Living Longer or Living Better?
Lifespan is the total number of years you live — the quantity of life.
Healthspan is the number of those years spent in good health, free from serious chronic disease, disability, or frailty — the quality of life.
Thanks to advances in medicine and public health, the average global lifespan has increased dramatically. However, healthspan has not kept pace. On average, there is about a 9-year gap between how long people live and how long they live well. Many spend the final decade or more dealing with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, or cognitive decline.
Staying Cool and SAFE: THE HIDDEN FIRE RISKS OF AC UNITS
Staying Cool and Safe: The Hidden Fire Risks of Air Conditioning Units – Advice from Rural Metro Fire, Central Arizona
As temperatures soar across the Sonoran Desert this summer, air conditioning systems become essential for comfort in Carefree and surrounding communities. At Rural Metro Fire (serving unincorporated areas of Maricopa and Pinal Counties), our firefighters respond to a range of emergencies — including those involving home cooling systems that can unexpectedly turn into fire hazards.
Why Serving San Tan Valley Is Personal To Me
San Tan Valley is stepping into a new chapter, and so are we.
With the approval of our fire protection services agreement, Rural Metro Fire is proud and honored to continue protecting the newly incorporated town of San Tan Valley. This contract is meaningful to us — not just because it affirms the trust placed in our organization, but because it reflects something deeper: a shared commitment to community, stability and showing up when it matters most for our neighbors.
Is Your Home Ready For Wildfire Season?
Is Your Home Ready for Wildfire Season?
Wildfire season is approaching, and there's no better time to take stock of your property's preparedness. Whether you live near open desert, dense brush, or wooded terrain, the risk of wildfire is real — and the steps you take now could make all the difference when conditions turn dangerous.
Rural Metro Fire Services To Partner With New San Tan Valley
San Tan Valley's Town Council held a significant pre-holiday meeting, highlighted by two key developments. Town Manager Brent Billingsley reported that the town has received approximately $2.3 million in state funds through the Highway User