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.