Harquahala Fire District

Harquahala Valley Fire District is located approx 70 miles west of downtown Phoenix and 10 miles south of the I-10. HVFD was established in 1983, starting as a volunteer department and has now evolved into a full-time/career fire department with 12 full-time members and a reserve staff overseen by current Chief Jeff McMenemy and a 5-person Fire Board.

The district covers approximately 450 square miles and includes multiple critical infrastructure that includes: 20+ miles of the West I-10, Harquahala Generating Plant, Thousands of acres of Solar Energy, 20 miles of APS 10 West Link, El Paso Pipeline, Central Arizona Project canals, and more. They back up the initial emergency response to Palo Verde Nuclear Plant and are members of the Hassayampa Wildland Team.

Harquahala Fire District provides fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, hazard mitigation, community education, and generalized 911 services as requested. Our trucks are staffed with ALS and are available 24/7/365 as part of a mutual aid system through Phoenix CAD dispatch.

Our Mission

To protect lives, property, and the environment through emergency response, fire prevention, and public education. We are committed to serving our community with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.