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HOW DO I DISPOSE OF OLD OR UNUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS? 

There are two locations in the Sun City area that we recommend for disposing of expired or unneeded prescription drugs. Please do not take your prescription drugs to any of the Sun City fire stations as we will not be able to accept them.

Locations

1. Walgreens
9050 West Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ, 85382
Phone: (623) 566-1986

2. Walgreens
17088 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ, 85374
Phone: (623) 544-0667

HOW DO I REPORT A FIRE? 

FIRE TELEPHONE NUMBERS / INFORMATION

Important Telephone Numbers

Emergencies: 9-1-1

• Dispatch Non-Emergencies or outside the area  |  602-495-5555

• Fire Hydrant Leaking or Questions (service, painting, etc.): EPCOR Services  |  780-412-6800 24 hours a day.

• Fire Code & Fire Inspections  |  623-974-2321

• Fire or Ambulance Report or Inspection Report  |  623-974-2321

HOW DO I SAFELY DISPOSE OF SHARPS OR OTHER MEDICAL WASTE? 

At this time, Sun City fire stations are not able to dispose of sharps, medical equipment, or any other medical waste. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has outlined some very important tips and suggestion on how to handle sharps and medical waste. You can find those links below: 

ADEQ Waste Program: 

https://legacy.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/solid/ic.html

Handle Sharps with Care:

ADEQ Sharps PDF

HOW DO I SAFELY DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS? 

The Sun City Fire and Medical Department does not offer a hazardous chemical disposal services. These services are available through Maricopa County. Please use the following link for additional information: https://www.maricopa.gov/faq.aspx?TID=84 

WHICH CODES ARE CURRENTLY ADOPTED BY THE SUN CITY FIRE DISTRICT? 

Current adopted codes are the International Family of Codes, 2018 edition with Sun City Fire District Amendments. The adopted codes can be found HERE.

CAN I HAVE A FIRE PIT IN MY BACKYARD? 

Yes. First of all, check the Maricopa County website to see if outdoor burning is allowed on that particular day, Maricopa Air Quality Department.

Portable outdoor fireplaces may be used provided they are at least 15 feet away from combustibles. The use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is completely extinguished. Contact the Fire Marshal’s office for information regarding any other types of open-burning fires.

WHAT PLANS/PROJECTS DOES THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW? 

The Fire Department does Building Plan Reviews on any commercial structure including tenant improvements within our Fire District. The Fire Department also does Plan Reviews of residential sprinkler systems within our Fire District. Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office for more information.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A SET OF PLANS TO BE REVIEWED? 

This totally depends on the size and complexity of the project. Some small projects can be reviewed in as little as a day (over -the-counter) and the larger, more complex projects can take several weeks.

WHERE DO I SUBMIT PLANS? 

Plans can be submitted to the Fire Marshal’s office in the Sun City Fire District Administration Building at 18602 N. 99th Avenue in Sun City, OR smaller projects can be sent electronically with the application performed on-line. See THIS PAGE.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A FIRE LANE? 

Fire Lanes are designated by the Fire Marshal and are designated to provide a clear, unobstructed path for our emergency responding apparatus to the structure. Fire Lanes are NOT intended for enforcing parking regulations in HOAs.

HOW DO I SCHEDULE A FIRE INSPECTION? 

Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office for scheduling inspections.