Phoenix Fire Department Station 56 is a modern fire station located in North Phoenix that protects a large and growing residential area near the Sonoran Foothills. The station is designed with advanced fire-response infrastructure and houses highly trained firefighters who are ready 24/7 to respond to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and all-hazard situations. Station 56 is known for its ability to handle both neighborhood emergencies as well as brush and wildland-related incidents, which are common in this part of Phoenix due to open desert surroundings. The station plays a vital role in community safety, fast emergency response, property protection, and public education programs.
Services Offered:
- Fire & Rescue Response: Provides emergency fire suppression for residential and commercial structures, vehicle fires, brush fires, and wildland fire threats. They are equipped with different fire apparatus to respond to multiple fire types.
- Emergency Medical Services: Trained EMTs/paramedics respond to medical emergencies including injuries, accidents, health complications and provide immediate life-saving assistance before hospital transport.
- Wildland & Brush Fire Control: Specialized equipment and brush units help them manage desert fires, vegetation fires, and open-land fire risks common in the north Phoenix region.
- Community Risk Reduction: Works with the public to promote fire safety, home safety measures, prevention planning, and fire-wise awareness for local neighborhoods.
- Disaster & All-Hazards Support: Responds to multiple emergency incidents such as vehicle collisions, natural danger situations, hazardous material concerns (within department guidelines), and other urgent rescue needs.