CAR Recap Summary UASI - HazMat Truck - App FY26 2-17-2026.docx

CITY OF BUCKEYE 
                                                           Finance Department                   
 
530 E Monroe Ave. • Buckeye, Arizona 85326 
Phone 623-349-6165 • www.buckeyeaz.gov 
 
Arizona Dept. of Homeland Security – 2025 Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Summary 
Recap 
Project Description:   
The Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department (BFMRD) has an urgent need for a new Hazardous 
Materials (HazMat) truck to replace the 16-year-old failing truck that has outlived its useful life. Through 
a UASI 2012 grant, a 2009 bread truck was converted into a HazMat vehicle. The existing truck is proving 
to be unreliable as its aging parts are experiencing wear and tear. In 2024, BFMRD provided mutual aid 
in 1,188 incidents and 112 calls for service within Buckeye and its neighboring jurisdictions. These calls 
are anticipated to increase due to the rapid growth within Buckeye and its neighboring cities.  
 
Project Cost 
 $ 1,500,000  
 
 
Required Match  
 $ 0 
 
 
Grant Amount  
 $ 1,500,000 
 
 
 
Plans Once Grant Expires:  
 Future equipment needs will become a part of the annual budget unless future grant opportunities 
arise. 
 
Objectives and Expected Outcomes  
 The HazMat truck is vital in addressing incidents at warehouses, manufacturing companies, and 
locations where chemical spills or hazardous materials releases may occur. Acquiring a new HazMat 
truck is imperative to uphold the BFMRD's commitment to providing excellent service and ensuring 
the safety and protection of the community and neighboring jurisdictions against events of mass 
catastrophic and terrorist events.  
 
Time Period for the Grant 
 FY 2026