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Metro Fire Department Partners with Dynamite Water to Enhance Fire Suppression Efforts in Rio Verde Foothills

Rio Verde Foothills, May 25, 2023 – In a significant step toward improving community safety, the Rural Metro Fire Department has entered into an agreement with Dynamite Water LLC to ensure a reliable water supply to support fire suppression efforts in the Rio Verde Foothills area. This agreement comes at a critical time when the community is grappling with a water crisis, with limited resources posing a major concern for the dedicated firefighters tasked with protecting the region.

Expressing their enthusiasm for this agreement, Rural Metro Public Information Office Shawn Gilleland stated, “We welcome Dynamite Water’s commitment to aiding in the critical water resources needed to support Rural Metro and our teams of firefighters.” The agreement was officially announced during a recent wildfire awareness event and pancake breakfast, organized by the Rio Verde Horsemen’s Association on May 13, at the firehouse on Rio Verde Drive. Rural Metro Chief Tim Soule, accompanied by new recruits, took the opportunity to serve breakfast to area residents while highlighting the importance of community preparedness.

Recognizing the pressing need for an adequate water supply, in close proximity, to the fire station for emergency services, Dynamite Water LLC has applied for a Special Use Permit for a 2.5-acre site located on the southeast corner of 172nd Street and Rio Verde Drive. This site will serve as a dedicated storage facility for water trucks, ensuring they are filled and readily available for emergency response services in support of Rural Metro.

Through this agreement with Rural Metro Fire Department, Dynamite Water LLC aims to enhance the safety and protection of the Rio Verde Foothills community.

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