ARIZONA FIRE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION

Oversees the election process for Board of Directors positions, fills vacancies, holds monthly Board meetings open to members on the first Thursday at 10 a.m., and conducts annual reviews and updates of organizational bylaws to ensure proper governance of the association.

Provides conference scholarships and computer donations to support its members.

Posts specific district budget information on its website for member fire districts without official websites and tracks completion of training, reporting compliance to county agencies as required by law, including SB 1387 training compliance to county Boards of Supervisors.

Provides a downloadable membership application, allows member fire districts to post specific budget information on its website, and offers conference scholarships and computer donations.

Organizes an annual golf tournament as a networking and fundraising event for its members.

Oversees the election process for Board of Directors, fills vacancies, reviews and updates organizational bylaws annually, and holds monthly Board of Directors meetings open to all members.

Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to approximately 1.5 million residents daily through member fire districts, covering over 15,000 square miles for fire protection and over 27,000 square miles for emergency medical services in Arizona.

Provides support to member fire districts by permitting them to post budget information on the association’s website in compliance with A.R.S. 48-807.2(G), especially for districts without official websites. Also offers conference scholarships and computer donations to support member capacity.

Tracks completion of statutory training and reports compliance to county agencies and Boards of Supervisors as required by law.

Informs members about proposed legislation affecting fire districts, recommends legislative matters, and maintains a continuous presence at the Arizona Legislature to represent the interests of Arizona's fire districts.

Informs members about proposed legislation affecting fire districts, recommends legislative matters, and maintains a continuous presence at the Arizona Legislature to represent the interests of Arizona's fire districts.

Advocates for fire district interests at the state level by monitoring proposed legislation, recommending legislative matters for consideration, maintaining a continuous presence at the Arizona Legislature, and reporting training compliance under SB 1387 to county Boards of Supervisors. Recognized as the first organization to represent Arizona’s fire districts.

Publishes the AFDA Fire District Handbook (Red Book), which serves as a resource for information on forming and operating fire districts in Arizona, including current laws.

Publishes the AFDA Fire District Handbook (Red Book), which provides comprehensive information on forming and operating fire districts in Arizona, including current laws.

Hosts two annual conferences and exhibitions—one in winter and one in summer—that provide educational opportunities and networking for fire district staff, board members, and personnel. Also organizes an annual golf tournament as a networking and fundraising event, with the 2026 winter conference scheduled for January 14–16 in Laughlin, NV, and the golf tournament on January 14 at Laughlin Ranch Golf Club.

Organizes and facilitates educational activities, including annual conferences and seminars, to update members on fire district governance, administration, finance, and operations. This includes providing 6 hours of statutory training for elected fire board members and newly appointed fire district chiefs, and offering a Fire District Board Certification Program.

Organizes and facilitates educational activities, including two annual conferences and exhibitions, to provide information and training on fire district governance, administration, finance, and operations for staff, board members, and personnel. This includes a Fire District Board Certification Program and statutory training classes.

Organizes educational activities and seminars on fire district governance, administration, finance, and operations, reaching over one thousand participants annually. Also publishes the AFDA Fire District Handbook (Red Book), a comprehensive guide on forming and operating fire districts in Arizona, including current laws and regulatory requirements.

Provides a downloadable membership application, oversees the election process for its Board of Directors, reviews and updates organizational bylaws, and holds monthly Board of Directors meetings open to all members.

Provides a downloadable membership application form to facilitate enrollment of fire districts into the association.

Organizes an annual golf tournament as a networking and fundraising event for members.

Operates an online statutory training program and a correspondence program for fire district board members and fire chiefs, providing the same curriculum as in-person training to meet legal requirements.

Operates an online statutory training program and a correspondence program for fire district board members and fire chiefs, offering the same curriculum as in-person conferences to meet training requirements.

Provides 6-hour statutory training programs for elected fire board members and newly appointed fire district chiefs, including SB 1387-mandated curriculum on governance, finance, ethics, and fiduciary responsibility. Offers training through bi-annual conferences, a correspondence program, and online platforms, and tracks and reports compliance to county agencies as required by law.