The Scottsdale Fire Department is the career, all-hazards fire department of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona (pop. 241,361 in 2020). Formed in 2005, it protects 184 square miles, including the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, from 16 fire stations; Station 612 opened in September 2025. Every firefighter is an EMT or paramedic, the department runs its own ALS/BLS ambulances, and it fields a technical rescue team, a hazardous materials team, airport rescue and firefighting at Scottsdale Airport, and a wildfire program. It is part of the Phoenix regional automatic aid system.
General information (non-emergency)
(480) 312-8000- Non-emergency line: (480) 312-8911
- Witzeman Public Safety Building, 8401 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
- scottsdaleaz.gov/fire
- fire@scottsdaleaz.gov
- Office hours: not published
The city's 2022 Year in Review listed 292 sworn and 28.5 civilian positions and 74 positions on duty each day; the registry figure above is self-reported and may be older.
Services Offered
- Fire suppression and rescue; core member of the Phoenix regional automatic aid system (closest unit responds)
- Emergency medical services: every firefighter is an EMT or paramedic, with at least two paramedics on each response unit; ADHS-recognized Premier Level EMS agency
- Ground ambulance transport (ALS and BLS) under the department's Certificate of Necessity; three more ambulances were added in the FY 2025/26 budget
- Technical Rescue Team: high angle, swift water, confined space, structural collapse, trench and tree rescue (a second team funded in FY 2025/26)
- Hazardous materials response, working with police, the FBI and the U.S. Postal Service
- Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF): a foam truck staffed 365 days a year for Scottsdale Airport
- Wildfire: structural triage, brush patrols, hazardous vegetation reduction, Firewise
- Fire prevention: plan review, fire code inspections, risk reduction; automatic sprinklers required in new buildings since January 1985
- EMS bike team for large special events
Stations
| Station | Address | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 1901 N Miller Rd | 2 engine companies |
| 602 | 7522 E Indian School Rd | Not published |
| 603 | 8191 E Indian Bend Rd | Not published |
| 604 | 9045 E Via Linda | Not published |
| 605 | 7455 E Shea Blvd | Not published |
| 606 | 10850 E Via Linda | Not published |
| 607 | 11160 N 132nd St | Not published |
| 608 | 9598 E Cactus Rd | Not published |
| 609 | 14970 N 78th Way | Not published |
| 610 | 16701 N 100th St | Not published |
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| Station | Address | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 611 | 20355 N Pima Rd | Not published |
| 612 | 18455 N Hayden Rd (Hayden & Mayo, opened 2025) | Engine, battalion chief, wildland, utility |
| 613 | 26380 N Hayden Rd | Not published |
| 614 | 27777 N Alma School | Not published |
| 615 | 31802 N Pima Rd | Not published |
| 616 | 38885 N Cave Creek Rd | Not published |
All stations are in Scottsdale, AZ. Station phone numbers are not published; use (480) 312-8000, or 911 in an emergency.
Response Times
Published data: the department's 2022 Year in Review reported 42,106 emergency calls (28,993 medical) and an average travel time of 5:40. Newer department-wide response figures were not found; the 2015 Standards of Cover explains how stations are placed. Station 612 was added in 2025 because nearby stations could not consistently meet adopted response objectives.
Estimate: r ≈ √(184 ÷ (16 × π)) ≈ 1.9 miles over the whole city. Excluding the roughly 57 sq mi of preserve land, r ≈ 1.6 miles. Density is about 1,310 residents per sq mi: urban in the south and centre, suburban to desert in the north.
| Radius | South & central (urban, career) | North Scottsdale (suburban, career) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1.5 mi | 4–6 min | 5–8 min |
| 1.5–3 mi | 6–8 min | 7–10 min |
| 3–6 mi | 8–11 min | 9–13 min |
| > 6 mi | 11+ min | 13+ min |
Typical expectation: about 6–8 minutes in south and central Scottsdale and 7–10 minutes in the north; longer near the preserve edges and around Station 616 in 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 |
The fire chief told a city subcommittee in November 2025 that the department handles 300 to 350 fires a year.
Apparatus & Equipment
- Engine companies at Station 601
- 2
- Engines / battalion units at Station 612
- 1 / 1
- Wildland interface vehicles at Station 612
- 1
- ARFF foam trucks (staffed daily)
- 1
- Ambulances added in FY 2025/26
- 3
The full fleet (engines, ladders, ambulances, brush units) is not published.
- ALS EMS
- Ambulance transport
- Technical rescue
- Swift water
- Hazmat
- Airport ARFF
- Wildland
Ratings & Accreditation
ISO PPC class: Not published · CPSE/CFAI accreditation: Not published · ADHS Premier Level EMS agency: Yes
Community Programs & Burn Permits
The department runs community programs, volunteer opportunities and Firewise and hazardous-vegetation work in the wildland-urban interface, where almost two-thirds of the city may be exposed to wildfire.
Outdoor burning: Maricopa County Air Quality Department rules ban most outdoor fires; allowed burns need a county permit, and recreational wood fires are banned on No Burn Days ((602) 506-6400) and in Area A from May 1 to September 30. Ask Scottsdale Fire prevention about local rules before any burn.
Neighboring Fire Departments
- All fire departments in Maricopa County, Arizona
- Phoenix Fire Department (west; also covers Paradise Valley)
- Tempe Fire Medical Rescue (south)
- Salt River Fire Department (east, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community)
- Fountain Hills Fire Department (east)
- Carefree Fire Department and Daisy Mountain Fire District (Cave Creek) (northwest)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for the Scottsdale Fire Department?
General information is (480) 312-8000 and the non-emergency line is (480) 312-8911. For emergencies, always call 911.
How many fire stations does Scottsdale have?
16 stations, numbered 601 to 616. Station 612, at Hayden Road and Mayo Boulevard, opened on September 22, 2025.
Does Scottsdale Fire provide ambulance transport?
Yes. It runs ALS and BLS ambulances under its own Certificate of Necessity; fees apply only when a patient is transported.
How fast does Scottsdale Fire respond?
The 2022 Year in Review reported an average travel time of 5:40. Our estimate is about 6–8 minutes in south and central Scottsdale and 7–10 minutes in the north.
Can I burn outdoors in Scottsdale?
Most outdoor fires are banned by Maricopa County Air Quality rules; allowed burns need a county permit. Check No Burn Days at (602) 506-6400.
Last verified:
- City of Scottsdale — Scottsdale Fire
- City of Scottsdale — About Scottsdale Fire
- City of Scottsdale — Divisions & Units
- Scottsdale Fire Department Station Locations map (PDF, September 2025)
- City of Scottsdale — Scottsdale opens Fire Station 612 (September 26, 2025)
- City of Scottsdale — Fire Department marks 20 years of service (August 18, 2025)
- Scottsdale Fire — 2022 Year in Review (PDF)
- U.S. Fire Administration — National Fire Department Registry (Arizona download, retrieved October 12, 2026)
- Maricopa County Air Quality — Burning Activities
- Wikipedia — Scottsdale, Arizona (2020 Census population and area)