Glendale, AZ


City of Glendale - Fire
The Glendale Fire Department provides a variety of emergency services including fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous materials and specialized rescue response.

	Message from the Chief The tremendous efforts of our staff and many successes of 2007 are just the beginning for the Glendale Fire Department. It is both an honor and a privilege to represent the finest, most well-prepared and committed men and women in the fire service. Thank you for your continued collaboration, encouragement and dedication to our organization. Read more>>
	Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Facility Receives 2008 Desert Peaks Award The ‘Public Partnership’ Desert Peaks Award which recognizes excellence in regional cooperation was awarded to the City of Glendale, Arizona Regional Public Safety Training Facility on June 25th. Read more>>
	Glendale Firefighters Asking Folks To Think “Heat Safety” As we continue to experience high temperatures, the Glendale Fire Department is advising everyone to think “heat-safety” this summer. Valley firefighters respond to thousands of heat-related incidents each year. Many incidents can be prevented by using these tips. Read more>>
	FREE VACCINATIONS Did you know that kids entering 6th grade must now have Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines?Get your child ready! Click here for information on FREE VACCINATIONS (pdf).
	Glendale Assistant Fire Chief Retires After 33 Years Of Service After serving 33 years in public service with the Glendale Fire Department, Assistant Chief Dave Villalovos called it a “career” by celebrating his retirement on June 19, 2008. Read more>>
	“Let’s Get Wet” – Water Education and Training Event On Saturday, June 14, 2008 the Glendale Fire Department teamed up with Re/Max Preferred Choice, West Gate Center, The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation, US Coast Guard, American Red Cross and others to bring the “Let’s Get Wet” water education and training event to Glendale children and families. Read more>>
	Glendale Fire Celebrates “Groundbreaking” Of New Fire Station 151 New fire station is scheduled to be complete by April of 2009. This station will replace Glendale’s oldest active station, currently Fire Station 151, located at 5705 N. 55th Avenue. Glendale Firefighters have been responding to emergencies out of the current station since 1969. Read more>>
	Everyone’s Child When the sirens wail and the news breaks that a child has drowned, everyone’s heart sinks…that child becomes everyone’s child. The temperature is climbing in the Valley of the Sun, and swim season is well underway. The Glendale Fire Department is striving to remind the public of the tragedy of drowning. Read more>>
	25th Annual Fire Prevention Day & Parade Saturday, October 4 The parade starts at 52nd Avenue and Glendale Avenue and will end at Murphy Park. Parade participants will include fire vehicles, marching bands, clowns, scouts and much more! Food vendors, arts, crafts and safety information booths will be located in Murphy Park. Call (623)703-1571 if you have any questions. Photo Gallery>>
	Important Pool Safety Tips Glendale safety officials urge people to take the right steps to ensure their summer swimming and water fun is safe. Read more \| Pool Ordinance \| Click here to download our water safety pledge certificate.
	Public Safety Training Center Community leaders, fire fighters, police officers and city officials gathered to celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first fully functioning public safety training center in the West Valley. Read more>>
	Be a Lifesaver It’s safe. It’s easy. It’s legal. It requires no mouth-to-mouth contact. If you witness a sudden unexpected collapse in an adult, follow these simple steps (PDF).
	Glendale Fire Department Car Seat Information Citizens can call (623) 930-SEAT (7328) and schedule an appointment to have their car seat installed free of charge by a certified car seat technicians. Read more>>
	Diverse Safety Messages Looking for fire-safety resources and activity kits? Then check out the FDNY Fire Zone! It is a great Web site for teachers and parents with fire-safety information in eight languages. FDNY Fire Zone Web Site>>
	Ninos Seguros Seguro Que Si Niños Seguros, Seguro que sí, es una campaña de servicio público íntegramente dirigida a la comunidad hispana en Arizona. Su principal objetivo es concientizar a los padres sobre los peligros que acechan a los niños en la vida diaria y educarlos en aquellas prácticas que garantizan la seguridad de los mismos. Más información.
	Glendale Fire Department Performance Report We responded to over 39,000 emergency calls in 2006. An innovative intergovernmental agreement allows us to provide a high level of service at one of the lowest cost per citizen in the nation. 2006 Performance Report (pdf) 2005 Performance Report (pdf) 2004 Performance Report (pdf) For More Information on Statewide Emergencies and Alerts visit www.az211.com
	Glendale Chapter of IAFF Local 493 The Glendale Chapter of IAFF Local 493 proudly serves the citizens of Glendale, providing fire protection, emergency medical services, safety education and health services. This website is one of our newest communications tools. CLICK HERE to visit www.gffaz.com