Each year since 2012, Mesa Fire and Medical Department has responded to around 500 structure fire calls. In the same time period, there have been 18 civilian deaths and no firefighter deaths in structure fires in Mesa, according to city records.
MFMD doesn’t track whether a fire was related to a fire alarm turned off or not working, but working smoke alarms — which provide early detection and notification — give occupants the time needed to escape.
“At MFMD, we recognize the value that smoke detectors play in saving lives and minimizing property damage due to fire. Simply put, the sooner a fire is identified and extinguished, the less damage to health and property occurs,” Marrisa Ramírez-Ramos, Mesa Fire and Medical Department public information officer, said.
