The Mesa Fire and Medical Department is celebrating our 125th Anniversary in 2023.  Many changes have taken place at MFMD since our founding in 1898.  In the beginning, just a few men volunteered to protect the one square mile of the City of Mesa (Country Club to Mesa Drive/University to Broadway Roads). Today, our city spans 139 square miles, and we have 500 sworn firefighters - men and women - who respond to emergencies from 21 fire stations, with a 22nd station breaking ground this year. 

The role of our Fire Department has also expanded beyond just fighting fires. Today, as an all-hazards department, we receive approximately 70,000 calls per year and respond to a wide range of emergency incidents.  Additionally, we provide emergency medical response and transport services, operate a regional 9-1-1 fire dispatch center, deliver home safety and fire prevention education programs, conduct building inspections and fire investigations, and much more.