The Ahwatukee community will soon have a new fully operating fire station closer to homes within the rapidly growing community in the next two and half years.
Phoenix Fire Station 74 will be the fourth fire station addition to Ahwatukee. This will complete the firefighting force for the community and greatly reduce response teams by crews.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Councilmember Sal DiCiccio and City Manager Jeff Barton have teamed up to secure funding in the 2023-2024 capital budget for the new fire station in Ahwatukee.
“This new fire station is a major step forward for our community," said Mayor Gallego. “When the new facility opens, Ahwatukee will be served by a total of four engine companies, a ladder company and three ambulances – ultimately increasing the capacity of our first responders to save many more lives. I am proud of the hard work that has gone into making this project a reality and look forward to its many benefits for years to come."
“Fire Station 74 is a testament to what can be accomplished when government listens to its residents", said Councilman Sal DiCiccio. "With this new fire station, we will see a tremendous decrease in emergency response times. I'm proud to have helped make this project happen and want to thank the Mayor for her partnership in making this fire station a reality. "
Fire Station 74 will be built on the Northwest corner of 19th Avenue and Chandler Boulevard. The station is estimated to be roughly 13,000 square feet and include three bays with a fire engine and a medical rescue.
When completed, the Ahwatukee community will have a total of four fire stations with four engine companies, one ladder company, three rescue companies.
The city will hire and train 24 new Phoenix firefighters to provide staffing for three shifts and the necessary relief rate. The daily staffing will be six people total, including four on the engine and two on the rescue. The staffing for the 24 positions is included in the trail budget.
“The Phoenix Fire Department is grateful for our community leaders support including Mayor Kate Gallego and District 6 Sal DiCiccio. It is directly due to their efforts that this station is being built," Phoenix Fire Chief Mike Duran added. “Phoenix Fire station 74 will be a great addition to Ahwatukee. It allows us to deliver fast, professional fire and medical services, adding another layer of safety and security to our community."
The city of Phoenix is focused on ensuring that the fire station development will happen as quickly as possible. This because the City of Phoenix already owns the land, and the design will be based on Fire Station 55 built three years ago in near I-17 and Jomax Road. Early predictions estimate the facility could be up and running within the next two and half years.
Ahwatukee will have some of the best response times in the Valley with the addition of Station 74. Without the new fire station, the existing Phoenix Fire stations are challenged with meeting our resposne time goals to serve the local community.
“Phoenix Fire is so grateful for the support of our community leaders including Mayor Kate Gallego and District 6 Councilman Sal DiCiccio. It is directly due to their efforts that this station is being built," Phoenix Fire Chief Mike Duran added. “Fire station 74 will be great addition to Ahwatukee. It allows us to deliver fast, professional fire and medical services, adding another layer of safety and security to the community."
