Skydiving accident in Buckeye leaves man critically injured
A skydiving mishap in Buckeye on Sunday morning left a man critically injured after his parachute reportedly collapsed 20 to 40 feet above the ground, resulting in a rapid and […]
QT employee receives Community Member Lifesaving Award
Sergio, a clerk at the Quick Trip on Miller Rd., was given the Community Member Lifesaving Award from Buckeye Police Department for his assistance in saving two lives. On July […]
Fire department seeks public input for strategic plan
Most fire departments release strategic plans every five years or so. Because of Buckeye’s exponential growth, however, the Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department operates on a three-year plan that’s updated […]
City enters agreement for more school cops
Buckeye City Council unanimously approved several agenda items in a single vote during its Sept. 17 meeting. Most notably, it entered an intergovernmental agreement with Buckeye school districts to staff […]
Fire department to host smoke alarm walk
When smoke fills a home during a fire, there is often only five minutes to escape before succumbing to toxic fumes. Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department’s Fire Marshal Nate Ryan […]
Walker named new deputy fire marshal
Introducing Randy Walker: Buckeye’s New Deputy Fire Marshal It’s a busy job being a fire marshal in the nation’s fastest-growing cities. Buckeye is only at 15% of its full build-out […]
Buckeye Fire receives international accreditation status
Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department has received Accredited Agency status through the Commission of Fire Accreditation International. It’s the 15th department in the state to receive this level of certification. […]
Buckeye Fire responds to 30-acre brush fire
Fire suppression units from multiple agencies are currently working to contain a 30-acre brush fire in the county area south of Buckeye, Arizona. The response includes teams from Buckeye Fire […]
Rhoades named president of Arizona Fire Chiefs Association
Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department gains state-level representation as Chief Jake Rhoades assumes the role of president of the Arizona Fire Chief’s Association. Rhoades has been involved as a leader […]
Van, train collide at Southern and Dean
A van crashed into a train at the Southern and Dean rail crossing yesterday afternoon. The van driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to a statement from Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue […]
