The Sun Lakes Fire District was formed in July 1975 by the
residents of the community, with the help of the developer, Mr. E.
J. Robson. In it's inception the District was formed as an all
volunteer organization, and remained as such until the hiring of the
first paid firefighter in 1987.
The first station was built in 1978, followed by a second station in
1990. Each station houses an engine and a rescue/ambulance.
Station 232 was re-modeled to accommodate an in increase in manpower
in 2002, and Station 231 was demolished and re-built in 2004.
The Sun Lakes Fire District covers 6.75 square miles, including
areas outside Sun Lakes proper. Additionally, through the
operation of an automatic mutual aid agreement, the District also
covers sections of the community of Chandler.
Current call volume averages approximately 3500 calls annually. About
150 of these calls are fire calls, the majority of the remainder are
emergency medical calls.
These calls are handled by Forty-Eight emergency response personnel.
Staffing for each shift consists of one Battalion Chiefs with
a Battalion Safety and Training Officer. Two fire engines
staffed with five personnel each, and two ambulances staffed with
paramedics and EMT's.
The District administration is staffed by a Fire Chief, One
Deputy Chief, an Administrative Services Director, a Human Resource
Coordinator, two Administrative Assistants and an Emergency Medical Service
Coordinator.
The departments equipment is maintained by a full-time mechanic.
All of the services provided by the Sun Lakes Fire District would
not be possible without the direction provided by the
governing Board of Directors. This five person Board is
comprised of members elected by the citizens of Sun Lakes, each
member serves a four-year term. The Board of Directors meets
on a monthly basis.
