Rural Metro Fire - Pima County

Rural Metro Fire - Pima County The local operation of Rural Metro Fire, providing Fire protection and Emergency Medical Services to the greater Southern Arizona area since 1962.

Today, Rural Metro Fire provides the following services:
* Private fire protection services for residences, communities, airports, and wildlands
* Emergency training services to private and commercial enterprise
* Preventative fire safety and inspections
* Medical emergency responses

Congratulations to Captain Richard Duarte for 25 years of service to Rural Metro Fire Department. Thank you for your exc...
02/03/2026

Congratulations to Captain Richard Duarte for 25 years of service to Rural Metro Fire Department. Thank you for your exceptional attitude and work ethic!

Day 1 of serving the residents of South Tucson. We thank all those who have served this area proudly, and we are honored...
02/01/2026

Day 1 of serving the residents of South Tucson. We thank all those who have served this area proudly, and we are honored and humbled to continue the tradition. We pray for the safety of the people of South Tucson and our firefighters. Ready at a moment’s notice!

Congratulations to Captain Bob Bell on his retirement from Rural Metro Fire! Bob served the residents of Pima County for...
01/12/2026

Congratulations to Captain Bob Bell on his retirement from Rural Metro Fire! Bob served the residents of Pima County for 36 years! Well wish him a happy and healthy retirement! We will miss you Captain Bell and thank you for your service!

Congratulations to our 2025 Fire Officer of the Year Chris Wendorf and our 2025 Firefighter of the Year Zach Moler. Both...
01/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 Fire Officer of the Year Chris Wendorf and our 2025 Firefighter of the Year Zach Moler. Both individuals have sacrificed to make our department better. Well done!!!

Congratulations to Station 73 for winning the station decoration competition! All stations did a great job but unfortuna...
12/31/2025

Congratulations to Station 73 for winning the station decoration competition! All stations did a great job but unfortunately, there could be only one winner. The crews won a dinner cooked and served by the Fire Chief and his staff. Well done everyone!!

Busy night for Rural Metro firefighters! At approximately 10:00 PM last night, Rural Metro Fire responded to a large fir...
12/16/2025

Busy night for Rural Metro firefighters! At approximately 10:00 PM last night, Rural Metro Fire responded to a large fire in the area of E. Canada St. and S. Canada Place. Units arrived on scene to find active fire in the yard of this address involving building materials and a cell tower. The fire spread to some smaller structures located in the yard, but crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading into the main structure on the property. Santa Rita Fire District and Drexel Heights Fire District assisted with fire control. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

At approximately 8:00 PM last night, Rural Metro Fire responded to a house fire in the area of N. Pontatoc and E Skyline...
12/16/2025

At approximately 8:00 PM last night, Rural Metro Fire responded to a house fire in the area of N. Pontatoc and E Skyline Drive. Crews arrived on scene to find an active fire in the back of the home which had spread into the home. The house sustained significant damage, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

12/12/2025

Ladder 81 is ready! RMFD participated in the annual Lights Of Love parade in front of Banner Children’s Hospital this evening. So honored to see their faces light up seeing all of the emergency vehicles! We hope this brought a little joy to their hearts during their time of struggle.

Rural Metro Fire responded to a report of smoke from a residence this afternoon. Units arrived and found fire in the att...
12/11/2025

Rural Metro Fire responded to a report of smoke from a residence this afternoon. Units arrived and found fire in the attic of a single family home. Firefighters were able to locate the fire quickly and extinguish before it spread to the rest of the home. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Rural Metro took delivery of our new Spartan Engine today! Yet another reason to be thankful!
11/26/2025

Rural Metro took delivery of our new Spartan Engine today! Yet another reason to be thankful!

Rural Metro Fire Department wishes you a safe a Happy Thanksgiving!To ensure a safe Thanksgiving, follow NFPA's guidelin...
11/25/2025

Rural Metro Fire Department wishes you a safe a Happy Thanksgiving!

To ensure a safe Thanksgiving, follow NFPA's guidelines to prevent cooking fires and practice safe cooking techniques.

Key Safety Tips from NFPA

Stay Attentive While Cooking:
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires. Always stay in the kitchen when cooking, especially when frying, boiling, or grilling. If you leave the kitchen, turn off the stove.

Use Timers:
Set timers to remind you when food is ready. This helps prevent overcooking and reduces the risk of forgetting about food on the stove or in the oven.

Keep Flammable Items Away:
Ensure that items that can catch fire, such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, and food wrappers, are kept at least three feet away from the cooking area.

Frying Turkey Safely:
If you choose to fry a turkey, do so outdoors and away from anything that can burn. Ensure the turkey is completely thawed and dry before frying to prevent oil spills that can cause fires.

Create a Kid-Free Zone:
Establish a safe area around the stove and cooking areas, keeping children and pets at least three feet away from hot surfaces and cooking equipment.

Check Your Equipment:
Before preheating the oven, check to ensure there are no items inside that could catch fire. Always keep a lid nearby when cooking to smother small grease fires.

Be Prepared for Emergencies:
Know how to handle small fires. For a grease fire, cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner. For an oven fire, keep the door closed and turn off the heat.

Food Safety:
Ensure that the turkey is cooked properly to avoid foodborne illnesses. Follow safe thawing and cooking practices to keep your meal safe.

Engine 81 responded to a fire near East Benson Hwy this morning caused by a space heater. Firefighters were able to get ...
11/21/2025

Engine 81 responded to a fire near East Benson Hwy this morning caused by a space heater. Firefighters were able to get into the home and quickly extinguish the fire before it spread to the rest of the home. As temperatures begin to drop, please make sure to use caution with space heaters. We also recommend having your HVAC unit service for the coming months!

Address

3759 N Commerce Drive
Tucson, AZ
85705

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15207307157

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