The Peoria Fire-Medical Department is the career fire and EMS department of the City of Peoria, Arizona, in the northwest Phoenix metro area. It protects about 191,000 residents (2020 Census) across 176 square miles of land, from the older neighborhoods near Grand Avenue north to Vistancia and Lake Pleasant. It runs 8 fire stations, staffs every engine with two paramedics, operates its own ambulances and keeps a hazardous materials team at Station 193. A ninth station (198, Vistancia) is under construction.
Fire-Medical Administration
(623) 773-7279- Fire Prevention (permits, inspections, plan review): (623) 773-7275
- Ambulance billing: (623) 773-7901
- City of Peoria, 8401 W. Monroe St., Peoria, AZ 85345, USA
- peoriaaz.gov/fire-medical
- Office hours: not published
Services Offered
- Fire suppression and rescue for the City of Peoria
- Advanced life support (ALS) EMS: every engine carries two paramedics and two EMTs; about 85% of calls are medical
- Ambulance transport by the department's own ambulances (Arizona Certificate of Necessity No. 146, since 2017), with AMR under contract for additional ambulance response
- Hazardous materials response (hazmat team at Station 193)
- Special operations and training division
- Fire prevention: permits, inspections and plan review
- Community outreach: station tours and an emergency medical service subscription program
Peoria is part of the Valley's automatic aid system: on a 911 medical call the closest available fire unit responds, regardless of which city it belongs to.
Stations
| Station | Address | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 191 Downtown | 8065 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345 | Not published |
| 192 Westbrook | 18500 N. 89th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382 | Not published |
| 193 Emile Zola | 8330 W. Emile Zola Ave., Peoria, AZ 85381 | Engine, hazmat truck |
| 194 Olive Ave | 9800 W. Olive Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345 | Not published |
| 195 Pinnacle Peak | 23100 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Peoria, AZ 85383 | Not published |
| 196 Vistancia | 28251 N. El Mirage Rd., Peoria, AZ 85383 | Not published |
| 197 Jomax | 7758 W. Jomax Rd., Peoria, AZ 85383 | Not published |
| 199 Lake Pleasant | 40202 N. 87th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85383 (Pleasant Harbor Marina) | See note |
Station 194 is the southernmost station and 199 the northernmost. The city announced a phased redeployment of the Station 199 crew to Station 192 (89th Ave. and Union Hills Rd.), an area with much higher call volume, while it monitors the impact at Lake Pleasant. Station 198 is being built on the southwest corner of Vistancia Blvd. and N. White Peak Dr. (ground broken February 2026; completion planned for spring 2027). The city does not publish station phone numbers: call Fire Administration instead.
Estimated Response Time
Peoria Fire-Medical does not publish response-time performance data on its website. Estimate: 8 stations over 176 sq mi of land gives an average station radius r ≈ √(176 ÷ (8 × π)) ≈ 2.6 miles (2.8 miles with 7 staffed stations). Density is about 1,085 residents per sq mi, so most of the city is in the suburban class; the far north around Lake Pleasant is closer to rural.
| Radius | Most of Peoria (suburban) | Lake Pleasant & far north (rural) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1.5 mi | 5–8 min | 8–12 min |
| 1.5–3 mi | 7–10 min | 10–14 min |
| 3–6 mi | 9–13 min | 12–18 min |
| > 6 mi | 13+ min | 18+ min |
Typical expectation: about 7–10 minutes in most of Peoria; longer in the lake and desert areas of the far north.
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 (paramedic pumpers)
- 8
- Ladder trucks
- 2
- Hazmat truck
- 1
Staffed front-line units as described on the city's Operations Division page (date not shown). The department also operates "several" ambulances; the exact number and reserve fleet are not published.
- ALS EMS
- Ambulance transport
- Hazmat
- Fire prevention
Ratings & Accreditation
ISO PPC Class: 1 (city "Awards and Distinctions" page; year not published). CPSE/CFAI: the city page describes the department as an Internationally Accredited Agency, but it does not appear on CPSE's accredited-agency list (updated September 10, 2026), so current status is not confirmed.
Outdoor burning: Maricopa County Air Quality Department rules ban outdoor fires except those allowed by Rule 314, which need a county permit. Household and yard waste may never be burned; check No Burn Days at (602) 506-6400. Questions about fire permits in Peoria go to Fire Prevention, (623) 773-7275.
Neighboring Fire Departments
- All fire departments in Maricopa County, Arizona
- Glendale Fire Department (east and south)
- Phoenix Fire Department (east)
- Surprise Fire-Medical Department (west)
- Sun City Fire and Medical Department (west)
- Daisy Mountain Fire District (northeast)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for Peoria Fire-Medical?
Fire-Medical Administration: (623) 773-7279. Fire Prevention: (623) 773-7275. In an emergency, always call 911.
How many fire stations does Peoria, Arizona have?
Eight: Stations 191 to 197 and 199. Station 198 in Vistancia is under construction, with completion planned for spring 2027.
Does Peoria Fire-Medical run its own ambulances?
Yes. Since 2017 it has operated ambulances under Arizona Certificate of Necessity No. 146, and the city contracts with AMR for additional ambulance response.
How fast does the fire department respond in Peoria?
No official figures are published. Our estimate is about 7–10 minutes in most of Peoria (average station radius about 2.6 miles), and longer around Lake Pleasant.
Do I need a burn permit in Peoria, Arizona?
Most outdoor fires are banned; allowed burns need a Maricopa County Air Quality permit. Check No Burn Days at (602) 506-6400 or ask Peoria Fire Prevention at (623) 773-7275.
Last verified:
- City of Peoria — Fire-Medical Department
- City of Peoria — Fire Station Locations
- City of Peoria — Contact Peoria Fire-Medical
- City of Peoria — Operations Division, Special Operations and Training
- City of Peoria — Emergency Medical Services, Ambulance Service
- City of Peoria — Awards and Distinctions
- City of Peoria — Fire Station 198 (Vistancia)
- City of Peoria — Lake Pleasant crew redeployment (news)
- U.S. Fire Administration — National Fire Department Registry (FDID 08192, Arizona download, retrieved October 12, 2026)
- Center for Public Safety Excellence — Accredited Agencies
- Maricopa County Air Quality — Burning Activities, Burn Permits
- Wikipedia — Peoria, Arizona (2020 Census population and area)