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Boyer-led bill for firefighter benefits makes way to …

4/7/2021
The Arizona House of Representatives advanced SB 1451 introduced by Senator Paul Boyer (R-Glendale), District 20, on April 7 and designed to make it easier for firefighters to qualify for coverage under a cancer presumption.

Goodyear officially opens Station 186 in Estrella …

3/4/2021
The in-person audience at the virtual ribbon-cutting for Goodyear’s newest fire station March 3 may have been small and socially distanced, but it was loud and proud.

Hometown Heroes launches by recognizing long-time …

2/1/2021
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 …

Queen Creek has 14 New Firefighters

12/11/2020
Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department (QCFMD) is welcoming 14 new firefighters. With the joint fire academy class of 20-2 coming to an end, the (QCFMD) celebrates the successful completion of 13 …

Saving a life gets a bit easier with new tool

11/20/2020
First responders in Florence now have a state-of-the-art tool to help them care for patients in cardiac distress.The new device also protects first responders from COVID-19 infection while caring for …

Arizona officials tackle workers' comp law for …

1/16/2020
PHOENIX — State lawmakers are looking to close a loophole in the law they say has allowed cities to deny workers’ compensation benefits to firefighters with cancer. Sen. Heather …

Arizona firefighters earn over $45,000 on average

10/24/2019
Arizona firefighters are middle of the pack when it comes to salaries across the nation, even when adjusted for cost of living. According to a study by Frontpoint, Arizona pays their firefighters …

Community donations sought for backpack event

7/25/2017
By Marge Clark Special to Independent Newsmedia Valley View Community Food Bank will again help children return to school ready to learn. Children are invited to the food bank warehouse, …

Third-graders graduate from PFC reading program

3/9/2017
By Tim Eiden Special to Independent Newsmedia Convincing a third-grader that reading can be more exciting than video games is always a challenge. So that’s exactly what the Peoria …