Tucson Fire Department

06/23/2026

The TFD Wildland REMS Team is assisting with the Pocket Fire in Sedona. The team is supporting two hotshot crews, the Geronimo Hotshots and Fort Apache Hotshots, in Division Tango in the Devil’s Bridge area.

The REMS Team deployed on Sunday, June 14, and has since responded to four incidents: the North Fire, Peak Fire, Table Mountain Fire, and Pocket Fire.

REMS (Rapid Extraction Module Support) is a specialized team dedicated to the rescue and medical care of injured or distressed firefighters operating on the front lines of wildland fires.

06/22/2026

☀️🌡️The Extreme Heat Watch has been upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning and is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. Be aware of the signs of heat illness, check in on vulnerable populations, stay hydrated, and take breaks in shade/air conditioning often.

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

The Tucson Wildland REMS Team deployed on Sunday, June 14, and has since responded to three incidents: the North Fire, Peak Fire, and Table Mountain Fire. Today, the team arrived in Sedona to assist with the Pocket Fire.

REMS, which stands for Rapid Extraction Module Support, is a specialized team dedicated to the rescue and medical care of injured or distressed firefighters operating on the front lines of wildland fires.

These highly trained emergency medical and technical rescue personnel are equipped to work in remote, steep, rugged, and hazardous environments where traditional ambulances and even aircraft may not be able to safely reach.

REMS personnel serve as a vital safety resource for firefighters working on the fireline. Their presence helps ensure that if an emergency occurs, specialized medical and rescue capabilities are already in place and ready to respond.

06/21/2026

This Father’s Day, TFD is proud to share another edition of Firehouse Legacies featuring Captain Ed Lopez and his son, Steven Lopez.

Ed began his fire service career in 1984 and joined Tucson Fire in 1989. With just a year and a half left before retirement, he chose to spend this chapter of his career at one of Tucson’s busiest stations, running calls alongside his son.

Steven has served with TFD for 13 years, carrying on a family tradition of service, leadership, and commitment to the community.

Known around the station as the “dad” everyone looks up to, Ed has spent decades mentoring firefighters and leading by example both at home and in the firehouse.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures who serve our community every day!❤️🚒

06/19/2026

🚒🔥 DUMPSTER FIRE

On June 11, 2026, Tucson Fire crews were dispatched to a reported dumpster fire at a car wash near South Park Avenue and 22nd Street.

Engine 3 arrived on the scene in three minutes and initiated fire attack.

Thanks to the rapid response and coordinated efforts of our crews, the fire was quickly contained, preventing further extension and keeping the community safe.

No injuries were reported.

06/19/2026

Tucson Fire was dispatched to a vehicle fire at 12:46 this afternoon on I-10 and milepost 278.

Engine 19 arrived 13 minutes later and reported a lot of black smoke in the air and the cab of a semi on fire.

While en route, Engine 19 added an additional suppression truck and paramedic truck. A water tender and hazmat response were also added for a fuel tanker involved.

The fire was called under control at 1:46.

One patient was transported to a local hospital.