Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Fire District is asking residents to approve a temporary tax levy override after making as many non-essential cuts as possible without jeopardizing fire suppression or emergency medical services. The override proposal is scheduled for a vote on Tuesday, November eighth. If the override is approved it would authorize the SLFD…
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Front Page, June 2016
First Friday Feed A Firefighter Program Looking For Cooks
Linda Shanahan The “FFF” program is in its second year and running smoothly. It was created by Sun Lakes residents to give back to our amazing firefighters. Thus far 20 residents have purchased food, prepared and delivered dinner to our firefighters. This is a once a year commitment and happens on the first Friday of…
Features, June 2016
Sun Lakes Fire Department Community Assistance Program
Features, June 2016
The Hot Spot
Sun Lakes resident Jerry Rex and his four year old grandson Brendan Rex visited Station One of the Sun Lakes Fire District to thank the crew of engine 231 and ambulance 231 who came to Brendan’s aid recently. Brendan was visiting his grandparents when he went into respiratory distress and the SLFD crew responded and…
Generals, June 2016
CAP volunteer receives “Pay It Forward” award
Sun Lakes Fire Department Community Assistance volunteer Scott Jaeger is interviewed by reporter Jason Barry. He was the recipient of CBS 5 (KPHO’s) “Pay It Forward” award of $500. Jaeger was nominated for his volunteerism with the crisis response units of Sun Lakes, Chandler and Phoenix Fire Departments as well as with the Red Cross…
Features, April 2016
Sun Lakes Firefighter celebrates anniversary
Firefighter Chris Wiley is congratulated by Sun Lakes Fire District Chief Troy Maloney (right) on celebrating his 10th anniversary with the district. Wiley, who began his firefighting career in Colorado while attending the University of Colorado, is a certified paramedic and has served the SLFD as an acting captain and an acting engineer. He has…
Features, March 2016
The Hot Spot
Sun Lakes Fire Department Chief Troy Maloney (left) congratulates Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Chris Barden on his 10th anniversary with the department. Barden, who was hired as a paramedic on the ambulances in 2006, was promoted to coordinator in 2008. He holds a degree from Clark County Community College in Nevada and along with his…
Features, February 2016
The Hot Spot
Sun Lakes Women’s Association President Collette McNally presents a check for $8,000 to Sun Lakes Fire Department Union President Captain Ron Puchta (left) and SLFD Chief of Department Troy Maloney. The SLWA has been a loyal and consistent friend to the Sun Lakes Fire Department since its early days. The funds will go to the…
Features, December 2015
The Hot Spot
Sun Lakes Fire Board names new fire department chief Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Fire District, after an exhaustive nationwide search, has named a new fire chief to succeed Chief Paul Wilson who left for a new position in California last spring. Chief Troy Maloney comes from the Timber Mesa fire district in the White…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Pay It Forward! Feed the Sun Lakes Firefighters
Linda Shanahan Last February Sun Lakes residents kicked off a program to show appreciation to our local fire fighters who often go above and beyond the call of duty for our community. On the First Friday of every month local chefs (and I use that term lightly) purchase, prepare and deliver dinner to the crew…