Currently there is over 88,000 citizens living in San Tan Valley.  The current paid fire service we are provided with charges anywhere between $500-$1000 per year for services.  They current only have up to three to six fire trucks to cover over 88,000 residents.  Most city and small county's have over 16 trucks to cover its districts.  for example if there was a house fire in San Tan Heights, a fully involved fire.  Two trucks with four men would respond then they would have to either call for a truck their house on Ganzel Rd or from the Copper Basin house.  If they are out on calls they would have to call Queen Creek to have a truck respond.  Pretty much to protect life and property are out the window.  A mostly Volunteer system will increase more vehicle to respond and additional personal to control situations quickly.  And the cost per year would be CUT IN HALF.  Better service for less money..... We also can collect reimbursement from insurance carriers.  What a concept.   We can also provide EMS services that if a person does not have insurance it will be FREE.  WOW how is that possible it is being done all over the country. 

Profit making company care about profit not you.  There shareholders come first not your safety or you property.  Please do not get me wrong the Firefighter are great men and woman but they work for a company who gouges prices and put them in danger when responding to an alarm with not enough personnel. 

Some people say lets incorporate.  It might save allittle but we will have the same services we have now.  I would rather have better service for less money and it would be run by the people of the San tan valley community. 

How will this be done? 

The community will elect a Board of Fire Commissioners.  This is not a paid position, there job is to set up a budget with the Department Officers to establish how much money will be collected from taxpayers.  The only twist that is different then other departments in the US.  The taxpayers will vote on the budget.  That's right you the people will make sure they are spending your money correctly.  This budget will have to have paid positions in it but not too many.  They have to be in official capacity to deal with the county and state.  Most of these position are already in place in Pinal County and we are paying for them right now. 

Just remember YOU vote on the budget.....

This type of Fire District have been around over 200 years and are still being used today thru out the country.  It is part of their community and brings pride to residents.  And also it is pretty CHEAP. 

Please sign this petition, we do not need to wait, lets get the coverage we deserve.