Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

Robert Murdock adjusts his fire helmet after losing it in the microphone cord of Fireman Bill Scott, aka The Singing Fireman. Robert was on stage with others to help sing a song explaining how to "stop, drop and roll." The fire message was part of Northwest Fire District's 18th annual Burn B…

Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

A well-shined hub on a Rural/Metro paramedic engine, which was on display, reflects visitors to Burn Buster Blast. Vehicles on exhibit ranged from ladder trucks to law enforcement motorcycles.

Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

No one was arguing with this guy, a tiger rattlesnake rescued from a Foothills golf course. The snake was on display at D&M's Reptile Rescue table.

Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

Two-year-old Ian McMillan climbs the steps on Northwest Fire's technical rescue truck.

Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

Adrian Salgado, 6, gets some tips on how to escape from a smoke-filled structure via a window as he takes a turn through the Pima Fire Safety Trailer at last Saturday's Burn Buster Blast.

Safety agencies have a 'Blast'

Proposed restrictions on parking rile area

Warren Cooper calls the proposed parking rules an overreaction. Street parking would be barred in cul-de-sacs, such as one where he's standing in the Agua Dulce neighborhood.

Proposed restrictions on parking rile area

Some Agua Dulce neighborhood residents are upset about parking restrictions being considered by the area's homeowners association board of directors.

Northwest Fire deploys for toys

Firefighter Oscar Durazo, front, carries a donated gift to the firetruck during Northwest Fire Department's "Stuff The Truck" drive at the Buckelew Tree lot. Saturday's toy and food drive was on the southwest corner of West Ina Road and North La Cholla Boulevard.

Northwest Fire deploys for toys

Three-year-old Connor Durazo gets a holiday gift - a free hug from Santa.

Northwest Fire deploys for toys

Kai Nelson, 7, left, mimics high-pressure water flowing from the fire hose held by Conner Hoffman, 8. The two were getting a close-up look at a firetruck.

Northwest Fire deploys for toys

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Northwest Fire deploys for toys

Fire budget is hot topic in PR

Picture Rocks Fire District firefighters Chris Farmer, left, and Chris Cover prepare to answer a call of a house fire.

Fire budget is hot topic in PR

The firemen arrive at this Picture Rocks home.

Fire budget is hot topic in PR

Chris Farmer, left, receives help changing his tank from Chris Cover.

Fire budget is hot topic in PR

Terry Forrest, front right, is the owner of the home that's on fire, according to a neighbor and longtime friend Dan Kretschmer (not pictured).

Fire budget is hot topic in Picture Rocks

Burned by a 20 percent plunge in revenue over the last three years and a projected budget deficit of $370,000 in fiscal year 2014, Picture Rocks Fire District management is looking for a way to keep services going and paychecks flowing.

In brief

Marana Chamber plans Spain trip for April

NW Fire helps in Sandy cleanup

After Hurricane Sandy devastated the northeast in October, the Federal Emergency Management Agency called on firefighters nationwide for relief efforts.