{"id":1358,"date":"2026-05-29T18:35:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T18:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scottsdalemovinghub.com\/?p=1358"},"modified":"2026-05-29T18:35:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T18:35:31","slug":"take-a-sneak-peek-at-the-brand-new-phoenix-fire-station-74-in-ahwatukee-ahead-of-its-grand-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottsdalemovinghub.com\/?p=1358","title":{"rendered":"Take a sneak peek at the brand new Phoenix Fire Station 74 in Ahwatukee ahead of its grand opening"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PHOENIX \u2014 After years of planning and construction, Phoenix’s newest fire station is preparing to officially open its doors to the community in Ahwatukee.<\/p>\n

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Fire Station 74, located near 19th Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, has already been responding to emergencies since March. However, city leaders will celebrate the official grand opening on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The nearly 13,000-square-foot facility sits on about eight acres and serves as Ahwatukee’s fourth fire station. The station houses several fire engines, supports space for up to 23 firefighters and has a landing station for a medical rescue helicopter. Phoenix Fire officials say the helicopter will play an important role in mountain rescues throughout south Phoenix and the Ahwatukee Foothills, particularly with South Mountain and several hiking trails.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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City leaders say the station was built to improve emergency response times in west Ahwatukee as the area continues to grow. Officials have pointed to future developments, including the planned Upper Canyon community, which is expected to bring more than 1,100 new homes to the area.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The project was first announced in 2023 and broke ground in 2024 before opening for service in March of this year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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According to the city, Fire Station 74 is the 58th fire station in Phoenix’s network and one of six new fire facilities planned over the next six years. The station was funded through a voter-approved bond program.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The grand opening celebration is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Fire Station 74, located at 15800 S. 19th Ave.<\/p>\n

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The free event will include station tours, fire apparatus displays and opportunities for residents to meet Phoenix firefighters and learn more about the services the station provides.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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