Residents of northern Sahuarita, including the master plan community of Rancho Sahuarita, are now receiving fire protection and emergency services (EMS) from Santa Rita Fire District, (formerly Green Valley Fire District). Effective July 1st, the community now has the resources of 5 fully equipped and staffed fire stations within the district, if the need should arise, as part of the change.
In addition to fire protection and emergency services, residents now will have access to all the district’s amazing Fire Corps Programs, including those that provide smoke alarm services, lock box installs and maintenance, and removal of unwanted desert pest (snakes).
Santa Rita Fire District is ready to serve its expanded customer base, and has already begun engaging with residents, community partners, and local businesses within the community. Examples include with the Sahuarita Unified School District schools, on integration of programs and resources such as “Safety Talks,” “Water Downs” and station tours. They also plan to enhance this school programming in the future, with Kindergarten Lessons, babysitting classes, and “5th grade Mini-Musters”. The district has also shared that there will also be volunteer opportunities with their nationally recognized Fire Corps Volunteers.
While the district has officially changed its name, the same commitment to professional service to customers will carry on through Compassion, Competence, and Character.
Homeowners who previously subscribed with Rural Metro should remember that those subscriptions end on July 1st, and they will no longer be billed. The fire protection service received through Santa Rita Fire District will be paid for automatically through their property taxes going forward.
For more information, visit https://srfdaz.gov/.