BALLOTS DUE TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 13th- Please remember to send in your ballots and vote YES for Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1! This is a vote to continue the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) that was originally approved by voters back in 2006 and was re-approved in 2012. A Fire Benefit Charge has to be renewed by voters every six years. There are ballot drop boxes at the Auburn Library (1102 Auburn Way S) and the Algona Pacific Library (255 Ellingson Rd).
Please remember to send in your ballots by February 13th and vote YES for Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1! This is a vote to continue the Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) that was originally approved by voters back in 2006 and was re-approved in 2012. A Fire Benefit Charge has to be renewed by voters every six years.
Show your support for your Valley Professional Fire Fighters by adding our temporary frame to your photo! Just click "Try It" below this photo and follow the instructions. Remember to vote YES on Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1. This is a vote to continue the current Fire Benefit Charge (FBC), which was originally approved in November of 2006.
We are relieved to hear that there were no injuries when Medic 12 was hit by a falling tree while responding to an emergency last night. This unit is based in unincorporated King County north of Enumclaw, but the paramedics on board often rotate to different units around south King County. The paramedics at King County Medic One work side by side with many different fire departments in the south end of the county.
You can show your support for your Valley Professional Fire Fighters on your Profile Picture by using the Frame that we created! Just click "try it" and follow instructions to use the frame on your picture. Remember to vote YES on Valley Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1. This is a vote to continue the current Fire Benefit Charge (FBC), which was originally approved in November of 2006.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters would like to thank our brothers and sisters in blue that we regularly work with. We work with local police on many different types of calls including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Building Fires, Scenes of Violence, and many other types of emergencies. A big thank you to the Auburn WA Police Department Pacific, Wa Police Department Algona, WA Police Department Washington State Patrol and other local police agencies that we occasionally work with as well
Please be safe and enjoy your New Years Eve! As always, your Valley Professional Fire Fighters will be on duty around the clock if you need us!
HERITAGE BUILDING FIRE DONATIONS- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters were able to make a donation of several cases of toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss that were going directly to the victims of the fire. This was done through the Auburn Food Bank located at 930 18th Pl NE.
Photo courtesy of Jacob Kimerer
Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire
Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire
Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire
Photo courtesy of Jacob Kimerer
Photo courtesy of Jacob Kimerer
RESIDENTIAL FIRE (Auburn)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to a house fire just before 10:30 this morning. Fire fighters arrived to find smoke coming from the residence and quickly extinguished the fire. Fortunately, the resident was not home at the time of the fire.
ONE DOG RESCUED FROM BURNING HOME (South Auburn)- On Wednesday afternoon your Valley Professional Fire Fighters were dispatched to reports of a fire in a mobile home. Firefighters arrived and were notified that no humans were inside, but there were two dogs still in the home. Fire fighters entered the structure and searched for both dogs. They were both found by crews and were removed from the structure. Both dogs were immediately given oxygen via pet oxygen masks. One dog was transported to a local veterinary hospital. The hospital confirmed today that the dog had been discharged safely last night with her family and is expected to make a full recovery. Unfortunately, the second dog was unable to be revived and passed away at the scene. A family of 4 has been displaced and has received assistance from Red Cross. *Photo is the surviving dog and was originally shared by VRFA Twitter
OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING (Auburn)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded with Auburn Police and King County Medic One to an officer involved shooting just blocks from Station 31 this afternoon. No suspects are outstanding according to APD.
After listening to presentations by both mayoral candidates, your Valley Professional Fire Fighters overwhelmingly voted to endorse Nancy Backus for re-election as Auburn Mayor. Mayor Backus has proven that she cares about our community. Please remember to drop off your ballots at a ballot drop box by 8 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 7th. You can also return your ballot by mail but it must be postmarked by Nov. 7th. @backusformayor
FILL THE BOOT AT THE OUTLET COLLECTION (FORMERLY THE SUPERMALL)- We are out collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the intersection of 15th St SW and O st SW in Auburn! Come honk and drop some money in the boot!
REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN (Colorado Springs, CO): Two members from Valley Professional Firefighters' Honor Gaurd are attending the annual IAFF Fallen Firefighters Memorial dedication that took place this weekend. 190 names are being added to the memorial this year.
This picture shows FDNY Ladder 118 crossing the Brooklyn Bridge while responding to the World Trade Center. There were 6 men onboard Ladder 118 at the time and all 6 of them perished. Today we remember all 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and over 2,500 others that died 16 years ago today. We must also remember the many others who have died since of 9/11 diseases such as cancer and respiratory diseases.
2 ALARM HOUSE FIRE (AUBURN)- In the early hours of the morning your Valley Professional Fire Fighters battled a two alarm house fire on M St NE just north of E Main. The fire was brought under control and all occupants escaped the blaze without injuries. We were assisted by South King Fire, Puget Sound Fire, and King County Medic One. Photo from KOMO 4 News
E31 delivers the chili
FF Connell, Captain Mitchell, Pacific Mayor Leanne Guier, and FF Scott McFeron
WILDFIRE (Rochester, WA): Your Valley Professional Firefighters are enroute to assist other local resources with a rapid moving wildfire fire near I-5 in Rochester, WA. Photo credit: Q13 http://via.q13fox.com/4HZz0
SOLAR ECLIPSE: We hope everyone gets a good view of the solar eclipse this Monday morning, and please take a quick look at our safety information on how to protect your eyes during the event.
RESIDENTIAL FIRE (PACIFIC)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters were dispatched to a residential fire in Pacific early this morning. Crews discovered fire showing upon arrival. Despite a partial roof collapse there are no known injuries to the resident or fire fighters.
SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT (HWY 18)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Highway 18 before 10:00 this morning. This incident required a patient to be extricated and a male was transported to Harborview via Airlift Northwest.
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters are thankful for the men and women who have paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom.
Some of your Valley Professional Fire Fighters got the opportunity to listen to Melissa Luck of KXLY News in Spokane speak this morning about the powers of social media. #WSCFFed17
Your fire fighters working this morning at the house fire in the Lea Hill neighborhood
FF STAIRCLIMB EVENT RESULTS: Throughout the day, 10 of your Valley Professional Firefighters took turns climbing 69 flights in full bunker gear & air packs up the Columbia Tower in Seattle representing Team VRFA. Of note was Local 1352 member Steve Rierson's climb time of 15 minutes & 5 seconds, placing him 68th overall out of the nearly 1,800 firefighters that made the climb today, a very impressive top 100 finish by brother Rierson! Your Valley Firefighters have raised over $11,500 in donations so far to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, to fight blood cancer. Did you know it is said that over 60% of firefighters will get some form of cancer during their lifetime? These causes are near and dear to us and our families. Donations to the team or individual members can still be done through the following link: http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/FirefighterStairclimb?team_id=65897&pg=team&fr_id=1552
Captain Reed Astley
Battalion Chief Paul Strong
Deputy Chief Kevin Olson- Although he will no longer be a member of Local 1352 with this promotion, Deputy Chief Olson had been a member of our local since 1991.
Captain Matthew Kinnee
Assistant Fire Marshall Larry Upton
Fire Marshall Karen Stewart
Assistant Fire Marshall Josh Rogers
Battalion Chief Gary Barker
Deputy Fire Marshal Michael Homan
Captain Jesse Mitchell
Today we celebrate the 99th birthday of the International Association of Fire Fighters. In that 99 years there have been many positive changes for firefighters working on the front lines. Did you know that firefighters used to work 84 or more hours per week? Thanks to our union we have reasonable work weeks, presumptive illness legislation, and many safety advancements. We are looking forward to celebrating 100 years at the 2018 IAFF Convention, which will be hosted by Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27.
FATAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT: A deadly motor vehicle crash is being investigated on West Valley Highway in Algona. No further details at this time. Valley Firefighters respond to calls in this area from Station 38 located in Pacific. -Photo & information courtesy of King County Sheriff PIO Twitter & Q13 fox.
RESDENTIAL FIRE (LEA HILL)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to reports of a residential fire this morning and discovered heavy flames throughout the home. Access to the house was difficult due to a car blocking the long driveway and firefighters had to fight the fire defensively. Firefighters are still on scene. Photo courtesy of @valleyfire twitter.
Some of your Valley Professional Fire Fighters attended the Valentine Breakfast this morning, which is a fund raiser for Nexus Youth and Families (formally known until this morning as Auburn Youth Resources). It was a great experience and very nice to see 100's in attendance to raise money for such a great cause. Nexus provides services to kids and young adults in south King and northern Pierce Counties that include substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, homeless services, and more.
Call your senator today to voice your opinion! "Right to work" is wrong for Washington families! Also, SB 5692 is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, February 8th at 1:30 pm and is open for public comment. This will be located at the Capitol Campus and will be in Senate Hearing Room 4. Legislative hotline: (800)-562-6000
LODD MEMORIAL (Bremerton, WA): Earlier today the Line of Duty memorial for Firefighter Jimmy Hendryx took place. Brother Hendryx recently passed away from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, a cancer related to the exposures firefighters endure over our career. This is the first line of duty death in the history of Bremerton Fire. Several members of Valley Professional Firefighters were in attendance & assisted with Honor Guard duties. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and members of Local 437. RFB *photos from Fire Chaplain Pat Ellis
Today we remember the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster that occurred on this day in 1986. Did you know that the Commander of that mission was Dick Scobee who graduated from Auburn High School in 1957? He also has an elementary school named after him in north Auburn.
CALL TOTALS (Auburn, Pacific, Algona): There were 12,504 emergency calls ran by your Valley Professional Firefighters in 2016. This is a record number of calls, and an increase of nearly 30% since 2007 when 8,265 calls were ran. Your IAFF Local 1352 firefighters are here to proudly serve you in 2017.....Happy New Years from your firefighters!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! On this Christmas, just like any other day of the year, your Valley Professional Fire Fighters are proudly staffing five fire stations to serve the 80,000+ citizens of Auburn, Pacific, and Algona. A couple of weeks ago we were lucky enough to drive Santa Claus through the Auburn Santa Parade!
Kerry Garberding (City of Pacific Councilmember and member of the VRFA Board of Governance) and his wife Katie Garberding (City of Pacific Councilmember) are heavily involved with USO. They do a toy drive each year for the families of deployed soldiers. Unfortunately, this year one of their big donors backed out. Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters worked with surrounding locals to raise money for this great cause. With help from Local 2024, South King Firefighters Foundation, and Local 726 we raised just shy of $1500.00 in two days!
Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters would like to thank all veterans for their service to our country. We are proud that many of our members are veterans.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION FILL THE BOOT- Tomorrow, from 9am to 5pm, we will be out at the Outlet Collection (formerly known as the Super Mall) collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Assosciation. We will be out there with the South King Professional Fire Fighters, volunteers from the MDA, local community leaders, fire department administration, and others! Come by and drop some money in the boot for a great cause!
CHILI COOK-OFF (AUBURN FARMERS MARKET)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters participated in a chili cook-off against members of the Auburn Police Department yesterday at the farmers market. Unfortunately, we did not get the victory but we will bring back the trophy next year! Thank you to the participating members (and their families), Auburn Police Department, and the City of Auburn.
MS BIKE RIDE: A group of current & retired Valley Professional Firefighters are participating in the Deception Pass Classic this weekend, raising funds for Multiple Sclerosis research. This is one of many off duty events Local 1352 participates in throughout the year making our communities better. Donations can be made at the following link: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/WASBikeEvents?team_id=453058&pg=team&fr_id=27170
DEER RESCUE (LAKELAND HILLS)- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters were called this morning to assist a deer that got its leg stuck in a chain link fence. With permission from the homeowner, the crew from Engine 33 cut a small portion of the fence to free the animal. The deer appeared to be exhausted after trying to free itself but didn't have any visible injuries. Your firefighters get to help with many different types of emergencies and we are proud to serve our community 24/7/365.
BRUSH FIRE- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to a large brush fire off of Auburn Way S at approximately 4:45 yesterday afternoon. We received assistance from Enumclaw Fire, Skyway Fire, South Puget Sound Hand Team, Zone 3 Rehab, and King County Fire District 44. This fire was challenging due to the steep terrain that was involved. Luckily, no structures were involved. More brush fires are likely over the coming days due to high heat conditions in the northwest. *Photo and info courtesy of @valleyfire on Twitter
Hurry out to downtown Auburn to visit with your local firefighters today! We will be at the Auburn Farmers Market until 2:00. The market is located at 23 A St SW.
Make sure you look out for your furry friends this summer...
MEMORIAL WEEKEND- Have fun out there, your Valley Firefighters are happy to serve you 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, at all 5 of our professionally staffed stations in Auburn, Algona, & Pacific. We would like to thank & remember all of those who served our country & paid the ultimate sacrifice, we salute & honor your service this Memorial Day! As this is the first weekend many get their Bbq going, please take a moment to make sure it's clean of grease, the propane tank and lines are inspected, and that it is placed away from structures, trees, & brush.
COMMERCIAL FIRE RESPONSE- Your Valley Professional Fire Fighters responded to an apartment fire in South Auburn shortly after 03:00 this morning. One person was evaluated for smoke inhalation and five people were displaced. *Photo and info courtesy of Valley Regional Fire Twitter, @valleyfire
#IAFF1352
OPERATION WARM- For the second consecutive week, your Valley Professional Firefighters distributed coats to local kids in need as a part of Operation Warm. The children were very excited to have new jackets and one girl said she liked her new jacket because "the pockets are soft inside like marshmallows". Operation Warm is a great program and we look forward to working with them in the future!
Photo of the ongoing commercial fire in the Lakeland Hills community.
Come out and help the Valley Professional Firefighters Local 1352 Stairclimb Team raise money to fight cancer by raising some pints on Elysian Brewer's Night! Join us at Oddfellas Pub and Eatery in Auburn on Thursday February 25th at 5:00 PM. There will be beers, raffle tickets, and a donation boot. All money raised will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for cancer research. If you are not able to attend or would like to make a tax deductible donation follow the link to our team fundraising page. Thanks for your continued support! http://www.llswa.org/goto/valley1352
Valley Professional Firefighters have been busy so far in 2016, on pace to run over 1,000 calls for the month of January out of our 5 staffed stations. This photo shows the Engine Bay at Station 31, normally in this picture you would see Battalion, Ladder, & Engine 31, but they were all out responding to 911 calls (Aid 31 was in quarters just off screen). #iafflocal1352
Valley Firefighters have been collecting toys and monetary donations for our Annual Kids Toy Drive throughout December. Over 1,300 local children were registered through the Auburn food bank. The toy distribution will be this Saturday at Auburn High School. Donations can be dropped off through Friday at any VRFA fire station throughout Auburn. Merry Christmas from us to you & all that have donated!
Local 1352 will have 15 members participating at the Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle this coming March. It's a 69 flight climb up the Columbia Tower in full bunker gear while raising funds for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society (blood cancers). It's also touted as the worlds largest firefighter competition. If you are interested or able to make a donation you can click the following link to make a team donation, or select an individual firefighter as well (which goes to team totals). http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/FirefighterStairclimb?team_id=64343&pg=team&fr_id=1500 #iaff1352
This morning your Valley Firefighters took on Auburn PD in our annual charity football game at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Unfortunately we were handily defeated by Auburn Police who put on a great showing, we congratulate them on their win. It was really a win-win for all, as the benefactor of the game is the Auburn Food Bank. We collected over 300 pounds of food to be donated! Many thanks to all who participated and our spectators that brought the donations.
This morning your Valley Firefighters took on Auburn PD in our annual charity football game at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Unfortunately we were handily defeated by Auburn Police who put on a great showing, we congratulate them on their win. It was really a win-win for all, as the benefactor of the game is the Auburn Food Bank. We collected over 300 pounds of food to be donated! Many thanks to all who participated and our spectators that brought the donations.
This morning your Valley Firefighters took on Auburn PD in our annual charity football game at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Unfortunately we were handily defeated by Auburn Police who put on a great showing, we congratulate them on their win. It was really a win-win for all, as the benefactor of the game is the Auburn Food Bank. We collected over 300 pounds of food to be donated! Many thanks to all who participated and our spectators that brought the donations.
This morning your Valley Firefighters took on Auburn PD in our annual charity football game at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Unfortunately we were handily defeated by Auburn Police who put on a great showing, we congratulate them on their win. It was really a win-win for all, as the benefactor of the game is the Auburn Food Bank. We collected over 300 pounds of food to be donated! Many thanks to all who participated and our spectators that brought the donations.
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