Fire Corps
Service, Safety, & Support
The Santa Rita Fire Corps is a dedicated volunteer organization committed to enhancing public safety and supporting the Santa Rita Fire District. Established in 2006 as the Green Valley Fire Corps, it has grown into a vital part of the community, now serving the greater Sahuarita area.
With over 75 active volunteers, the Fire Corps provides non-emergency assistance such as:
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Smoke alarm battery replacement and installation (including A/C powered, battery back-up alarms)
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Home safety checks
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Residential lockbox installation
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Administrative support
Impact & Recognition:
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Frees the Fire District to focus on emergency response while ensuring residents receive compassionate, proactive safety services
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Recipient of the 2012 National Fire Corps Award of Excellence (Best Fire Corps in the nation)
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Honored with the Governor’s Volunteers Award for Service to the Community.
EDUCATION
Santa Rita Fire District offers a wide array of public education opportunities, with the goal of keeping our citizens safe. Most of these services are available to the SRFD public free of charge.
Educational opportunities include:
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Fire and Life-Safety Presentations
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Station Tours
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Fire Extinguisher Classes
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School Presentations
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Child Car Seat Education and Installation
For questions regarding SRFD educational programs or to schedule a presentation, tour, or class, please contact our Community Services Division.
Smoke Alarms
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Battery Program
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), having a working smoke alarm reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by more than 50%. That’s why the Santa Rita Fire District encourages all homeowners to ensure their smoke alarms are functioning properly and checked regularly.
To support this life-saving effort, we proudly offer two programs designed to help residents maintain reliable smoke alarm protection:
Smoke Alarm Battery Program
For just $20, homeowners can have their smoke alarm batteries replaced on a regular schedule. This fee covers up to 8 batteries and ensures your alarms stay powered and ready to alert you in an emergency.
Smoke Alarm Installation Program
Residents can purchase smoke alarms directly from the Fire District for $25 each. These alarms are professionally installed by our dedicated Fire Corps volunteers, ensuring proper placement and functionality.
Lockboxes
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT trains and organizes teams of volunteers that provide assistance to their communities before, during, and after disasters.
CERT volunteers help others following disasters when professional responders are not immediately available to help, and supplement and support the efforts of professional responders upon their arrival.
Volunteers also support emergency response agencies by organizing and participating in local preparedness projects and initiatives. The CERT program educates participants about how to prepare for hazards that may impact their communities and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Residential lockboxes provide a secure way for Santa Rita Fire District (SRFD) firefighters to access your home during an emergency.
These heavy-duty lockboxes are built for strength and security. Only SRFD personnel can access them using a specialized key carried on fire department vehicles. Your house key is safely stored inside the box, ready to assist responders when every second counts.
Your lockbox details are securely stored in our dispatch center’s system. This ensures that dispatchers can notify responding crews that your home has a lockbox, allowing for faster, safer entry.
Interested in having a Residential Lockbox installed at your home?
Contact us today to learn more or schedule an installation.
SHiM
SHiM® (Safety and Health in Motion) is an evidence-based Fall Prevention Program that is a collaborative partnership between Valley Assistance Services and the Santa Rita Fire District.
Free home visits and assessments will promote your safety, provide you with information to help you prevent falls, encourage increased communication with your physician, and connect you to community resources.
SHiM® reaches out to senior residents in Green Valley and Sahuarita. RN Care Advocacy is available to help with other health concerns to keep individuals safe and independent at home.