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El Mirage taps Richardson as interim fire chief

7/10/2020
The city of El Mirage named Assistant Fire Chief Chris Richardson as Interim Fire Chief following the departure of Chris DeChant.

Arizona fire departments see decrease in calls due to …

7/7/2020
Municipal fire departments around the valley have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic since late February and the call volume has decreased inside some organizations, officials contend.

Avondale Fire near Phoenix Raceway forces evacuations

6/26/2020
Over 30 homes have been evacuated as crews from multiple agencies battle a brush fire near Phoenix Raceway.

Bush Fire forces evacuation of Apache Lake

6/16/2020
A “go” notification has been issued in the area of Apache Lake in Maricopa County due to the Bush Fire burning along State Route 87. Residents and visitors are to evacuate now, …

How to protect your home from wildfires

5/20/2020
The Superstition Fire and Medical District wants to remind residents of the annual fire danger and encourage everyone to assure their home is protected.

Lost Dutchman Fire 60% contained; firefighters …

5/8/2020
In Apache Junction, the Lost Dutchman Fire is 60% contained and, at the Southern Fire, firefighters are continuing to mop-up and extinguish any remaining heat today, May 8, officials said. Lost …

Personal protective equipment donated to first …

4/1/2020
Area residents and a business have donated personal protective equipment  to first responders at the Superstition Fire and Medical District. "SFMD would like to thank the following citizens …

Mental health apps available for first responders

4/1/2020
The 100 Club of Arizona is offering two mobile apps, sponsored by the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation, to help first responders find mental health resources from a distance, as they cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Tempe firefighter dies after battle with colorectal …

3/6/2020
The Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department is mourning the loss of Firefighter Tommy Arriaga, 36, who died Friday morning following his battle with colorectal cancer.

Maricopa County agency asks residents to "Burn …

12/16/2019
With their annual ‘Burn Cleaner, Burn Better’ campaign, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department is asking residents and businesses to work together and use cleaner burning alternatives …

Rain sweeps across the Valley, more rain expected …

11/20/2019
The calendar year is about a full two months into fall, yet the Valley is seeing rain a week before Thanksgiving. Rain arrived in the Valley for some people Tuesday evening, but Wednesday saw the brunt of it.

Children found in dirty condition inside hot vehicle …

8/9/2019
A woman is in trouble after her children were found in dirty conditions in a hot vehicle in the Avondale area. Tiana Alicia Bonit Anchondo, 26, of Casa Grande, was booked into jail on charges of …