Superstition Fire & Medical District

10/21/2026

🌧️ Rain in the Forecast: Sandbag Locations & Safety Resources

With a flood watch in effect, now is a good time to prepare for potential flooding. Free sandbags are available 24/7 at the following Superstition Fire & Medical District stations. Please bring your own shovel.

📍 Sandbag Locations:
• Fire Station 261: 1135 W. Superstition Blvd.
• Fire Station 262: 3995 E. Superstition Blvd.
• Fire Station 264: 7557 E. U.S. Highway 60, Gold Canyon

📞 Keep our monsoon hotline numbers handy for emergency contacts, utility concerns and road issues. See the attached graphic for important phone numbers.

🚗 Use caution on the roads and remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Never drive through flooded roadways.

For more monsoon safety tips, visit https://ein.az.gov/monsoon-awareness

Stay safe, Apache Junction!

10/21/2026

⛈️ STORM ALERT

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Apache Junction and Gold Canyon from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
With significant rainfall possible, Superstition Fire & Medical District encourages residents to take precautions now, especially those living in flood-prone areas.

⚠️ STORM SAFETY REMINDERS
• Secure loose outdoor items.
• Clear debris from drainage areas.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Stay informed of changing weather conditions and emergency alerts.

Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Stay safe, stay prepared, and help us keep our community safe! 🚒

10/20/2026

Monsoon Season is Coming! Get Ready for Apache Junction ☔️

The heat is on, and so is monsoon season! While it officially starts on June 15th, let's be proactive to avoid those pesky floods.

Living in a flood-prone area? Here's how to prepare:
-Clear debris: Stop clogs downstream by cleaning drainage areas around your property.
-Secure your stuff: Don't let strong winds blow things away! Secure loose objects and trim dangerous tree limbs.
-Clear small washes: This helps prevent flooding and water damage on your property.
-Get an emergency kit: Pack a 72-hour kit with water, non-perishable food, and other essentials.

Free sandbags are available!
The Superstition Fire & Medical District provides free sandbags (bring your own shovel) at these locations, 24/7:
-Fire Station 261 (1135 W. Superstition Blvd.)
-Fire Station 262 (3995 E. Superstition Blvd.)
-Fire Station 264 (7557 E. U.S. Highway 60, Gold Canyon)

Stay informed!

For more monsoon safety tips, visit the Arizona state website: https://ein.az.gov/monsoon-awareness

Together, let's keep our community safe this monsoon season!

10/19/2026

Applications close October 25!


10/15/2026

🎉Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Stephan Wagner on his retirement after 24 years of dedicated service!

Throughout his career, Stephan has shown an unwavering commitment to serving our community and has been a valued firefighter, paramedic, mentor and member of the Superstition Fire & Medical District family.

We thank Stephan for his years of hard work, dedication, and service to the district and the communities we serve.

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement, Stephan! We wish you all the best in this next chapter! 🎉👏

10/14/2026

🔥Our SFMD firefighter recruits have reached the halfway point of their academy, and the heat is on!

Over the past several weeks, recruits have been putting their training to the test through a variety of live-fire evolutions, including garage fires, first-, second-, and third-floor fires, flashover chambers, vehicle fires, and so much more.
These realistic training scenarios are essential in preparing our future firefighters for the challenges they’ll face in the field. Each evolution builds confidence, sharpens decision-making, reinforces recognition of fire behavior, and strengthens the teamwork and communication needed to operate safely and effectively on the fireground.

A special thank you to our partners at mesafiredept and RTO Travis Yates for their continued dedication, instruction, and support throughout the academy.
We’re proud of the progress these recruits have made and look forward to seeing their continued growth as they tackle the second half of their training! 🚒🔥

10/06/2026