Fire Suppression

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The Avra Valley Fire District (AVFD) is a fully staffed all-hazards fire district located 15-25 miles West-Northwest of Tucson.  The District staffs 13  firefighters and a Battalion Chief across four stations, 365 days a year. In addition to our Fire Chief and Assistant Chief, the District currently employs 43 full-time fire fighters, 12 of whom are certified emergency paramedics. A three platoon shift schedule (A, B, and C shifts) and a 5/6 rotating schedule are used to maintain staffing.  Each shift is fully capable of responding to structure fires, EMS calls, motor vehicle accidents, technical rescues, and hazardous material incidents. In addition, many of our firefighters are certified to be sent on wildland assignments which support local, state, and national wildfire incidents. Our District continues to certify, train and credential our personnel to the highest levels.  Our training program is built to the calendar year and is based on training necessary to meet NFPA standards in all disciplines, as well as EMS training to meet standards of the Arizona Department of Health. 

 AVFD has four strategically located fire stations: ST191 on Silverbell Road, ST192 on Anway Road, ST193 on Amber Sunrise in the Missile Base area, and ST194 on Homestead Drive in Red Rock. There are 4 fire engines and 4 advanced life support ambulances in service every day.  In addition to our frontline response vehicles, crews also staff specialty apparatus, including 2 water tenders, 3 brush trucks, and a squad truck equipped for technical rescue and hazmat incidents.  Our fleet continues to be maintained according to ASE and NFPA standards.

 The District is responsible for approximately 325 square miles and protects around 12,500 residents.   Avra Valley Fire District has mutual aid with several other neighboring fire districts to ensure the best possible care and timely responses available.

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The image shows a red fire truck parked on a road, with blue and red lights on top. Green trees are in the background.
An overturned truck is leaning on a car on the side of a road, suggesting an accident has occurred.
Three firefighters in protective gear are working with a chainsaw, preparing for a task in an outdoor setting.
A large building is engulfed in flames at night, with firefighters spraying water to extinguish the fire. Smoke billows into the sky.
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A sign for Station 191, part of the fire district, with the tagline "Our Family Helping Your Family," near a wheel.
The image features a large, blue metal building with multiple garage doors and a communication tower nearby, set in a clear environment.
A red fire truck with emergency lights, featuring the logo of a fire district and equipped for firefighting.
Two firefighters in gear position a ladder against a building on a sunny day.
A white pickup truck with emergency lights, marked for public service, parked in an outdoor setting.
The image shows a fire truck with flashing lights, typically used by firefighters for emergencies and rescue operations.
The image shows a red fire truck parked on a road, with blue and red lights on top. Green trees are in the background.
An overturned truck is leaning on a car on the side of a road, suggesting an accident has occurred.
Three firefighters in protective gear are working with a chainsaw, preparing for a task in an outdoor setting.
A large building is engulfed in flames at night, with firefighters spraying water to extinguish the fire. Smoke billows into the sky.
A firefighter in uniform is spraying water with a hose on a dry, dusty area, likely to suppress flames or cool down the environment.
A firefighter in gear kneels on the ground, adjusting their helmet in a well-lit space.
A sign for Station 191, part of the fire district, with the tagline "Our Family Helping Your Family," near a wheel.
The image features a large, blue metal building with multiple garage doors and a communication tower nearby, set in a clear environment.
A red fire truck with emergency lights, featuring the logo of a fire district and equipped for firefighting.
Two firefighters in gear position a ladder against a building on a sunny day.
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