Arizona Fire and Medical Authority

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Arizona Fire and Medical Authority
Arizona Fire and Medical Authority logo.png
Operational area
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
Cities Sun City West, Buckeye, Tonopah, Sun Lakes, Wittmann
Agency overview [1] [2]
Established2017
Annual calls18,270 (FY 21–22)
Employees122 Firefighters, 34 EMS personnel, 29 Administrative personnel, 50 Fire Corp volunteers (FY 21–22)
Annual budget$56,291,209 (FY 23–24)
StaffingCareer
Fire chief Mark Burdick
EMS level ALS
IAFF 3573
Facilities and equipment
Battalions3
Stations 12
Engines 10
Trucks 1
Ambulances 16
Website
www.afma.az.gov
IAFF website

Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, often referred to as AFMA, is a fire authority in Maricopa County, Arizona. Comprising three fire districts that came together to form a Fire and Medical Authority, AFMA provides fire protection and emergency medical services to approximately 75,000 people in the communities of Sun City West, Buckeye, Tonopah, Sun Lakes, and Wittmann. [3]

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Overview

In 2017, the North County and South County Fire & Medical Districts merged to form the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority. This type of merger is known as a Joint Power Authority (JPA) in Arizona, which allows two or more public authorities to come together and share resources while maintaining control of their budgets and tax rates. [4] In 2022, it was announced that the Buckeye Valley Fire District would become the third fire district to join AFMA. The merger became official in 2023. The authority is run by the Authority Governing Board, with seven members. Two members from each district are appointed to the Board, with the last member being chosen by the Board.[ citation needed ]

The agency has gone through numerous mergers since its inception, and although Arizona Fire and Medical Authority remains the official name, battalions are still commonly referred to by their previous district names (North County, South County, Buckeye Valley, etc.). AFMA has recently been in talks with the Sun City Fire District (SCFD) in regard to a potential merger, with SCFD awaiting a study to determine its feasibility. [5]

Approximately 80% of Authority calls are medical. AFMA employs civilian EMTs and paramedics to staff their ambulances.

In 2014, North County became the first fire department in Arizona to receive an ISO Class 1 rating. South County followed suit with their own Class 1 rating in 2019.

The Authority is accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). [6]

Stations and Apparatus

AFMA has 12 stations and 3 administration buildings divided among 3 battalions. The main administration building is located in Sun City West.

Battalion 10 (Sun City West)

Fire Station NumberAddressEngine CompanyLadder CompanyEMS Medic Transport unitCommand UnitSpecialized Unit
Administration18818 N. Spanish Garden Drive
10119001 N. Camino Del SolEngine 101Medic 101Battalion Chief 101
10220622 N. Stardust BlvdLadder 102Medic 102
10313431 W. Deer Valley DrEngine 103Medic 103Brush Truck 103
10424930 N. 119th AvenueEngine 104Brush Truck 104, Water Tender 104
10620303 W. Patton RoadEngine 106Medic 106Brush Truck 106, Water Tender 106

Battalion 23 (Sun Lakes)

Fire Station NumberAddressEngine CompanyLadder CompanyEMS Medic Transport unitCommand UnitSpecialized Unit
Administration25020 S. Alma School Road
23125455 S. Sun Lakes BlvdEngine 231Medic 231Battalion Chief 231Rehab 231
23225020 S. Alma School RdEngine 232Medic 232

Battalion 32 (Buckeye Valley)

Fire Station NumberAddressEngine CompanyLadder CompanyEMS Medic Transport unitCommand UnitSpecialized Unit
Administration18818 N. Spanish Garden Drive
3214715 N. 189th AveEngine 321Medic 321
32425206 W. MC85Medic 324, Medic 325, Medic 327Battalion Chief 321
32619937 W. Arlington RdEngine 326Rescue 326Brush 326, Water Tender 326
32829938 W. Taylor StEngine 328Rescue 328Brush 328, Water Tender 328
34136511 W. Salome HighwayEngine 341Brush Truck 341, Water Tender 341

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References

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  2. "Fiscal Year 2023‐24 Budget Adoption" (PDF). Arizona Fire and Medical Authority. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
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