Welcome to the Tucson Airport Authority Fire Department page. The department protects more than 200 buildings spread across 10,000 acres.
The Tucson Airport Authority Fire Department works around the clock to ensure safety at Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield. Our skills, training, and equipment are state-of-the-art, but our mission is simple: to provide quick response to aircraft-related emergencies.
04/06/2026
Giving back where it matters most.
The Tucson Airport Fire Department is proud to participate in Fill the Boot, supporting families affected by neuromuscular diseases.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and donated. Your generosity makes a difference!
12/22/2025
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Tucson Airport Fire Department’s Toys for Tots drive a success! Because of your generosity, we were able to bring holiday joy to children in need.
We’re proud to support this amazing cause and couldn’t have done it without our incredible community.
12/19/2025
🎄 Spreading Holiday Cheer at Los Niños Elementary! 🎁
Thanks to our amazing community, the Tucson Airport Fire Department raised $2,000 through charity t-shirt sales and private donations to provide clothing for students at Los Niños Elementary.
Our crew had the joy of delivering these donations just in time for the holidays! ❤️
11/13/2025
EMS Day at TAAFD!
Dr. Beskind and South Campus residents from Banner Health took part in EMS Day with the Tucson Airport Authority Fire Department (TAAFD). From hands-on training to engaging with first responders, it was a great opportunity to learn, connect, and offer insights into the vital work of emergency medical services.
11/10/2025
The Tucson Airport Fire Department recently partnered with Swissport, one of our fueling service partners, for a fire suppression training exercise. The training focused on fuel loads, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression techniques.
We also introduced our new digital fire extinguisher training system, which allows us to teach safe and effective extinguisher use in a controlled environment.
Joint training like this strengthens our coordination on the airfield and ensures we are ready to respond quickly and effectively when needed.
10/07/2025
As we get closer to the holiday season, TAA Fire is planning to give back this year!
Help raise funds to support Los Niños Elementary School by purchasing your TAA Fire T-shirt today! 100% of proceeds go directly to purchasing gifts, clothing, and gift cards to brighten up the holidays for Tucson’s local families in need.
$20 per shirt | Sizes Small-2XL.
Purchase a shirt today by e-mailing [email protected]
07/02/2024
We had some visitors today!
06/07/2023
We are incredibly proud of Firefighter Paul Nathe and his dedication to our car seat safety program. He has been named Co-Provider of the Year by Banner University Medical Center South. Way to go, Pau!!
05/04/2023
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than training a team member on an ARFF truck. Always training, always ready!
05/03/2023
Boeing 777 and Airport 760
04/05/2023
Always training, always prepared!
02/23/2023
What a morning! Our guys had a blast at the Tucson Rodeo Parade today. Anytime we’re called on for support, you can count on TAAFD 🐴🤠🚒👍