Eric Kriwer, Deputy Chief Effective immediately, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) is implementing Stage II fire restrictions due to Extreme Fire Danger conditions. These restrictions apply to the entire AFMA service area (including Tonopah, Wittmann, Sun Lakes, and Sun City West). The following restrictions will remain in effect until further notice: Stage II…
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Generals, July 2022
Built By Referral Realty Donates to the AFMA Fire Department Firefighters Charities
Bill Becker Lisa Pizzuti, designated broker/owner of Built By Referral Realty, which is located within the clubhouse of the Sun Lakes Country Club, began her unique Designer Purse Bingo program in October of 2019, and since its inception until now in 2022, with the support of the local community, Lisa and her realty team have…
Generals, July 2022
Arizona Fire & Medical Names New Chief, Continues Near 40 Years Fire Service
Jennifer Jimenez, Independent Newsmedia A new chief is in place at Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA). AFMA is the agency that is responsible for fire suppression and emergency medical care here in Sun Lakes. AFMA also protects the areas of Sun City West, Wittmann, Coldwater Ranch, Corte Bella, Cross River, Dos Rios, Pinnacle Peak…
Generals, April 2022
Art at the Lakes Donates Proceeds to AFMA Firefighter Charities
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes firefighter Brandon Johnson accepts a check on behalf of AFMA Firefighter Charities of a donation of $15,500 in proceeds from this year’s Art at the Lakes, a wonderful day full of music, food, and wonderful artists. Pictured (left to right) are the on-duty AFMA crew led by Captain Mike…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
AFMA Public Training
You are invited to a free Zoom webinar from the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority on March 14 at 9 a.m. The topic is Emergency Preparedness. Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/3GRCEVF. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For additional information or questions, please call…
Generals, March 2022
AFMA Attends Posse First Responder Open House
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority attended the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse First Responder Open House with their firefighters, medics, and equipment, allowing Sun Lakes residents to see their emergency responders up close.
Generals, December 2021
Fire Station Remodel in Sun Lakes
Please pardon our construction! Fire Station 232 on Alma School Rd. is getting a remodel. We request the residents with any business needs go to Fire Station 231 on Sun Lakes Blvd. for the next few months. During construction, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Administrative Office has temporarily relocated to Fire Station 231. The…
Generals, December 2021
The Hot Spot
AFMA/Sun Lakes Fire Corps Continue Fire Inspection Assists Brian Curry Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes volunteer Fire Corps members Carl Schell and Brian Curry are certified Arizona State Fire Inspectors, and assist the AFMA Fire Marshals with fire inspections in the Sun Lakes area. When entering Sun Lakes commercial establishments, strict COVID-19 protocols, such…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Donate to AFMA Firefighter Charities
The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions made an over $600 donation of toys to the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s Firefighter Charities Christmas Toy Drive. The crew of Station 231 on Sun Lakes Boulevard, led by Captain Mile Molite, were on hand to gratefully accept them.
Generals, November 2021
Art at the Lakes 2022
The Art at the Lakes 13th Annual Art Show fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, (corrected date) with a rain date of Saturday, March 12, (corrected date). The show is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The show offers paintings in all mediums, pottery, gourds, jewelry, photography, woodworking, and much more.…