Serving Those Who Serve

KVVFA programs exist to support the volunteer firefighters of the Kittitas Valley and the community they protect. Our members serve as volunteer firefighters and emergency responders with Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue, and the association stands behind them with training support, benefits, advocacy, and direct assistance when hardship strikes. Every program below is funded by memberships and donations and overseen by our volunteer Board of Directors.

Core Programs

Four ongoing programs, each tied directly to our mission and objectives.

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Education & Training

We support the ongoing education of volunteer firefighters, from fire suppression and EMS fundamentals to specialized certifications and drills. Members train alongside the career staff of Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue so they are ready when the tones drop, and the association works to remove cost barriers that keep volunteers from advancing.

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Fire Prevention & Community Outreach

Prevention is the cheapest fire to fight. KVVFA promotes fire prevention and life-safety education throughout Kittitas County Fire Protection District No. 2. We share seasonal safety guidance, participate in community events, and connect neighbors with the resources they need to protect their homes and land.

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Benevolent Fund

A dedicated fund providing direct assistance to KVVFA members, their families, and others in the community facing hardship. Whether it is a member injured in the line of duty or a neighbor displaced by fire, the Benevolent Fund lets the association respond with tangible help, not just sympathy. It is maintained separately from our General Fund.

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Community Events & Advocacy

We sponsor periodic events and outreach that strengthen the connection between volunteers, career staff, district leadership, and the public. We also represent the interests of volunteer firefighters so that volunteerism in the fire service continues to thrive in the valley. Our quarterly board meetings are open to all members.

In the Field

Our members do not just hold meetings. They answer the call.

Five KVVFA volunteer firefighters in turnout gear at the scene of a structure fire at night

KVVFA members after an overnight structure-fire response in the Kittitas Valley, serving as volunteer firefighters with Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue. Long after the flames are out, volunteers stay on scene for overhaul, opening walls and roofs to make sure the fire is truly done.

Our Impact

KVVFA was incorporated in March 2026 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 41-4873740). In our first year, our work has included:

  • Emergency response: our members respond to structure fires, wildland fires, and medical emergencies throughout the district as volunteers with Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue, day and night.
  • Training: supporting member participation in ongoing firefighting and EMS training and drills alongside KVFR career staff.
  • Community engagement: fire prevention and life-safety outreach at community events across the Kittitas Valley.
  • Benevolent Fund: established and maintained to provide direct assistance to members, families, and community members in need.
  • Open governance: quarterly board meetings open to members, with bylaws, meeting minutes, and governing documents published on our Documents page.

As a young organization, we publish our records as we grow. Our incorporation, bylaws, and meeting minutes are all available on the Documents page, and IRS Form 990 filings will be posted as they are filed.

Be Part of the Work

Join the association, support a program, or reach out to learn more about volunteering.