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Roberts named FH fire chief

7/16/2013
Rural/Metro Fire Department announced last week Randy Roberts has been named to replace the late Scott LaGreca as fire chief for Fountain Hills. Roberts said he is pleased to have this opportunity …

RVFD drops ambulance co-pay

7/12/2013
Rio Verde Fire District residents are losing a long-time benefit of discounted co-pays for emergency ambulance transport. In a statement released last week, RVFD Chief Gary Bradbury said, “We …

Roberts named FH fire chief

7/10/2013
It was announced today that Randy Roberts has been named to replace the late Scott LaGreca as Rural/Metro fire chief for Fountain Hills. In a letter to Rural/Metro Maricopa County Chief Ted Beam …

Fireworks illegal in town

7/2/2013
Annual Independence Day celebrations are typically associated with fireworks – both the big aerial displays and the “personal” kind. Although local stores are selling personal fireworks, …

'Extreme' fire danger for Tonto

6/27/2013
The Tonto National forest is now in a fire danger rating of “extreme.” “Extreme” fire danger means that fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially …

Residential fire on Caliente

6/13/2013
The Fountain Hills Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 14000 block of Caliente Drive Wednesday afternoon, June 12. The call came in at about 4 p.m., and the first crews on the …

Fire at Fry's store Sunday

6/10/2013
Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire Department responded to a fire at Fry’s grocery store at Shea Boulevard and Eagle Mountain Parkway around 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Fire crews encountered an electrical …

RV Fire District budget $2.5 million

5/30/2013
Facing both expected and unexpected steep increases in insurance costs, the Rio Verde Fire District was challenged to prepare a budget that doesn’t increase the tax levy for the coming fiscal …

Fire ban at McDowell Park

5/27/2013
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban Tuesday, May 28. “This winter, portions of the Valley received a significant amount of rain. While the …

Roof fire on Alta Loma

5/22/2013
Fountain Hills firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from the roof of a residence on Alta Loma Lane around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Asst. Fire Chief Randy Roberts said a work crew was …

Fire restrictions for Tonto

5/22/2013
Drought conditions, hot temperatures and increased fire danger have resulted in fire restrictions for the Tonto National Forest starting today, May 22. Most types of fire or fire-causing …

Verdes: Ambulance to remain in RV

5/7/2013
Rural/Metro has apparently changed its mind about moving the ambulance stationed in Rio Verde. Last week Rio Verde Fire District Chief Gary Bradbury issued a statement indicating the company had …