Fry Fire District:

Fry Fire District was established in 1965 as a fire district and provides fire, rescue, hazardous materials, wildland, and Emergency Medical Services to the citizens of the Fry Fire District and the surrounding areas around the City of Sierra Vista. The Fry Fire District provides fire and EMS protection services to an area of 60-square miles of fire district and over 180-square miles for Emergency Medical Services. The current tax levy rate for the district is at $2.66 per $100 of assessed valuation with a budget of $5,110,390.34. This amount represents a .15 decrease from the previous year. The Fry Fire District has a proud history of providing Emergency Services for over 50-years to the citizens of Fry Fire District and Cochise County.

EMS Call:
Fry Fire District was dispatch to a multi-vehicle accident on Moson Road & Ramsey Road. One adult male lost his life. Three additional patients were transported from the scene to the Sierra Vista Regional Hospital. 2-ALS ambulance, 1-light rescue, and 1-command vehicle responded.  

Tri level site built home fire:
The Fry Fire District responded to this recent structure fire with 3-Engines, 1-Water Tender, 1-Medical unit, and 1-Command unit along with Palominas FD Engine & Tender. Cause of the fire was due to roofers using a application of flame torch down roofing. Over 4,000 gallons of water was used to extinguish the blaze

Special News:
It gives us great pleasure to announce that our own Captain Mike McKearney was selected as the Arizona Elk's Firefighter of the Year recently in Phoenix. Captain McKearney demonstrated what it means to go above the call of duty with a dedication that surpasses the expectations that is expected of him with his unselfishly dedications to several programs within the district. Pictured is Captain McKearney his wife Becky and the National Grand Exalted Ruler Arthur H. Frost III.

Arizona FIRE and EMS Resources:

Arizona Ambulance Association: www.azambulance.org
Arizona Fire District Association: www.afdanews.org
Arizona State Fire Marshal: www.dbfs.state.az.us
Arizona Department of Health Services: www.hs.state.az.us/bems
State Land Department: www.azstatefire.org
Southeast Arizona Emergency Medical Service Council: www.saems.net