Rincon Valley Fire patient reunites with crew that saved his life
VAIL, AZ – VAIL, AZ – The Rincon Valley Fire District had a very special visit today! A local resident of the Rincon Valley Fire District stopped by Station 291 to pay a visit to the firefighters that saved his life. The gentleman, who experienced a heart attack on the evening of December 4th, is also a retired marine. ...READ MORE
VAIL, AZ – VAIL, AZ – The Rincon Valley Fire District had a very special visit today! A local resident of the Rincon Valley Fire District stopped by Station 291 to pay a visit to the firefighters that saved his life. The gentleman, who experienced a heart attack on the evening of December 4th, is also a retired marine. ...READ MORE
Rincon Valley Fire District celebrates Medal of Bravery for heroic rescues
VAIL, AZ – Four members of the Rincon Valley Fire District are recipients of one of the highest honors that a firefighter can receive, the Medal of Bravery. On the night of July 24th 2021...READ MORE
VAIL, AZ – Four members of the Rincon Valley Fire District are recipients of one of the highest honors that a firefighter can receive, the Medal of Bravery. On the night of July 24th 2021...READ MORE
Rincon Valley Fire District celebrates promotions and new hires
VAIL, AZ – The Rincon Valley Fire District proudly announces four new hires and one promotion celebrated during a pinning ceremony held at the monthly board meeting March 25, 2021. The badge pinning is a long standing fire service tradition and includes an oath of commitment to duty...READ MORE
VAIL, AZ – The Rincon Valley Fire District proudly announces four new hires and one promotion celebrated during a pinning ceremony held at the monthly board meeting March 25, 2021. The badge pinning is a long standing fire service tradition and includes an oath of commitment to duty...READ MORE
Rincon Valley Fire District receives $585,000 federal grant for hiring
VAIL, AZ – The Rincon Valley Fire District is the proud recipient of a $585,000 award – the largest ever in the District’s 35-year history – to be used towards hiring. The grant is part of FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency and Response (SAFER) program...READ MORE
Rincon Valley Fire District responds to hiker rescue
Rincon Valley Fire District responded to a hiker rescue in Saguaro National Park. A 22 year-old male and a 27 year-old male reporting minor injuries and complaining of dehydration were rescued about 1.8 miles from from the Tanque Verde Ridge Trailhead...READ MORE
Rincon Valley Fire District responded to a hiker rescue in Saguaro National Park. A 22 year-old male and a 27 year-old male reporting minor injuries and complaining of dehydration were rescued about 1.8 miles from from the Tanque Verde Ridge Trailhead...READ MORE
Rincon Valley Fire District awarded Gary Sinise Foundation grant
VAIL, AZ -- The Rincon Valley Fire District (RVFD) is the proud recipient of a grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation to help the district's first responders prevent the spread of COVID-19. Known as an AeroClave, the system uses fogging technology to disinfect large areas, such as ambulances and healthcare facilities...READ MORE
VAIL, AZ -- The Rincon Valley Fire District (RVFD) is the proud recipient of a grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation to help the district's first responders prevent the spread of COVID-19. Known as an AeroClave, the system uses fogging technology to disinfect large areas, such as ambulances and healthcare facilities...READ MORE
RVFD on scene at Bush Fire northeast of Phoenix
Scottsdale, AZ -- Two members of Rincon Valley's wildland team have been dispatched to a major wildfire northeast of Phoenix, the 114,941 acre Bush Fire. Paramedic 299 is on scene in the Tonto National Forest to provide emergency medical services. Wildland firefighters face extremely dangerous conditions and it’s essential to have medics on site at base camp...READ MORE
Scottsdale, AZ -- Two members of Rincon Valley's wildland team have been dispatched to a major wildfire northeast of Phoenix, the 114,941 acre Bush Fire. Paramedic 299 is on scene in the Tonto National Forest to provide emergency medical services. Wildland firefighters face extremely dangerous conditions and it’s essential to have medics on site at base camp...READ MORE
Rincon Valley Fire District promoted to ISO Class 2
The Rincon Valley Fire District proudly announces a Class 2 rating issued by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), which evaluates fire departments throughout the country for their response capabilities. “This rating puts the Rincon Valley Fire District in the top 4 percent of fire districts nationally. This is an outstanding achievement and represents the great work of our firefighters,” said Fire Chief Jayme Kahle...READ MORE
The Rincon Valley Fire District proudly announces a Class 2 rating issued by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), which evaluates fire departments throughout the country for their response capabilities. “This rating puts the Rincon Valley Fire District in the top 4 percent of fire districts nationally. This is an outstanding achievement and represents the great work of our firefighters,” said Fire Chief Jayme Kahle...READ MORE
Two RVFD personnel recognized for National EMS Week
VAIL, AZ – In celebration of National EMS Week, the Rincon Valley Fire District recognized two crew members for saving the life of a Tucson man.
The elderly man was seen by neighbors as he collapsed outside his home in eastern Tucson in March. He was experiencing a heart attack, which represents 60% of the rescue calls received by RVFD...READ MORE
VAIL, AZ – In celebration of National EMS Week, the Rincon Valley Fire District recognized two crew members for saving the life of a Tucson man.
The elderly man was seen by neighbors as he collapsed outside his home in eastern Tucson in March. He was experiencing a heart attack, which represents 60% of the rescue calls received by RVFD...READ MORE