Ahwatukeeโs fourth fire station is on track to open by the end of the year. And it will be a big help to the department’s efforts to reduce emergency response times to meet those recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The association develops roughly 300 codes and standards that serve as the foundation for fire, electrical, and life safety across the globe.
In a briefing Nov. 5 before the City Council Subcommittee on Public Safety and Justice, Executive Fire Chief Tim Kreis and Deputy Chief Reda Riddle-Bigler gave an overview of the steps the department is taking to reduce response times for both fires and medical emergencies as well as the departmentโs recruiting and staffing efforts. Recapping the new fire stations and expansions being undertaken throughout the city, Kreis had good news for western Ahwatukee residents:
โStation 74, which is located in West Ahwatukee, is going to be a great addition to our community. Itโs coming along fine. We anticipate that stationโs grand opening at the end of 2025 and having an Engine 74 and a Rescue 74 providing service to that community will be a great addition.โ
