Northwest Fire/Rescue District was formed in 1983 by residents of the northwest metropolitan Tucson area to ensure that the community received consistent, high-quality emergency services at a reasonable cost. Since its inception, the District has provided increasingly higher levels of fire protection and emergency medical services to a rapidly growing population.
The District currently provides, emergency and community services to 125,000 residents and 3,300 commercial occupancies over a 140 square mile area.
Nine strategically located stations are staffed 365 days a year with 192 firefighters that are Paramedics or Emergency Medical Technicians. Despite explosive growth, the District's ratio of Paramedics to residents remains one of the best in the state at 1:9000.
Northwest Fire/Rescue District is a nonprofit, community service organization, funded through secondary assessed value property taxes. It is governed by a five member Board, whose members are elected in even numbered years during the November general election. Board members live within the District, and serve four-year terms, which are staggered so at least two members are elected every two years.
The Board establishes policy, sets the tax rate and makes decisions regarding budget, operations and other issues concerning the District. The primary goal of the current board is to provide service for District residents and a continued low tax rate.
Monthly meetings of the Board are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Training Center Conference Room, 8165 N. Wade Road, and are open to the public.
Northwest Fire/Rescue District provides a wide range of dedicated services to its residential and commercial property owners. In addition to fire protection, ten Paramedic-equipped units located throughout the District provide advanced life support to medical calls within minutes. A contract with Southwest Ambulance Services ensures that ambulances will be within District boundaries when needed to provide prompt, efficient transportation to the hospital.
A Technical Rescue Team is available for swift water, confined space and rugged terrain rescue.
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A specially trained Hazardous Material Team does not charge residents for response, evaluation and mitigation of a hazardous materials situation.
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A seasonal Wild land Team responds locally as well as nationally to wild land fires.
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Northwest Fire/Rescue continues to be a leader in adopting new fire suppression techniques, firefighter safety equipment and training, as well as progressive fire prevention codes. In addition, outreach programs and business inspections help prevent injury and fires in our rapidly growing community.
A District-wide fire safety and survival skills program for elementary students teaches children the skills they need to react properly to protect themselves and their families if faced with a life safety situation. Monthly lessons include instruction in fire and burn prevention, 911, electrical safety, hazard recognition and home -alone skills. Other educational programs and community services offered to the District residents include:
- CPR Classes
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention
- Prevention Programs in Preschool
- Home Inspections
- Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations
- Bike Safety Programs
- Drowning Prevention Programs
- Brush Fire Prevention Programs
- Educational Station Tours
- Monthly Articles for Association Newsletters
- Public Web Site
Northwest Fire District is committed to caring for the community, and welcomes the opportunity to continue to provide quality services to meet the needs of District residents.
For additional information, contact:
Northwest Fire/Rescue District
5225 W. Massingale
Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone: (520) 887-1010
Fax: (520) 887-1034