VRFA Blotter: Slip in flooded basement, 2-vehicle collision, stovetop fire, fall off horse & more

Here are 911 Calls for Service responded to by the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) from Sept. 29–Oct. 5, 2025:

• Aid Cal: (Pacific): On Monday, September 29th at 12:51 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an adult female who suffered multiple injuries after slipping in her flooded apartment. The water had reportedly been leaking since Friday, leaving standing water in the home. Firefighters treated the patient on scene and transferred her to Tri-Med for transport to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. After patient care was complete, crews shut off the building’s water supply and notified the management company and residents.
• Aid Call (Auburn): On Monday, September 30th at 10:51 a.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an adult male requesting aid. Firefighters treated the patient on scene and determined he needed additional medical evaluation. He was transported to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center by private ambulance for further treatment.
• Aid Call (Auburn): On Wednesday, October 1st at 2:35 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an elderly male who had fallen out of his wheelchair after accidentally going over a curb. The man explained he was hurrying from the bus station to the post office before it closed. After confirming he was uninjured, firefighters pushed his wheelchair the rest of the way and made sure he arrived safely and on time.
• Motor Vehicle Collision (Auburn): On Thursday, October 2nd at 3:54 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to a two-vehicle collision with reported injuries. Firefighters evaluated three patients on scene with varying injuries. Two patients were transported to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center by private ambulance, and one patient was transported by VRFA firefighters.
• House Fire (Auburn): On Friday, October 3rd at 12:47 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to reports of smoke coming from a residence. Firefighters gained access to the home, quickly extinguished a small stovetop fire, and ventilated the property. One dog was rescued, and two cats were located unharmed. No injuries were reported to the homeowner or firefighters.
• Mutual Aid Airlift (District 44): On Saturday, October 4th at 4:09 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to Station 96 to set up a landing zone for Airlift Northwest. District 44 firefighters and King County Medic One paramedics were on scene treating a female patient who had fallen off a horse and fractured her femur. Airlift Northwest transported the patient to Harborview Medical Center for further care.
• Aid Call (Auburn): On Sunday, October 5th at 12:20 a.m., VRFA firefighters responded to a man in his 20s who had accidentally shot himself in both legs. Firefighters treated the patient on scene, and he was transported to Harborview Medical Center for continued care.