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29th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Weekend

9/6/2010

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration announce that the 29th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will b ...

Kingman to Dedicate Firefighter Memorial Park

8/15/2010

On July 5, 1973, Kingman was the site of a catastrophic explosion. This event killed 11 firefighters, one civilian and injured 100 other members of the community.  This tragedy remains ...

Arizona State Fire School is ON!

8/14/2010

It seems that there is still some confusion throughout the state as to whether or not the Arizona State Fire School will be held this year. The answer to the question is a resounding YES! The Fire Sch ...

Tuba City Fire Department Back in Business

8/10/2010

The Tuba City Fire Department suffered a senseless tragedy recently when an arsonist set fire to the station and equipment/apparatus while the firefighters were out on an emergency call. The loss was ...

Fire Chief Tom Healy Loses Battle with Cancer

8/6/2010

Fire Chief Tom Healy of the Daisy Mountain Fire District has lost his battle with lung cancer.  The following message was received today from Division Chief Dennis Tyrrell.  On behalf of the ...

Tuba City Fire Station Burned by Arsonist; Urgent Help Needed

8/6/2010

There is an URGENT need to help Tuba City Fire restore their emergency service delivery capabilities. Please see information below and if any fire department or corporate member can assist in any way, ...

Memorial Services for Life Net 12 Crew

8/4/2010

The funeral for Flight Paramedic Brenda French is scheduled for Thursday, August 5, 2010.  The service will be held at the Church of LDS at 389 W 20th St in Safford, AZ.The schedule for the serv ...

Rural/Metro Yuma Mourns Loss of Captain David Irr

5/26/2010

 YUMA, Ariz. (May 25, 2010) -- Rural/Metro Corporation and Rural/ Metro Fire Department in Yuma, Arizona are mourning the loss of David Irr, 49, Fire Captain/Paramedic who died in his sleep whil ...

AFSI Establishes Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence

4/17/2010

AFSI formally approves plan establishing Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence; Fire Training and Certification Programs scheduled to resume in May On April 14, 2010, the Arizona Fire Services In ...

AFCA Partners with Columbia Southern University

4/15/2010

The AFCA is pleased to announce that Columbia Southern University (CSU), one of the nation's first completely online universities, is now a learning partner of the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AF ...

Chief David Bunce Appointed to DHS Task Force

4/7/2010

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the formation of the local, state, tribal, and federal Preparedness Task Forcea council of experts charged with assessing the sta ...

Proposed Bylaw Amendments for AFCA

4/1/2010

A new set of Amended Bylaws for the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association has been posted on the AFCA website, along with a sample ballot that members will be asked to vote on in the near futureThese bylaws ...

Arizona L.A.S.T. Gets New Response Trailer

3/29/2010

AZLAST Gets New Response Trailer; Seeks Donations for Equipment and SuppliesThe Arizona L.A.S.T. (Local Assistance State Team) took another big step with the purchase of a new equipment trailer. The ...

More Changes at Fire Marshal's Office

2/16/2010

To: All AFCA Members:  As many of you know, recent and drastic budget cuts mandated by the Governors Office have left the State Fire Marshals office without staff or logistical resources to co ...

AFSI to Fill Training/Certification Gap

2/4/2010

On behalf of the Arizona Fire Services Institute (a consortium of interested fire service groups representing labor, fire chiefs, fire districts, volunteer and large fire departments): The AFSI has ad ...

Budget Cuts at OSFM Impact Services Statewide

1/8/2010

Due to budget reductions and other mandates, the Office of the State Fire Marshal has immediately suspended several significant programs and implemented polices, procedures and processes which are ne ...

Glendale Fire - National Role Model for Life Technology

10/27/2009

When it comes to innovative life saving technology, the Glendale Fire Department has become a role model, not just in the state, but the entire country.Arizona and the fire department's participatio ...

News Release - AZ Chiefs honor member achievements

8/18/2009

  On July 31, 2009, the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association recognized three outstanding fire chiefs for their many contributions to the fire service. Two awards for Lifetime Achievement and one fo ...

AFCA / PFFA Develop Joint Statement of Principles

6/19/2008

On February 15th, 2008, the leadership of the AFCA and PFFA gathered together to discuss Fire Service Labor-Management Issues in the State of Arizona. The two organizations committed to develop a join ...





 

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