Tucson Fire Department

10/22/2026

Tucson Fire was dispatched to a house fire in the 8000 block of East Kent Place on 10/15 2026, at 1:02 a.m.

Engine 16 arrived seven minutes later and reported that a large shed was on fire.
The shed was not attached to any other buildings. Crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes.

The fire was declared under control at 1:42 a.m. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

10/20/2026

This Saturday, Gym 244 is hosting a memorial workout honoring our brother, Ben, who tragically passed away one year ago this month.

Ben was an exceptional Tucson firefighter, proud Marine Corps veteran, beloved brother, devoted husband, and loving father. We’ll come together to honor his life, his service, and the lasting impact he made on everyone who knew him.

Thank you to Gym 244 and Black R***e Coffee for helping us keep our brother’s memory alive. We hope to see you there!

10/19/2026

Don’t let a scary situation happen at home!

This Halloween, make sure your smoke alarms are ready to protect you and your family.

Test your smoke alarms once a month and replace them every 10 years, or sooner if recommended by the manufacturer.

It matters. The death rate from home fires is about 60% lower in homes with working smoke alarms.

A quick check today can make a big difference when you need your alarm most.

Stay safe, Tucson, and have a happy Halloween!🎃

10/15/2026

When a Tucson Fire Department engine or ladder truck rolls out on a call, the community depends on it to perform. And keeping that fleet ready for the next emergency takes specialized skill and expertise behind the scenes.

Fire apparatus are custom-built, highly specialized vehicles that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That means constant demands on equipment, systems and components. Keeping them running means maintaining these complex vehicles, troubleshooting problems and making sure firefighters have the equipment they need when seconds count.

That’s the job of TFD’s Emergency Vehicle Technicians, or EVTs. Seven EVTs currently support the fleet, and we’re looking to grow the team. We’re hiring an additional Emergency Vehicle Technician and an EVT Supervisor.

Master EVT Brandon LeWallen takes us behind the scene at fleet maintenance.

10/14/2026

Tucson Fire Chief Sharon McDonough is going Over the Edge for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona!

On October 31, 2026, Chief McDonough will rappel down a 17-story building to raise money for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona.

Your donation to Team Fire helps create opportunities for girls across Southern Arizona to discover their courage, build confidence, and develop character and leadership skills.

Join us in supporting Chief McDonough and Team Fire as they help make a difference in the lives of local girls.

Donate to Team Fire here:

We're excited to join this incredible initiative! Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona's mission is very important to us and we're proud to help them make a difference. Please support us by giving to our page. Every dollar counts! Thank you!

10/14/2026

The Last Alarm Foundation - Tucson provides deceased firefighters with transportation to their final resting place. They recently talked to Beyond the Bulldog about the foundation. Check it out here!

We sit down with the Last Alarm Foundation in Tucson, Arizona, to t...

10/12/2026

Last month, Tucson Fire responded to a house fire on Tucson’s southeast side after multiple 911 callers reported a home on fire, with flames spreading to an adjacent property.

Engine 9 arrived four minutes after dispatch and reported heavy fire coming from a single-story home. Crews deployed hose lines, completed an exterior check, and moved inside to search for the fire. What crews didn’t know at the time was that the duplex had been divided into smaller rental units.

As this video shows, navigating an unfamiliar building while trying to locate the fire can be challenging. Visibility inside a burning structure can be extremely limited, making an already dangerous situation even more difficult.

Crews were able to contain the fire to the building and prevent it from spreading to the neighboring property. No injuries were reported, but one resident was displaced.

10/12/2026

Meet Roxy!

She’s the newest member of our fire investigation team.

Roxy is three years old and was a stray, wandering the streets of Pensacola, Florida, when she ended up at a local shelter. Someone there noticed she had a real drive and thought she might be a good fit for scent work.

Tucson Fire adopted Roxy in July, and she spent three weeks training in New Jersey. She is trained to detect 15 different scents associated with fire accelerants.

Now she’s back at Fire Central, working alongside her handler, Investigator Jorge Loya.

Before Roxy joined Tucson Fire, the closest accelerant detection dog was in the Gilbert/Mesa area. Having Roxy here in Tucson gives our investigators a resource much closer to home as they work to determine the cause and origin of fires.

Welcome home, Roxy!

10/12/2026

Tucson Fire Chief Sharon McDonough joined the Mini Poderosas and other inspiring women last Saturday to celebrate the International Day of the Girl by sharing their stories, experiences, and words of encouragement with the next generation of leaders.

The Mini Poderosas are dedicated to mentoring and empowering girls and young women from diverse backgrounds, helping them build confidence, discover their strengths, and recognize the limitless possibilities ahead of them.

Chief McDonough’s participation highlighted the importance of representation, mentorship, and showing young girls that they, too, can lead, serve, and make a difference in their communities.

When we share our stories, we inspire the next generation to dream big and lead with confidence!✨⭐️