SLFD’s “Brush 231” Brian Curry During unprecedented wildfire season Sun Lakes Fire Department’s Brush 231 deployed again, this time to northern Montana. Firefighters receive anniversary recognitions Acting Chief of Department, Dan Guerra, recognized three members of the Sun Lakes Fire Department including his number two in command at the monthly fire board meeting. Acting Deputy…
Brian Curry The Sun Lakes Anglers Club presented a photo collage in thanks to the Sun Lakes Fire Department for their involvement and participation in their annual field trip. This catch and release program invites children from various service groups in neighboring school districts to enjoy a day of fishing and friendship. Four Sun Lakes…
Brian Curry A contingent from the Sun Lakes fire department participated again in the national Carry the Load fundraiser representing their union local 3560 of the International Association of Firefighters. Carry the Load was started by two retired Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holly. Its goal is to restore the true meaning of Memorial…
Sun Lakes firefighters from the Department’s Station Two proudly pose with their new fire engine red BBQ grill. The grill was able to be purchased at half price due to the generosity and appreciation for their lifesaving work by Mike West, the owner of BBQ Island on Emerald Drive in Tempe. Firefighters and medical crews…
Chief Paul Wilson leaves helm of the Sun Lakes Fire Department Brian Curry Chief Paul Wilson, who has led the Sun Lakes Fire Department since July of 2007, has left his Arizona post for a new fire chief’s job in California. Wilson, 60, has accepted the Chief of Department position with the Cathedral City Fire…
Sun Lakes Fire Board Members reflect on Bob Price’s legacy Brian Curry After a recent Sun Lakes Fire Board meeting, long time board members Forrest Kohler, Mike Sellers and Bob Price’s widow Diane reflected on Bob’s long service to the Sun Lakes community. Price was a long time fire board member himself until he was…
Captain Craig Dimerling and his crew from the Sun Lakes Fire Department recently spoke at the Hearing Loss Association of America, Sun Lakes chapter about fire safety issues and how they impact the hearing impaired. The SLFD Community Assistance Program also talked about the new flash drive initiative which provides medical information in an emergency.…
In recognition of their many years of unwavering support and help to the Sun Lakes Fire Department, a large group of firefighters and medics “responded” to “aid” their friends in the Sun Lakes Women’s Association as they prepared for their annual Bazaar. The SLFD members who have appreciated everything the Women’s Association has done for…
Sun Lakes Chief of Department Paul Wilson congratulates Battalion Chief Steve McCoy on achieving 25 years with SLFD. McCoy has served as a firefighter, paramedic, engineer, Captain and Deputy Chief during his tenure. In addition to providing administrative and management services to the community he has worked with the Community Assistance Program and emergency medical…
Retirement and promotions at Sun Lakes Fire Department Brian Curry One of the very first chapters in the history of the Sun Lakes Fire Department will come to a close early this month when Battalion Chief Cheryl Van Horn, a 27-year veteran of the Department retires after a long and distinguished firematic and emergency medical…