Did you know TFD relies on an average of 22 firefighters working overtime every day to keep trucks in service? Without them, 4–8 fire trucks could be shut down daily, reducing our ability to respond to emergencies. Those trucks stay staffed because Tucson firefighters regularly work extra hours to maintain service levels. Without their effort, community safety would be at risk. It’s important to understand how essential their commitment is and what’s at stake without it. | Tucson Fire Fighters A

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Last week, Tucson Firefighters traded in their hoses for leashes and spent the day walking dozens of dogs at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). PACC is currently at capacity with more than 500 dogs, and they urgently need fosters and adopters. If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, or just want to lend a hand, now’s the perfect time! Anytime a shelter dog can get out for some exercise and cuddles, it does wonders for their anxiety a

🔥 EV Fire Safety - Fire Prevention Month | Tucson Fire Department 🚒⚡️ Battalion Chief Jakoby gives us an inside look at the newest tool Tucson Fire is using to tackle electric vehicle fires — fast, safely, and efficiently. EV fires burn hotter and longer, but our crews are ready with the latest technology to keep Tucson safe. 💪 Watch how our team is leading the way in modern fire response — one innovation at a time. 🎥: Tucson Fire Department 👨‍🚒 Featuring: Battalion Chief Jakoby 📍 Tucson,

Last month, Tucson Fire crews were dispatched to reports of heavy black smoke on the city’s east side. Engine 9 arrived within five minutes and found a large fire involving old city storage containers near a private landfill. Initially believed to be a hazardous materials incident, the call was quickly upgraded to a full HAZMAT response out of caution. As a precaution, nearby Udall Park was evacuated due to the fire’s proximity. Firefighters faced significant challenges due to the remote locatio

FIREHOUSE LEGACIES! 🚒 🔥 Paramedic Aaron Davis is carrying on a proud family legacy at Tucson Fire. A third-generation firefighter, Aaron is based at Station 4 on the Technical Rescue Team and spent five years in our Fire Cadet Program preparing for the job. His roots run deep, his father, Jimmy Davis Jr., served as a TFD Inspector, and his grandfather, Jimmy Davis Sr., made history as Tucson Fire’s first African American firefighter, eventually rising to the rank of Assistant Chief before reti