Mesa Fire and Medical Department

The Mesa Fire and Medical Department was established in 1898. It has grown to 21 stations that house 40 engines, with 24 active in the field (the total includes 5 at training, 10 reserves, and one out of service), 7 ladders, with 6 active in the field (the total includes 1 at training), one ladder tender, and three ARFF units (2 are at PMGA).

MFMD has 509 sworn personnel and 242 civilian personnel in support staff positions. The department divisions include Operations, EMS, Training and Special Ops, Administration, Management Services, Fire Prevention, Personnel, PIO/Departmental Communications, Resource, Maintenance, Social Service, Technical Services, Community Outreach and Volunteers.

Mesa’s stations are divided into three battalions. Battalion Chief’s supervise all three battalions. Battalion 201 also serves as the East Deputy Chief for valley wide response. Battalion 201 is responsible for the west side of the city. Battalion 203 services the north and east side of the city and Battalion 202 is responsible for the central corridor and the southeast portion of the city. All engines and ladders are Constant Staffed with a captain, engineer and two firefighters; of which two are paramedics (ALS) and two are EMT’s (BLS).