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AFMA Honors Its Volunteers

Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s Board of Directors took the opportunity of National Volunteer Week to recognize and honor their volunteers with their authority. With over 30 volunteers in the nationally recognized Fire Corps program handling a variety of non-emergency duties, AFMA recognizes the support they give to them. “With duties as…

Foundation Makes a $6,000 Award to AFMA

Jeanne Becker, Foundation Treasurer The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation made an award of $6,000 to the Sun Lakes Firefighters Food Fund, which is used by the firefighters and EMS personnel at Stations 231 and 232 to help supplement the cost of their food, which they pay for themselves. There is no fire department stipend…

Up and Running! AFMA Home Safety Assessment Program

Brian Curry “All systems are go,” said Lead Home Assessment Fire Corps member Randy Smith, as the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s Home Safety Assessment program officially started back up last month. AFMA Fire Corps trained volunteers look for home hazards and make recommendations to Sun Lakes homeowners. Smith explained, “Our men and women basically…

The Hot Spot

AFMA Hosts Station 232 Open House Recently, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority hosted an Open House at their newly renovated Station 232 located on Alma School Road, just north of Riggs Road. Community residents were able to meet with crews and chiefs of AFMA, as well as tour the firehouse and equipment. South Country…

Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Donate Toys to AFMA Charities

On duty Sun Lakes Arizona Fire & Medical Authority crews gladly accepted toy donations for the AFMA Firefighters Charities by the Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club. Representing the Breakfast Lions are (left to right) Suzanne Coffman, Vice President David Coffman, SLBLC President Gary Aleshire, and Vice President Brian Curry. Sun Lakes residents have until mid-December…

Arizona Fire & Medical Authority: Public Education

You are invited to free public education training via a Zoom webinar. The topic is Safe for the Holidays, and the webinar will be presented on Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. Register in advance at bit.ly/3skUjAx. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For additional information or questions,…