June 2009 249 Calls for Services --- Fiscal years 2007/2008
2318 calls
2008/2009 2583 calls
William T. (Bill) Miller Fire Chief
"PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION!"
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 total budget of
$6,333,620.00 with a net revenue of $3,903.418.51 from
the tax levy. This amount represents a zero percent
increase
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.
Tactical
Rescue Training:
Fry Fire District personnel training in the Huachuca
Mountains recently. Fry Fire provide this and many other
rescue services to Cochise County residents via the
Cochise County Sheriff's Office.
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 Luiz Canez was selected as the Arizona Elk's
Firefighter of the Year recently in Phoenix. Captain
Canez 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.