The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) recently recognized volunteer Barbara Saelid for 17 years of dedicated service to the legacy Auburn Fire Department and the VRFA. Saelid began volunteering under former Auburn Fire Department Chief Bob Johnson and helped with many administrative tasks, including sorting reports and counting and separating school flyers. She became a vital part of the Technical Services Division of the VRFA, saving staff many hours. Saelid not only visited weekly to give of her time, she also attended and assisted at many fire department events.