Brian Curry The Community Assistance program of the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Fire Corps is looking to add some new volunteers to the ranks of their CAP team. There are multiple programs that are part of the nationally-recognized Fire Corps which fall under AFMA. The Community Assistance Program includes a two-member team that…
The following FAQs were developed to assist residents in better understanding this necessary change. Q: What is an ambulance patient subsidy? A: For many years, both NCFMD and SCFMD have been able to waive or subsidize patient co-pays and deductibles for ambulance transport services. Q: Why does the current subsidy program need to end?…
Brian Curry The long-awaited decision by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) on the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority’s proposal for an ambulance subscription plan has been approved as the Ambulance Membership Program. It became available to Sun Lakes residents on July 1. The plan was filed with AZDHS for review and approval in…
AFMA celebrates anniversaries The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Fire Corps Community Crisis Response team recently celebrated the one-year anniversaries of members Deena Bunzel and Karen Snow. Pictured (left to right) are Advisory Board members Jim Mottern and LouAnn Sedgwick, Bunzel, Snow and Advisory Board members Nancy Roberts and Roger Fell. (Photo by Brian Curry)…
Volunteer recognitions Crisis Response volunteer Mikkel Christian received her year-end hours of service Presidential pin from CR Leads LouAnn Sedgwick (left) and Nancy Roberts (right). (Photo by Brian Curry) Proper use of equipment Assistant Fire Marshall Tom O’Donohue shows Palo Verde resident Penny Flynn how to properly use a “Dry Chemical” fire extinguisher at…
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes Crisis Response Coordinator Scott Jaeger congratulates two volunteers who celebrated their membership anniversary. Bobbie Rubin celebrated her sixth year. Rubin reflected, “It is very satisfying to be able to help our community at a time when they need it the most.” Rachel Chiaramonte finished her first year and said,…
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Assistant Fire Marshal Tom O’Donohue takes some informal questions after his public education talk on “Who Is AFMA, And What Programs Do We Offer?” at the Sun Lakes Methodist Church. The next public education talk at the Methodist Church will be on Tuesday, February 19, at 10:00 a.m. on “Emergency…
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Firefighter/Paramedic Sergio Tosi accepts the proceeds from the raffle of the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association from representative Lucsa Buzbee. The Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association also donated a large number of toys and games for the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority charities. (Photo by Brian Curry)
Brian Curry The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority/Sun Lakes was notified that they had achieved the prestigious “Class One” insurance rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), Public Protection Classification (PPC), indicating an exemplary ability to respond to fires. This “Class One” rating places AFMA/Sun Lakes among an elite group of agencies. The Public…
Brian Curry It was a bit of history for the AFMA/Sun Lakes fire district Community Assistance Program recently as the first father-daughter crew of Brian Curry and his daughter Rachel Chiaramonte were on duty together in Sun Lakes CR231 (Crisis Response unit). Chiaramonte is a special education teacher in the Chandler School District. Back…