Southern Pima County

Rural/Metro Fire Department has been providing fire and emergency medical services to Pima County residents since 1962.

Rural/Metro operates on an individual basis with most residents of Southern Pima County. This means fire protection and emergency medical services are not paid for through taxes and residents are responsible for establishing fire service directly with Rural/ Metro Fire.

Area residents living in a Fire District do not need to set up an individual account.

In Southern Pima County, Rural/Metro has two primary responding fire stations and one support station dedicated to the UA Science and Technology Park, bringing the total in Pima County to 12. There are ten firefighters on duty at all times.

			Station 71 4445 E. Benson Hwy Established 1972 Engine 71, Tender 71 Rescue 71, Brush 71
			Station 81 966 E. Hughes Access Established 2001 Engine 81, Utility 81
			Station 78 (Support Station) 9000 S. Rita Rd. Established 1992 Attack 78

Community Events in Southern Pima County
	From Pancake Breakfasts, School Mini-Musters, to neighborhood meetings, we're an active part of your community. Click here to learn about Rural/Metro's involvement in your area.