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09/03/2026

Today we had multiple snake calls. The snake grabber was in the truck, but truly not necessary when you ride with the snake whisperer.

08/26/2026

Head Coach Olmos reached out and invited us to participate in this honorable event this coming Friday as we help welcome our high school team onto the field! 🏈🔥

Thank you, Superior High School, for the invitation and for allowing us to be part of this special event. We’re proud to support our students, athletes, and community! ❤️💙

If you know a first responder or military service member—past or present—please spread the word and invite them to join us!

We’ll see you at the game! 🇺🇸🚒🏈
GO PANTHERS! 🐾

08/21/2026

🥞 ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT PANCAKE BREAKFAST! 🥞
Come see us Saturday, August 29th, from 7:00–11:00 AM at the Superior Senior Center!

Our annual Pancake Breakfast is a long-standing tradition here at the Superior Fire Department and is our #1 fundraiser of the year! 🚒❤️

And yes… we’ll have Prickly Pear Syrup available to try! 🌵🥞

The money raised helps cover the everyday station expenses that may seem small, but make a BIG difference—from dish soap to condiments, spices, and other kitchen necessities. Our crews are staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, and your support helps make sure they have the little things they need while taking care of our community.

So bring the family, grab some breakfast, try some Prickly Pear Syrup, and support your local firefighters! 🇺🇸🚒

🗓️ Saturday, August 29th | 7–11 AM
📍 Superior Senior Center

08/10/2026

Congratulations, Firefighter Mikey Carrillo!
Out-of-Town Reserve Firefighter Mikey Carrillo joined the Superior Fire Department in December 2025. Shortly after joining, Mikey enrolled in Firefighter I & II classes in January 2026. From January through August, Mikey dedicated every weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, to his training, making the commitment and sacrifice necessary to become a firefighter. After months of hard work, long weekends, studying, and hands-on training, Mikey officially graduated on August 8, 2026. Both, Fire Chief Perez and Assistant Fire Chief Gotto attended his graduation to support and congratulate him as he received his certificate.

Mikey didn’t stop there! He went on to successfully pass the Arizona State Firefighter Exam, making him an official Arizona State-certified firefighter!

The Superior Fire Department is incredibly proud of the dedication, determination, and commitment Mikey has shown throughout this journey. His willingness to put in the time and effort every weekend is a true testament to his commitment to the fire service.

07/18/2026

While our crews continue monitoring and cooling hot spots from last night’s inferno, we were greeted with an incredible surprise! 🍦🚒

Our local heroes from Classic Cones stopped by the fire scene to offer our firefighters cold drinks and delicious ice cream. Their generosity and kindness meant more than words can express after a long night and hard days work.

Thank you, Classic Cones, for thinking of our crew and supporting those who serve our community. Your thoughtful gesture put smiles on our of faces and reminded us that even heroes have heroes!

And who says firefighters can’t enjoy a Classic Cone on the fireground? We’d say it’s well deserved! ❤️🍦

07/17/2026

At 21:24 Superior Fire was dispatched to a structure fire on Terrace. As the bay doors opened, the smoke and glow could be seen across town, and immediately SFD requested back up. In town firefighter Chris Villaverde and Chief Perez both responded from home and Queen Valley FD came to help the on duty crew.

At 21:27 the first unit was on scene of a fully engulfed structure with exposures (homes) on both sides. This was a very fast response of only 3 minutes from the Firehouse to the scene of the fire.

Initial actions were to put immediate water where the fire was threatening other homes. A “deck gun” is a large diameter water appliance on top of our fire trucks that allows us to do this. However, the truck when not attached to a hydrant, only holds 1,000 gallons. Water was on the fire within 1 minute of arrival and within 5 minutes of SFD being dispatched.

Quick water application slowed fire spread dramatically and allowed firefighters time to then attach to a hydrant for a constant water supply. Both firefighters, with the help of Superior Police attached two supply lines within 3-4 minutes. This was necessary when the first supply line was not able to keep up with the demand of both a fire hose line and the deck gun. The amount of fire simply required more water. Once the second hydrant was attached to the truck, three hose lines, and the deck gun were used to extinguish the fire.

The structure had multiple levels, including a basement. After it was confirmed that there weren’t any occupants, all fire objectives were carried out defensively from the perimeter. No risk was taken to put firefighters in a position to be above a compromised basement. Because of roof collapse and excessive material in the structure, many smoldering areas with fire underneath debris were not reachable from the perimeter. Due to the areas where smoldering was present, it is anticipated small spot fires inside the structure could ignite. Therefore, Superior Fire started “fire watch”. Throughout the night an SFD firefighter will check on the structure and ensure there isn’t any risk of extension outside the confinement of the structure. During fire watch, small fires or smoldering will be monitored and extinguished as necessary.

4 Superior firefighters, 4 Queen valley firefighters, and 1 Superior PD officer were used to put out this fire.
Thanks to Queen Valley, our local volunteers, and Officer Brothers for their help.

Also thank you to the community for allowing us to do our work, the encouraging comments, and the offers of water and even sparkling water. We know it’s entertaining, or interesting to watch these kind of events, we are grateful that you gave us the space to do our job.

Attached is video of us responding in the firetruck. Once close, sirens are turned off so we can hear ourselves. This gives you an idea of what we look for and consider while enroute to an emergency. It also hopefully allows you to see that we must bring the “calm” to an otherwise very intense situation. Our initial thoughts and objectives coming into this scene were to put the deck gun in place to protect the two adjacent homes from starting fire, and to quickly establish a permanent water supply.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day!!

🚨 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect due to extreme fire danger. No campfires or open flames where prohibited, and use caution with grills and heat sources.

🎆 Reminder: Aerial fireworks are illegal in Arizona and create a serious wildfire risk. Please leave fireworks to licensed professionals.

Enjoy the holiday responsibly and help protect our community.

From all of us at SFD, have a safe and Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🚒

06/30/2026

Today, we ask you take a brief pause to remember the Granite Mountain Hotshots 19 courageous firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on June 30, 2013, while protecting the community of Yarnell, Arizona.

Their unwavering courage, selfless service, and commitment to one another represent the very best of the fire service. Though their watch ended far too soon, their legacy continues to inspire firefighters across our nation every day.

Please join us in taking a moment today to remember:

Eric Marsh, Jesse Steed, Travis Turbyfill, Sean Misner, Grant McKee, Robert Caldwell, Travis Carter, Wade Parker, Clayton Whitted, Joe Thurston, Scott Norris, Andrew Ashcraft, Anthony Rose, Christopher MacKenzie, Garret Zuppiger, Kevin Woyjeck, William Warneke, Dustin DeFord, and John Percin.

Rest Easy Brothers. ~Never Forgotten~

06/01/2026

Late last night and into the early morning hours, Superior Fire Department’s B-Shift crew: Captain Lusk, Firefighter Branson, and Firefighter Villaverde,
responded to reports of a single-vehicle rollover near Gonzalez Pass.

Upon arrival, crews found a white Chevrolet Silverado resting on its side with moderate damage and a single occupant trapped inside. The situation presented significant challenges, as the vehicle remained unstable and posed a risk of further movement that could endanger both the patient and responding personnel.

Firefighters quickly secured the vehicle to prevent it from rolling onto its roof before initiating a complex heavy extrication operation. Through coordinated efforts and rapid action, crews successfully removed the patient from the wreckage and transferred them to awaiting medical personnel. The patient was then transported to a Valley hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

While the incident remains under investigation, alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor. Fortunately, the patient is expected to make a full recovery.

This incident serves as an important reminder of the devastating consequences that can result from impaired driving. Every time someone gets behind the wheel after drinking, they put not only their own life at risk, but also the lives of innocent motorists, passengers, first responders, and members of our community. One decision can be the difference between making it home safely and a tragedy that changes lives forever.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our neighboring partners at Queen Valley Fire District and the Arizona Department of Public Safety for their assistance and teamwork throughout the incident.

Excellent work by all agencies involved.

05/26/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us also take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and remember those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy.

From all of us at the fire department, we extend our deepest gratitude to our fallen heroes and their families. We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸🚒

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