Tempe Fire Department personnel spend most of their time doing things other than fighting fires and the Arizona department is changing its name to reflect that.
The department is now the Tempe Fire, Medical, Rescue Department.
Officials say the change reflects that nearly four out of every five calls are for medical-related reasons.
According to the department, the name will be changed over the next five years on equipment and written material as items are replaced.
The changeover cost is estimated at $10,000.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Is a Federal Reinsurance Backstop the Answer to Home Insurance Challenges? 
What Insurers Should Know About The Fragile Nature of The US Healthcare System 
Shipping Insurance Costs to Cross Hormuz Soar After Vessel Attacks 
AI May Be Tempering Insurer Hiring, New Analysis Shows 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.