SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Scottsdale Fire Department is officially launching its ground ambulance service.
Rescue 602 will be stationed at Fire Station 2 on Indian School Road and is expected to respond to its first call shortly after 6:00 a.m. on Dec. 22, AZFamily reported.
Scottsdale bought four ambulances for the fire department in 2023 but still relies on Maricopa Ambulance
The fire department previously depended on Rural Metro, a private ambulance company, before switching to Maricopa Ambulance for patient transport.
In March, the city council approved approximately $1.5 million to fund the startup costs for the new ambulance service.
The city purchased four new ambulances and hired about 20 employees to support the program. Officials believe the new service will improve response times.
Trending
Pittsburgh first responders handled hundreds of EMS calls during the 2026 NFL Draft, which drew a record 805,000 visitors over three days
Woodward County EMS officials say soaring ambulance costs, staffing shortages and inadequate Medicare reimbursements are straining services
A valve malfunction involving boron trifluoride at a Lafayette Parish business prompted evacuations and hospitalized workers and first responders
The Logan Health Foundation is raising funds to buy a Bell 429 helicopter, which would give ALERT more space, safety and in-flight treatment
