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Engine 194 responds to an RV fire in Peoria. Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among fire fighters, with 75% being cancer related, according to the most recent data from the International Association of Fire Fighters. The city is about to launch a pilot cancer screening program intended to increase early detection and treatment with the goal to have longer and healthier lives for firefighters.
Peoria fire-medical cancer program set to launch
Retired Peoria Fire-Medical Department Capt. David Rehnke, 59, succumbed last month to a 10-year battle with renal cell carcinoma. His death was considered to be in the line of duty caused by … more
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A passenger vehicle fire was reported at 7:19 p.m. Feb. 16 in the 2800 block of East Superstition Freeway.
53 fires reported Feb. 11-16 in Mesa
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department was dispatched to the following fires Feb. 11-16: Dumpster fire in a vehicle parking area, 12:16 a.m. Feb. 11, 2000 block of North Country Club Drive. … more
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The Superstition Fire and Medical District provides fire suppression, fire prevention, wildland protection, advanced life support, rescue, extrication and medical transportation services out of five fire stations.
3 fire chief candidate finalists to be interviewed in March
One employed and two retired fire officials are finalists for a new Superstition Fire and Medical District chief and are to tour local facilities and be interviewed in March. “The … more
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A fire was reported at 5:14 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 2000 block of West Baseline Road in Mesa.
65 Mesa fire incidents reported Feb. 1-10
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department was dispatched to the following fires Feb. 4-10: Alarm fire in the 4400 block of East Holmes Avenue, 8:29 a.m. Feb. 4 — alarm system sounded due to … more
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Peoria’s community paramedicine program gets boost
Peoria residents might not be familiar with the community paramedicine program that is part of the city’s fire-medical department, but that could change moving forward. more
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The Superstition Fire and Medical District provides fire suppression, fire prevention, wildland protection, advanced life support, rescue, extrication and medical transportation services out of five fire stations.
Fire chief recruitment, selection topic of SFMD board executive session Feb. 17
The Superstition Fire and Medical District board may meet Wednesday in a closed-door executive session to discuss the recruitment and selection of a fire chief. The board meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. … more
AFMA receives re-accreditation
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority officials are actively looking for ways to improve quality of service for Sun City West. more
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The fire district provides fire suppression, fire prevention, wildland protection, advanced life support, rescue, extrication and medical transportation services out of five fire stations.
Fire chief recruitment and selection topic of SFMD board executive sessions
The Superstition Fire and Medical District board will have meetings Feb. 11 and 12 that include closed-door executive sessions to discuss the recruitment and selection of a fire … more
The area proposed for annexation, shown in orange, abuts Goodyear on two sides.
Goodyear to explore annexation request that could lead to 4,600-home development
Goodyear staff will explore a request to annex 1,250 acres of mostly undeveloped farmland near Queen Creek Road and 187th Avenue that could lead to development of a 4,600-home master-planned community known as Estrella Highlands. more
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The city approved the acquisition of a 26,240 square foot industrial building, 733 W. Seldon Lane, on 1.72 acres to be used by the Peoria Fire-Medical Department for storage.
Peoria buys property for storage, maintenance
The Peoria Fire-Medical Department will now have more room for its fleet vehicles and other associated equipment. more
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Dean Slack brought his love for music to Peoria when he moved to Peoria in the 1950s. Over the years, Mr. Slack contributed his many talents to the community, making it a better place.
Hometown Heroes launches by recognizing long-time Peoria resident
Over the years, Dean Slack, 83, has donated his time to the Peoria community in an astounding variety of ways. His dedication to the community has earned him a nomination for the first Peoria … more
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Fire Station 186 at 18430 W. Willis Road in Goodyear’s Estrella Mountain Ranch community, is one of two new stations opening this year.
Goodyear Fire Station 186 opens in Estrella Mountain Ranch
Goodyear Fire Station 186, a 12,587-square-foot facility designed to ensure firefighters’ long-term health, is now in service. more
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Goodyear Recreation Campus Phase I construction at the 86-acre site on Estrella Parkway between Van Buren Street and Yuma Road, is expected to be completed this summer.
75 years of progress: Major city projects under way in Goodyear
Goodyear experienced tremendous growth in 2020, with dozens of industrial and housing projects wrapping up or getting under way, and small businesses opening, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The new year is expected to bring more of the same, and the city itself has some major projects that will come to fruition or get under way in 2021. more
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David Rehnke
Former Peoria fire-medical captain succumbs to cancer
Peoria Fire-Medical Department retired Capt. David Rehnke, 59, succumbed to a 10-year battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma on Jan. 11, 2021. more
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The Mesquite Mountain Ranch home development would have views of the north side of the White Tank Mountains. On Jan. 19 the Surprise City Council will hear the preliminary plat and planned-unit development overlay for Rancho Vista, a development surrounded by Mesquite Mountain on the south and west.
More homes planned on Surprise’s west edge
While most of Surprise’s development since 2014-15 has filled in the gaps for unfinished projects and areas of town, expansion into the city’s desert edges was always on the horizon. more
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Fire damages 10 Scottsdale garbage trucks
Several garbage trucks, which run on compressed natural gas, caught fire and were damaged at Scottsdale’s North Corporate Yard, fire department officials say. Both Scottsdale and Phoenix … more
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Photo by Arianna Grainey
Tempe City Council OKs internal budget transfer to build Fire Station 6 barrier
The Tempe Fire Department has requested --- and now approved by Tempe City Council earlier this month --- a transfer of funds to help the construction of Fire Station 6, 655 Ash Ave. The request … more
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Sparklers are legal in Arizona, but use common sense when using them.
Queen Creek aims for fireworks safety as holidays arrive
COVID-19 has changed the way many of us will be celebrating the holidays. But one thing that is sure to be on the menu are fireworks. They’re festive and fun, but also dangerous. more
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BoSa Donuts drive-thru is proposed for the vacant lot at the top of the image.
Goodyear council tables BoSa Donuts decision over traffic concerns
BoSa Donuts may take a little bit longer than expected to make its debut in Goodyear. more
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The fire district provides fire suppression, fire prevention, wildland protection, advanced life support, rescue, extrication and medical transportation services out of five fire stations.
Superstition Fire and Medical District board to meet Dec. 16
Approving an agreement in a consent agenda for Ultimate Kronos Group cloud-based human resources software is planned at the Dec. 16 meeting of the Superstition Fire and Medical District board. The … more
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