Automatic Aid News Today

National Volunteer Week is April 14-20

STATE CENTER — A public meeting to present information about the proposed new fire station for State Center, and the financing of that project, was held at ci

Isle of Palms Fire Chief Craig Oliverius displayed no doubt or hesitancy in explaining the benefits of Auto Aid — a contractual agreement between neighboring fire districts to share materials

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers recently showed his appreciation for two service members at Luke Air Force Base.

Fire agencies secure $710,880 grant to enhance firefighting capabilities with new SCBA equipment.

This past week the community concluded a two-year long citizen participation process regarding the provision of fire and emergency medical services. This discussion was predicated upon the fundamental shift in service levels when Cave Creek joined the Automatic Aid system and neighboring fire departments canceled their Mutual Aid contracts. This open process included 17 public […]

Carefree voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a new property tax to support fire and emergency medical services.If approved, Resolution 2022-18 would have funded the transition to a regional emergency response system called Automatic Aid in the small town in northern Maricopa County. The measure was approved by the Carefree Town Council by a 6-0 vote in December.

In Tempe, residents are voting on a proposal for a new entertainment district that would include a new arena for the Arizona Coyotes with retail and residential space, while in Carefree, residents are voting on the direction the town will take for fire and emergency medical services.

This is about a PROPERTY TAX – not ‘safety’!Town’s handpicked Advisory Committee never compared Automatic Aid providers’ run times with national standard (NFPA 1710) OR Carefree’s current Fire Department! Carefree’s current Fire Dept. response times are the BEST! (4 Min.) Carefree’s current Fire Dept. is DEDICATED to Carefree! Carefree’s current Fire Dept. knows our steep […]

We initially settled in Carefree to be near the Sonoran Desert and away from strip malls, Walmart, and busy highways, but still near modern conveniences and necessities such as personal medical care, various dining options, proximity to an airport, and police & fire protection. While considering Cave Creek, Scottsdale, and other neighboring communities, an enticing […]