Proposition 494 is an investment in safety for EVERY neighborhood in the Superstition Fire and Medical District.
When you call 911, you expect firefighters and EMS professionals to arrive quickly and prepared. Prop 494 is how we make that possible; together.
This isn’t just a fire and medical district initiative; it’s a community commitment. By supporting Prop 494, you’re directly investing in the people who keep you and your family safe. It ensures your emergency responders have the training, equipment, and resources they need to save lives and safeguard property.
Prop 494 isn’t just about upgrading buildings or buying gear; it’s about working hand in hand as a community to strengthen emergency services for every neighborhood. When we invest in our firefighters and EMS professionals, we invest in the safety of every family and business within our district.
Yes on Prop 494
An Investment In YOur Safety
Your emergency responders need your help. Take control of your public safety by lowering response times and saying YES to critical upgrades to emergency equipment and facilities across the Superstition Fire/Medical District.
Prop 494 Strengthens Emergency Response
Prop 494 will fund:
Modern Firefighter & Emergency Equipment for faster, more reliable response
Facility Repairs to increase operational capacity and readiness
Training Center Enhancements to support ongoing firefighter development
New Station 266 to maintain district-wide coverage
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Wildfire & Water Supply Vehicles to reach rural and high-risk areas
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Improvements for Air Quality & Decontamination to reduce firefighter exposure
New Pumper & Ladder Trucks to replace aging vehicles and keep you safe with the newest equipment
investments in every community
Prop 494 makes sure every community benefits, strengthening fire and EMS services across the district:
2 Type 6 Brush Trucks (wildfire response vehicles)
1 Water Tender (Tanker full of water)
1 Fire Engine
1 Ladder Truck
Remodel and upgrade of Fire Station 263
Renovation and upgrade of Fire Station 261
New apparatus bay addition at Station 261
Land purchase for a future Fire Station 267
Construction of a new Fire Station 266 (Ironwood & Warner)
Regional Training Center: new construction and essential upgrades
The Cost of Doing Nothing is Measured in Seconds
Inflation:
Equip 1 Firefighter:
(+108% since 2019)
District Population:
More Firefighters Needed:
Operations Costs:
Safety Demands Action
Call Volume Up 65%
Emergency incidents continue to rise, placing a greater strain on crews and hindering our ability to respond when you need us.
Aging Stations & Apparatus
Outdated vehicles and facilities delay our response to your emergencies and limit our readiness.
Wildfire & Rural Threats
We need specialized vehicles to fight wildfires before they reach our communities.
why it matters
Strengthens response times across the district, which saves lives
Gives firefighters the resources to do their job better and safer
Greater protection for homes, families, and property
Readiness for wildfires, growth, and medical emergencies
why it matters
Strengthens response times across the district, which saves lives
Gives firefighters the resources to do their job better and safer
Greater protection for homes, families, and property
Readiness for wildfires, growth, and medical emergencies
how we got here
In 2012, Arizona voters passed Proposition 117 to help stabilize property taxes. While well-intended, it has made it harder for fire districts statewide to keep up with rising costs and growing emergency needs.
Since then, emergency calls have surged, populations have grown, and home values have increased, but funding for fire and EMS services has not kept pace. Year after year, we’ve stretched every dollar to protect every neighborhood, but the gap is widening.
Prop 494 aims to close that gap, ensuring your fire district has the necessary tools, training, firefighters, and EMS professionals to respond quickly and effectively when seconds matter. Without it, response times slow, equipment ages out, and fewer firefighters stand ready when you need help most.
With your support, we can protect lives, property, and every corner of our community, without sacrificing our community's safety.
What’s the Cost of Safety? Just $4 a Month.
For about the cost of a cup of coffee, the average homeowner can help invest $33.8 million into protecting what matters most:
Fast, reliable emergency response
The tools and training our firefighters need
Lower homeowner insurance rates
A safer future for every family in our District
This small monthly investment delivers life-saving returns for the entire community.
Prop 494 isn’t just about numbers; it’s about ensuring every family, every business, and every community receives quick, life-saving emergency response when it’s needed most.
Your contribution helps us reach voters, share the facts, and invest in your firefighters and EMS professionals who dedicate their lives to keeping you safe.
why it matters
Strengthens response times across the district, which saves lives
Gives firefighters the resources to do their job better and safer
Greater protection for homes, families, and property
Readiness for wildfires, growth, and medical emergencies
Superstition Fire & Medical District bond calculator
Use this calculator to estimate your cost for the Superstition Fire & Medical District's proposed bond.
why it matters
Strengthens response times across the district, which saves lives
Gives firefighters the resources to do their job better and safer
Greater protection for homes, families, and property
Readiness for wildfires, growth, and medical emergencies
Superstition Fire & Medical District bond calculator
Use this calculator to estimate your cost for the Superstition Fire & Medical District's proposed bond.
Fire Districts Aren’t Funded Like Cities
Unlike cities, which receive support from sales revenue, impact fees, and state-shared funds, fire districts are on their own.
They rely on the communities they serve to fund essential operations, equipment, and facility improvements.
When you invest in your fire district, you're investing in your own safety.
Every penny directly supports community safety, helping ensure firefighters have the tools they need to respond quickly, perform effectively, and keep our families, businesses, and neighborhoods safe.
vote Yes on Prop 494
Vote for Safety, Strength, and Reliability
You have the power to keep our families safe. Invest in public safety, and pass Prop 494.
Proposition 494 is about keeping the families and small businesses safe. A YES vote is an investment in faster response times, recruiting and retaining the BEST firefighters, and maintaining the high standards that keep our communities safe, including our elite ISO rating that impacts your insurance costs. This is how we stay ready.”
— Colt Weddell, President, Superstition Firefighters Association
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