Fire FAQs

Contact the Mesa Police Department Alarm Unit or Apply for an Alarm Permit Online 

Ambulance

Calling 911 is best, but if you are unable to call or speak you can text.   

How to text 911

• Type 9-1-1 (with hyphens) in the “To” field
• Give your location & nature of the emergency
• Keep text messages short and concise
• Be ready to follow instructions and answer questions

Contact the Development Services Department at 480-644-4273 for assistance.

Contact Fire Prevention at least two business days in advance at 480-644-2622 to determine if a permit is required. Be prepared to provide the type of event and type of fire, address, date, time it will take place, responsible party and contact number.

Recreational Fire Brochure(PDF, 502KB)

Contact Code Compliance at 480-644-2061 for more information.

Call non-emergency dispatch at 480-644-2400.

No. It is illegal to burn trash or yard waste in the City of Mesa.

Please dispose of trash and yard debris in the appropriate green or black trash barrel, or request a curbside bulk item pickup. Visit the City's Trash and Recycling page for more information. 

Contact our Fire Prevention Office to report the unsafe situation or code violation. An inspector will be sent out to verify the code violation and issue corrective notices if applicable.

Fireprevention@mesaaz.gov
480-644-2622

Fire extinguishers must be serviced or replaced every year. Fire protection companies service or replace extinguishers and they may be purchased at hardware stores.

To dispose of old fire extinguishers, follow procedures for hazardous waste. City of Mesa residents can drop off old extinguishers at the Mesa Household Hazardous Materials Facility.  

Contact the Water Resources Division Report a Problem or call 480-644-2262

If a vehicle is blocking a fire hydrant or clearly marked fire lane, call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 to handle these violations.

All addresses within Mesa's city limits fall under MFMD's response area.    

Unincorporated areas (county islands*) fall under Maricopa County’s jurisdiction. Rural Metro is the responding fire agency for Maricopa County addresses. You can contact Rural Metro for more information, including their annual subscription fees for service.

www.ruralmetrofire.com
480-627-6414 or 480-627-6200.

*It is possible to have a Mesa mailing address but still be in an unincorporated area. You can check your address on the Explore Mesa app to see if you are within Mesa’s city limits. 

Under Arizona law, the use, discharge or ignition of permissible consumer fireworks(PDF, 490KB) is limited to:

The use of sky lanterns are prohibited in the City of Mesa.

During regular business hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm
Fire Prevention Office - 480-644-2622 

Outside of regular business hours, please call the Mesa Police Department non-emergency number 480-644-2211 

More information for city-maintained Alleys & Gates

Residents of the City of Mesa can drop off household hazardous waste at the city's Household Hazardous Materials facility. This drop-off disposal service is available to Mesa residents at no additional cost.

Please visit their website for location, hours, and additional information.  

Fire Stations or Crews DO NOT accept prescription medications or medical sharps. 

Prescription Medication Disposal 

Some Mesa Police stations are equipped with MedReturn boxes in their lobbies. Unwanted prescription medications, vitamins, over-the-counter medications, pet medications, etc. can be dropped off in these boxes during normal business hours, Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed holidays. Occasionally, a station lobby may be closed for another reason.

Medical Sharps/Needles

Dispose of medical sharps in your black barrel in a puncture-proof container (like an empty laundry detergent bottle or coffee can) sealed with duct tape and clearly marked "Do Not Recycle".

Lock/Knox boxes provide first responders access to your home in the event of an emergency and you cannot open the door.

You can purchase a lock box for your home by contacting the Knox Company directly. You are responsible for the cost and installation. See Lock Box Procedures(PDF, 1MB) for instructions on where to place the box and email Fire Prevention at fireprevention@mesaaz.gov or call 480-644-2622 once it is installed to request your keys to be locked into the box.

We recommend storing the tank out of direct sunlight in a shaded, open, well-ventilated area.

City of Mesa residents can dispose of BBQ grill propane tanks at the Household Hazardous Materials Facility  The facility is open limited hours, so please visit their site or contact them for more information. 

Location: 2412 N. Center St. Bldg. #2 Mesa, AZ 85201
Email: hhm.info@mesaaz.gov
Voicemail: 480-644-4463

Yes. 

Since 2001, the State of Arizona has had a statewide Safe Haven Law allowing the legal and anonymous relinquishment of an unharmed infant, up to 30 days after birth, to a designated Safe Haven location.

All Mesa Fire and Medical stations and apparatus are clearly labeled as Safe Baby Haven facilities to comply with the law. Any infant relinquished must be handed directly to a firefighter, paramedic or EMT.

Arizona Safe Baby Haven

Sand and empty bags are available at the following Fire Station Locations (bring your own shovel):

• Fire Station 202, 830 S. Stapley
• Fire Station 205, 730 S. Greenfield
• Fire Station 209, 7035 E. Southern
• Fire Station 212, 2430 S. Ellsworth

Sandbags

Batteries should be tested monthly and replaced each year. Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years.

If you see flames or smell smoke, leave immediately and dial 9-1-1. If detectors are not operating properly, replace batteries or contact a qualified contractor for repair or replacement.

Mesa Fire and Medical does not typically eradicate bees unless there is immediate danger to people from aggressive bees that are actively attacking. In such situations, firefighters destroy the bees and the hive.   

Who to contact

• For actively attacking, aggressive bees call 9-1-1.
• For bee removal, do an online search for a local beekeeper or pest control service. 
• See the City of Mesa Pest Page for information on how to report bees or hives on city property.  

Unfortunately, because our patches are part of our official uniform, security restrictions prevent us from providing them to collectors.

Mesa Fire and Medical has permanently suspended our Public Ride-Along/Observer Program. This policy update was made to support the safety and well-being of our employees and facilities, and to protect the (HIPAA) privacy of the patients we care for.