District News

Fireworks during the Fourth of July are as American as apple-pie, but did you know that more than twice the number of fires are reported on that day than on any other day of the year in the United States? Two out of five of these fires are caused by fireworks. The good news is you can enjoy your holiday and the fireworks with just a few simple safety tips:

PIMA COUNTY — Tucson, June 1, 2013. Mountain Vista Fire District units responded this morning to a residential structure fire in the 10000 block of N. Gila Road. Twenty Five firefighters from Mountain Vista Fire District, Northwest Fire District and Rural Metro responded. The 911 caller reported heavy smoke in the area, units arrived on scene with smoke and flames showing, the fire was 50% involved.

Mountain Vista Fire District would like to remind you that May is "National Bicycle Safety Month".  Practice bike safety everyday.  Be a "Roll" model.  For tips and tools, click here....

MOUNTAIN VISTA FIRE DISTRICT JOINS IN “BURN BUSTER BLAST” 2013

PIMA COUNTY — Tucson, April 29, 2013. Mountain Vista Fire District participated in Northwest Fire District’s “ Burn Buster Blast” on Saturday, April 27th at the Foothills Mall.  Ladder 610, housed at Station 610 located at 1175 W. Magee Road, was on site for display.  Mountain Vista Fire District also provided educational materials to reach the community with safety messages.

Welcome to the spring edition of "The Responder".  This issue features some very important pool and fireworks safety information, a message from our CEO/Fire Chief Ed Wilkerson and more.

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