VRFA fire and rescue blotter | Sept. 25

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 182 calls for service between Sept. 14 and 20, among them the following:

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 182 calls for service between Sept. 14 and 20, among them the following:

Sept. 14

Aid call: 8:29 a.m., (Algona). Firefighters and King County Medics treated a woman who was complaining of chest pressure and a private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC).

Sept. 15

Burn complaint: 4:44 p.m., (Lakeland Hills). Word of a possible illegal burn complaint set firefighters on the trot to a home, where they found its owner out back burning pieces of an old fence. When the fire was out, firefighters let that home owner know about proper burning materials and procedures for requesting a burn permit.

Sept. 16

Accident: 6:21 p.m., (Pacific). Firefighters responded to a two-car accident and transported one man with minor injuries to MAMC for further evaluation.

Sept. 17

Aid call: 8:03 a.m., (Auburn). Firefighters treated a man all over for pain and weakness, and a private ambulance him to a local area hospital.

Sept. 18

Aid call: 12:34 p.m., (Lea Hill). Firefighters treated a woman who had suffered a seizure, and a private ambulance transported her to a local hospital.

Sept. 20

Dryer fire: 11:45 a.m., (Pacific). Firefighters responding to a reported dryer fire at Rainier Vista found the first floor charged with smoke and a dryer fire in the laundry room on the first floor. The building was evacuated and the crew’s quick attack on the fire kept it contained to the dryer. Firefighters ventilated the first floor with positive pressure fans to remove smoke.