ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOODY’S UPGRADED BOND RATING TO A3.
AVFD RECEIVED GRANT FOR EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT
Az Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Press Release
Luis Castaneda, Jr.
Fire Board Chairman
Thank you for 10 years of service to the Avra Valley Fire District. We thank you for your dedication and commitment to the citizens of Avra Valley. We look forward to many more years!
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Holiday Safety Tips (Red Cross)
Avra Valley Fire District News
CURRENTLY HAPPENING IN THE DISTRICT
October 29th, 2019
Our firefighters took third place in the annual chili cookoff. Way to go Avra!
After a rigorous testing process, Firefighter David Collings was recently promoted to Captain. Congratulations and way to go!
Congratulations for Captain Mike Tharp, Firefighter David Collings, Paramedic Karsten Lippert and Firefighter Chris George on 5 years of outstanding service to the District. We really appreciate you!
Unit citation awards were issued for:
(1) a large scale motor vehicle accident on I10 in December 2018 involving 6 vehicles and the transporting of 8 patients. The incident lasted over 7 hours.
(2) the successful technical rescue of an individual trapped under a vehicle. And, Northwest Hospital recognized our firefighters who successfully transported an individaul having an MI from their front door to the hospital cath lab in 28 minutes.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2018
December 28th, 2018
2018 was full of activity for Avra Valley Fire District. Congratulations to Firefighter of the Year, Captain Mike Tharp! Congratulations to Captain Tony Donaldson for 10 years of service to the District. Congratulations to Firefighter Cory Wellman who was promoted to Paramedic. Our firefighters conducted a rigorous training schedule including confined space training, hazmat training,
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2017
January 1st, 2018
Prior Year Photo Galleries are located under “Your Fire District” We are so proud of our Avra Valley family! 2017 provided many positive changes for the District. Of significance, our District received an upgraded ISO Rating during 2017. Please read more by clicking on the top right side menu item. The 2017 wildland season was
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