Mesa Fire and Medical Department (MFMD) is the career, all-hazards fire department of the City of Mesa, Arizona, serving about 504,000 residents across 138 square miles of Maricopa County from 22 fire stations in four battalions. Every engine and ladder is staffed by four, including two paramedics. MFMD runs its own ambulance service, a regional dispatch center for seven fire departments, hazmat and technical rescue teams, airport rescue firefighting and a wildland team, and has been CFAI-accredited for over 20 consecutive years with an ISO Class 2 rating.
General information (non-emergency)
(480) 644-2101- Non-emergency dispatch: (480) 644-2400
- Fire Prevention / fire code: (480) 644-2622
- 13 W. 1st Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA (USFA registry; mail: P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211)
- mesaaz.gov/Public-Safety/Mesa-Fire-Medical
- FireInfo@mesaaz.gov
- Office: Mon–Thu 7:00–17:00 (MST, no daylight saving)
Services Offered
- Fire suppression and rescue: all-hazards response from medical calls to fires, hazardous emergencies and rescues
- Emergency medical services: each engine and ladder carries two paramedics (ALS) and two EMTs (BLS)
- Ambulance transport: own service since 2018, now covering the entire city (billing (480) 644-6670)
- Hazardous materials and Technical Rescue Team, both part of a regional Valley system
- Aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) at Falcon Field and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport stations
- Wildland team, deployed to assist Arizona state forestry and the U.S. Forest Service
- Fire prevention: inspections, investigations, fire code, operational permits
- Mesa Regional Dispatch Center (dispatches seven fire departments) and emergency management / CERT
Stations
| Station | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | 360 E. 1st Street, 85201 | Community room |
| 202 | 830 S. Stapley Drive, 85204 | — |
| 203 | 324 S. Alma School Road, 85210 | Community room |
| 204 | 1426 S. Extension Road, 85210 | — |
| 205 | 730 S. Greenfield Road, 85206 | Rebuild planned from fall 2025 |
| 206 | 815 N. Lindsay Road, 85213 | — |
| 207 | 2505 S. Dobson Road, 85202 | — |
| 208 | 4530 E. McKellips Road, 85215 | Falcon Field |
| 209 | 7035 E. Southern Avenue, 85208 | — |
| 210 | 1502 S. 24th Street, 85204 | — |
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| Station | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | 2130 N. Horne, 85203 | — |
| 212 | 2430 S. Ellsworth, 85208 | — |
| 213 | 7816 E. University Drive, 85207 | — |
| 214 | 5950 E. Virginia Street, 85215 | — |
| 215 | 6353 S. Downwind, 85212 | Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport |
| 216 | 7966 E. McDowell Road, 85207 | Community room |
| 217 | 10434 E. Baseline Road, 85212 | Community room |
| 218 | 845 N. Alma School Road, 85201 | Community room |
| 219 | 3361 S. Signal Butte Road, 85212 | Community room |
| 220 | 32 S. 58th Street, 85205 | — |
| 221 | 9320 E. Point Twenty-Two Blvd., 85212 | Community room |
| 222 | 1333 N. Power Road, 85205 | Northeast Public Safety Facility (opened 2025) |
All addresses are in Mesa, AZ. Station 224 (3441 S. 80th Street, north of Elliot Road) was under construction for completion in fall 2026, and Station 223 is planned near 32nd Street and McDowell Road (KTAR, September 2025).
Response Times
MFMD reports response time (call handling + turnout + travel) at the 90th, 75th and 50th percentiles, the 90th being the NFPA and accreditation benchmark; the figures were reviewed at the City Council budget study session of April 9, 2026. A current performance report is not published on the department's website, so the numbers are listed here as not published. Call volume has stayed at about 70,000–72,000 calls per year since 2021; more than 80% are medical.
Estimate: 22 stations over 138 sq mi give an average station radius r ≈ √(138 ÷ (22 × π)) ≈ 1.4 miles (2.3 km). With about 3,650 residents per sq mi, Mesa is in the urban / career class.
| Radius | Mesa (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, and 6–8 minutes on the fast-growing southeast side around the Gateway airport, where new stations are being added.
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
- Frontline engines
- 22
- Ladder trucks
- 6
Each engine and ladder is constant-staffed with a captain, an engineer and two firefighters. The number of ambulances, hazmat, technical rescue, ARFF and wildland units is not published by the city. Fleet Maintenance services more than 300 pieces of equipment across the department.
- ALS EMS
- Ambulance transport
- Hazmat
- Technical rescue
- ARFF
- Wildland
Ratings & Accreditation
ISO PPC Class: 2 (year not published; county islands inside Mesa may rate differently) · CPSE/CFAI accredited: Yes, for over 20 consecutive years.
Community Programs & Burn Permits
Programs include water safety, youth programs, car seat safety, Lifesaver classes, home safety education, Dementia Friends, a Citizen Fire Academy, CERT and station tours (request form on the city site).
Outdoor burning: burning trash or yard waste is illegal in Mesa. Call Fire Prevention at (480) 644-2622 at least two business days ahead to ask whether a permit is needed for a fire or event. Maricopa County Air Quality rules also apply (No Burn Days: (602) 506-6400). Report illegal burning to non-emergency dispatch, (480) 644-2400.
Neighboring Fire Departments
- All fire departments in Maricopa County, Arizona
- Tempe Fire Medical Rescue (west)
- Salt River Fire Department (north)
- Superstition Fire & Medical District, Apache Junction (east, Pinal County)
- Chandler Fire Department (southwest)
- Gilbert Fire and Rescue (south)
- Queen Creek Fire and Medical (southeast)
- Rural/Metro Fire (county islands)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for Mesa Fire and Medical?
General information: (480) 644-2101 (Mon–Thu 7:00–17:00). Non-emergency dispatch: (480) 644-2400. In an emergency, call 911.
How many fire stations does Mesa have?
22 stations in four battalions. Station 224 was due in fall 2026 and Station 223 is planned.
Does Mesa Fire and Medical run its own ambulances?
Yes. Its ambulance service started in 2018 and now covers the entire city. Billing questions: (480) 644-6670.
How fast does Mesa Fire and Medical respond?
Our estimate is about 4–6 minutes for most addresses, since the average station radius is about 1.4 miles. The department's own percentile figures are not published online.
Can I burn yard waste in Mesa?
No. Burning trash or yard waste is illegal in Mesa. For other fires or events, call Fire Prevention at (480) 644-2622 at least two business days ahead.
Last verified:
- City of Mesa — Mesa Fire and Medical Department
- MFMD — About Us (contacts, office hours)
- MFMD — Emergency Response (stations, battalions, apparatus)
- MFMD — Fire Station Locations
- MFMD — Divisions and Contacts (special operations, dispatch)
- MFMD — Accreditation / ISO
- MFMD — Ambulance Service
- MFMD — Fire FAQs (burning, fireworks)
- City of Mesa — Council study session minutes, April 9, 2026 (PDF)
- U.S. Fire Administration — National Fire Department Registry (Arizona download, FDID 08183, retrieved October 12, 2026)
- Maricopa County Air Quality — Burning Activities
- KTAR News — Mesa Fire Station 224 construction (September 4, 2025)
- EMS1 / East Valley Tribune — Mesa Fire budget and call volume
- Wikipedia — Mesa, Arizona (2020 Census population)