SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — A new ladder truck for Rural Metro Fire is nearing completion, according to a Facebook post by Rural Metro Fire. The truck is part of a three-year fire services agreement the San Tan Valley Town Council approved on December 17, 2025, with no financial obligations for the town. Under that agreement, Rural Metro committed to placing another ladder truck in service by June 30, 2026.
Rural Metro Fire posted a photo of the truck on Facebook, noting it is “looking good in the new color scheme.”
Ladder Truck and New Fire Station Committed Under Rural Metro Agreement
The ladder truck is one of two major commitments Rural Metro made under the agreement. The company also committed to constructing another fire station within the town’s boundaries.
Vice Mayor Tyler Hudgins said the town has about 100,000 residents and three fire stations. He spoke to the need at the December 17, 2025 meeting.
“The reality is, we’re 100,000 residents. We have three fire stations. Rural Metro stated last time they would like to be at six. This gets us our fourth fire station,” Hudgins said.
Agreement Background
The three-year agreement, approved December 17, 2025, establishes an interim arrangement while San Tan Valley evaluates its long-term public safety needs. The subscription-based model between homeowners and Rural Metro continues unchanged.
Town Attorney Allen Quist said the agreement carries no financial obligations for the town. “It’s a transitional arrangement designed to maintain service levels, we hope, and in some areas perhaps enhance service levels while the town considers its future direction,” Quist said.
Councilmember Brian Tyler said at the December 17, 2025 meeting: “The investment that you’re agreeing to put into the community is awesome. I just want to make a public statement that I’m really grateful for our firefighters in San Tan Valley and your commitment to this area.”
