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…
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…
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…
Brian Curry The entire Fire Board of the South Country District, North Country District, and the overall Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) Fire Board hosted a community meeting in Sun Lakes recently. Community response to the meeting was fantastic, as barely a seat was left at the San Tan Ballroom in the Cottonwood Country…
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,…
Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) hopes that all Sun Lakes residents had a great summer, regardless of where it was spent. Now that everybody is back in town, AFMA would like to tell you about some exciting events coming up. On Saturday, Oct. 29, AFMA and the South Country Fire &…
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…
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…
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…
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…