ANNOUNCEMENTS
BAN ON OPEN BURNING
JUNE 1, 2019 – SEPT 2, 2019 NO BURN PERMITS ISSUED
MOODY’S UPGRADED AVRA VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT BOND RATING TO A3.
AVRA VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT 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!
JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities.
Click Here For More Information.
Safety at home http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/safety-at-home.aspx
Safety at work http://www.nsc.org/learn/pages/safety-at-work.aspx
Safety on the road http://www.nsc.org/learn/pages/nsc-on-the-road.aspx
Safety tips for parents https://www.safekids.org/parents/
WELCOME TO 2019
March 22nd, 2019
The Avra Valley family is so thankful and proud of the skillful work and selfless dedication of Firefighter Louie Rojas, assisted by Engine Boss David Collings, for the countless hours that went into making our Type 3 and Type 6 Wildland Trucks look FIRST CLASS. Thank you for the great lengths you have gone to in giving back to your District. Our newly refurbished wildland trucks will represent us proudly throughout our State and others as we deploy crews for wildland services. And, thanks for overseeing the detailing, painting and striping on our ne Squad Truck!
Congratulations to Captain Mike Tharp, Firefighter/Engine Boss Dave Collings, Paramedic Karsten Lippert and Firefighter Chris George on 5 years of service to the District. Thanks for your commitment. We are so proud of you. Way to go!
A Unit Citation was awarded to our firefighters who responded to a large scale motor vehicle accident in December 2018 on I10 involving 6 vehicles including 4 passenger cars, an RV, and a semi-trailer. Eight patients were involved and the incident lasted over 7 hours.
Avra Valley firefighers honor fallen Picture Rocks firefighter.
Avra Valley Firefighters participated in Love of Reading Week.
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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