Rincon Valley Fire District

10/18/2026

Two promotions, one retirement, and plenty to celebrate! 🚒👏

At last Thursday’s Board meeting, we celebrated Addam Roads’ promotion to Captain and Rhett Taylor’s promotion to Engineer. Sharing this milestone with your best friend makes it that much sweeter! Congratulations to both of you as you take on your new roles serving our community. 🎉

We also honored Captain Scott Laird as he retired after more than three decades in the fire service. Captain Laird, thank you for your years of dedication, service, and the difference you’ve made along the way. We wish you and your family all the best in this next chapter. You’ve earned it!

Join us in congratulating Captain Roads, Engineer Taylor, and Captain Laird! ❤️💛🎉

10/01/2026

🚨 Training reminder for the Vail area 🚨

Rincon Valley Fire District and public safety agencies from across the county are conducting Rescue Task Force training at Cienega High School.

The exercises include realistic simulations. Neighbors may hear loud, sharp sounds and see an increased presence of emergency vehicles and personnel. This activity is part of the planned training.

Please give participants space and avoid entering the training area. There is no need to call 911 about the training activity. If you witness an unrelated emergency, please call 911 as usual.

Thank you for your patience and support as our agencies train together.

09/28/2026

‼️Training notice for the Vail area! ‼️

Rincon Valley Fire District is hosting Rescue Task Force (RTF) training at Cienega High School over the next three days, with public safety agencies from across Pima County participating.

You may notice an increased presence of fire, law enforcement, and emergency vehicles around the campus. This is a planned training exercise. For everyone’s safety, please give participants space and avoid entering the training area.

There is no need to call 911 about activity related to the exercise. If you see an unrelated emergency, please call 911 as usual.

Thank you to our partner agencies for helping us train together to serve our community.

09/25/2026

📞 RVFD phone update: Our administrative phone lines are currently down. We’re working to restore service.

If you need emergency assistance, please call 911. Calling 911 helps get the right resources to you promptly. Our crews may be out responding to calls, so a firefighter may not be available if you visit a station.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! ❤️

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸

As a nation, we will never forget the unimaginable tragedy of that day, nor the incredible courage and selflessness that shone through in the face of darkness. We remember the first responders who rushed toward danger, the everyday heroes who stepped up to help strangers, and the families who continue to carry the weight of loss.

The spirit of unity and resilience that emerged in the aftermath reminds us of the strength we share when we stand together.

08/17/2026

🚒 Breaking Ground on Station 293! 🚒

Today marks an exciting milestone for Rincon Valley Fire District as we officially break ground on our new Station 293 on the corner of Colossal Cave Rd and Via Rancho Del Lago! 🎉

Construction is expected to take approximately one year, and we look forward to watching this important project take shape. Station 293 represents an investment in the future of our district and will help us continue meeting the needs of our growing community.

We are incredibly grateful to Lloyd Construction Company, Inc., our Board members for their continued support and Chief Tucker’s leadership, as well as everyone whose hard work and planning helped bring this project to life.

We look forward to sharing updates throughout the journey and celebrating when Station 293 is ready to serve our community! 🎉

07/09/2026

UPDATE 2:30 PM: All clear, leak has been stopped.

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COMMUNITY ALERT: Natural Gas Leak

The Pima County Sheriff's Department along with fire crews are responding to a natural gas line leak in the area of Saguaro Creek school. Rincon Valley Fire Department has requested the public residing near the school to shelter in place until the leak is being repaired.
Please avoid the area while crews work to make the repair.

06/29/2026

Rincon Valley Fire District mourns alongside the wildland fire community following the tragic loss of three firefighters while responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires in Colorado.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and fellow crew members of the fallen and wish a full recovery to the injured firefighters.

From all of us at RVFD, we stand with our brothers and sisters in the fire service during this incredibly difficult time. ❤️

The U.S. Forest Service joins family members, friends, colleagues and the entire wildland fire community in mourning the loss of three wildland firefighters who died Saturday, June 27, as part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires along the Colorado-Utah border. Two additional firefighters sustained injuries and are in our thoughts as they receive medical care.

We extend our unwavering support to the families of the fallen, the injured firefighters, and their fellow crew members during this difficult time.

We stand with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and our interagency partners in honoring the dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice of these firefighters. Their commitment to protecting the public, communities, and natural resources exemplifies the highest ideals of public service.

An interagency review and investigation of the incident is ongoing. Additional details will be shared as they are able to be released.

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

🚁 Community Notice – Rincon Mountains Fire Activity

The Rincon Valley Fire District has been advised of an active wildfire currently being managed by State Forrestry personnel in the Rincon Mountains. As suppression efforts continue, residents and visitors may observe helicopter operations in the area assisting with fire mitigation efforts.

For your safety, please avoid the affected area and do not interfere with firefighting operations.

‼️ Important Reminder: If you need to report an emergency, do not drive to a fire station. Always call 911. Calling 911 ensures emergency responders are dispatched quickly and efficiently to your location. ‼️

We appreciate the community’s cooperation and will share additional information as it becomes available.