Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department (GFRD) is the career fire department of the Town of Gilbert in Maricopa County, Arizona. It serves about 268,000 residents (2020 Census; about 287,000 estimated for 2025) across 68.7 square miles from 11 stations. Its fleet includes engines, ladder trucks, medic units, a hazmat unit, a water tender and a brush truck, and it takes part in the Valley's automatic-aid system. GFRD holds an ISO Class 1 rating (2019) and CFAI accreditation, renewed in 2025, and was the first Arizona department to use an electric fire engine.
Non-emergency / Fire Administration
(480) 503-6300- Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility, 6860 S. Power Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295, USA
- gilbertaz.gov/fire-and-rescue
- fire@gilbertaz.gov
- Office: Mon–Thu 7:00–18:00 (MST), closed Fridays
- After hours (hazmat questions): Gilbert Police non-emergency (480) 503-6500
Services Offered
- Fire suppression and rescue across the Town of Gilbert
- Emergency medical services with medic (ambulance) units
- Hazardous materials response (Haz Mat 255, housed at Station 5)
- Wildland / brush fire response (brush truck) and a water tender
- Community risk assessment, standards of cover and strategic planning (CFAI process)
- Volunteer services program and fire and EMS records requests
Calls go through the Mesa Fire Regional Dispatch Center, with some calls routed through Phoenix Fire Regional Dispatch. Under the Regional Automatic Aid System, the closest unit is sent regardless of city limits, so Mesa, Chandler or Queen Creek units may answer a Gilbert call and the other way around. The town also runs a training facility with burn buildings and a driving course. EMS level (ALS/BLS) and technical rescue teams: not published on the pages we could read.
Stations
| Station | Address | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Station 1 | 2730 E. Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295 | – |
| Station 2 | 2855 E. Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234 | – |
| Station 3 | 1011 E. Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234 | – |
| Station 4 | 909 E. Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 | – |
| Station 5 | 3630 E. Germann Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297 | Haz Mat 255 |
| Station 6 | 3595 E. Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 | – |
| Station 7 | 625 W. Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233 | – |
| Station 8 | 1095 E. Germann Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297 | – |
| Station 9 | 3355 E. Ocotillo Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85298 | – |
| Station 10 | 1330 W. Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233 | – |
Show all stations
| Station | Address | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Station 11 | 2860 E. Riggs Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85298 | – |
Stations do not publish separate phone numbers; the town lists the main line (480) 503-6300 for each. Radio unit numbers use a 25 prefix (for example Haz Mat 255 at Station 5). The USFA registry reports 12 stations; the town's station page lists the 11 above.
Stations are not public counters. For anything urgent, call 911 rather than the office line.
Estimated Response Time
GFRD reports a 90th-percentile "alarm to arrival" measure in the town's benchmark reports, and the town has said it places stations to keep response times under four minutes; we could not open the latest figures, so none are quoted here. Estimate: 11 stations over 68.7 sq mi give an average station radius r ≈ √(68.7 ÷ (11 × π)) ≈ 1.4 miles (2.3 km). With about 3,900 residents per square mile and a career staff, Gilbert falls in the Urban / career class.
| Radius | Gilbert (career, urban) |
|---|---|
| ≤ 1.5 mi | 4–6 min |
| 1.5–3 mi | 6–8 min |
| 3–6 mi | 8–11 min |
| > 6 mi | 11+ min |
Typical expectation: about 4–6 minutes for most addresses in Gilbert, and 6–8 minutes at the edges of station areas or when the closest unit is busy and the next one comes from farther away.
Estimated Fire Control Time
| Fire size | Example | Indicative time |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Brush patch, dumpster, small vehicle | 5–20 min |
| Medium | Room-and-contents, car fully involved | 15–45 min |
| Large | Whole house, commercial unit | 45–120 min |
| Major | Multi-alarm, industrial, large brush fire | 2–12+ hours |
Apparatus & Equipment
- Engines
- 10
- Ladder trucks
- 3
- Medic ambulances
- 6
- Hazmat vehicle
- 1
- Water tender
- 1
- Brush truck
- 1
- Utility / command vehicles
- 1 / 1
Fleet as listed on Wikipedia's Gilbert, Arizona article; reserve units not published. Gilbert was the first Arizona department to put an electric fire engine into service.
- Fire suppression
- EMS (medic units)
- Hazmat
- Wildland / brush
- Electric engine
Ratings & Accreditation
ISO PPC Class: 1 (awarded 2019; ISO re-evaluates about every five years) · CPSE/CFAI accredited: Yes (second consecutive five-year accreditation, announced April 2025). The town says GFRD is one of 113 US departments that are both accredited and ISO Class 1.
Community Programs & Burn Permits
GFRD runs a volunteer services program, an annual school supply drive and a holiday toy and clothing drive with Gilbert Police.
Outdoor burning: Maricopa County Air Quality Department rules ban most outdoor fires; allowed burns need a county permit (Rule 314), and yard waste may never be burned. In the Valley, recreational fires are banned May 1 – September 30 and wood fires on No Burn Days ((602) 506-6400). Ask Gilbert Fire and Rescue at (480) 503-6300 before any burn in town.
Neighboring Fire Departments
- All fire departments in Maricopa County, Arizona
- Mesa Fire and Medical Department (north and east)
- Chandler Fire Department (west)
- Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department (southeast)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for Gilbert Fire and Rescue?
(480) 503-6300, Monday to Thursday 7:00–18:00. After hours, use the Gilbert Police non-emergency line (480) 503-6500. In an emergency, call 911.
How many fire stations does Gilbert have?
The Town of Gilbert lists 11 fire stations, from Station 1 on Williams Field Road to Station 11 on Riggs Road.
Is Gilbert Fire and Rescue ISO Class 1 and accredited?
Yes. It received ISO Class 1 in 2019 and CFAI accreditation, renewed for five years in 2025.
How fast does Gilbert Fire and Rescue respond?
Our estimate is about 4–6 minutes for most addresses: the 11 stations give an average station radius of about 1.4 miles.
Do I need a burn permit in Gilbert?
Most outdoor fires are banned; allowed burns need a Maricopa County Air Quality permit. Check No Burn Days at (602) 506-6400 and ask Gilbert Fire and Rescue first.
Last verified:
- Town of Gilbert — Fire & Rescue Station Locations
- Town of Gilbert — Contact Gilbert Fire & Rescue
- Town of Gilbert — Fire & Rescue: About Us
- Town of Gilbert — ISO Class 1 Fire Department
- Town of Gilbert — GFRD Earns Reaccreditation (April 2025)
- Town of Gilbert — New Gilbert Fire Station to Improve Response Times
- U.S. Fire Administration — National Fire Department Registry (Arizona download, FDID 08113, retrieved October 12, 2026)
- Maricopa County Air Quality — Burning Activities, Burn Permits
- Wikipedia — Gilbert, Arizona (2020 Census, fleet, dispatch)