HARQUAHALA VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT - WATER TANKER REHAB - TOHONO OODHAM 2017.PDF

Last updated: 02/22/2017
General information
Organization Harquahala Valley Fire District
Contact First name Jeff
Contact Last name Mcmenemy
Contact e-mail jmcmenemy@hfdaz.org
Contact phone number 6028820434
Address
Street 51501 W Tonto St.
City Tonopah
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85354
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Tohono O’odham Nation
Total grant amount request
80,000
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Tohono O’odham Nation 12% Gaming Distribution Proposal For
the Harquahala Valley Fire District
A. The Harquahala Valley Fire District is submitting this grant application to repair
and refurbish our existing water tender. Although our water tender is close to
twenty years old, the engine and chassis are still in excellent condition. The
district is asking for funding to rehab the tank, pump, and plumbing for the truck
as well as new paint and tires. We feel this would allow our truck to get at least
another 10 years of service and in the long run would save the district about
200K dollars. Being a rural fire response area and covering over 40 miles of the
Interstate 10 along with 10 miles of railroad, our crews are constantly faced with
fires that are no where near a water source. The water tender is a valuable piece
of apparatus when it comes to firefighter safety, Our district recently learned that
we are facing a very real possibility of that our largest tax payer will be
relocated to another state. The HVFD stands a chance to lose approximately
60% of our funding by tax revenue. Being a small fire district, we find ourselves
in a precarious situation where most of our major equipment is expiring or
becoming obsolete at the same time. The awarding of this grant would
dramatically help us redirect the cost of this priority purchase into other areas
that are greatly needed but will be unfunded at this time. Operationally this
purchase will not only provide water to firefighters on scene, but it will give the
crewmembers the ability to work safely with an uninterrupted water supply.
B. Established in 1983 the Harquahala Valley Fire District is located in Maricopa
County. Located west of Phoenix, Harquahala Fire District covers 432 square
miles. This coverage includes a 20-mile stretch of the I-10 Freeway. Our
department handles all medical issues, fires, hazardous material incidents,
vehicle extractions, and other calls for assistance as needed within our district.
Additionally, the department serves as needed for backup on large incidents on
the mutual aid system. Our Mission-“The Harquahala Valley Fire District
exists to serve the citizens and guests of our community, whenever needed.
This is performed through prevention programs, assistance activities, and
emergency operations.” Realizing this honor, our fire service family will only

consist of superior professionals that are highly trained, caring, honest, and
willing to sacrifice.. We provide this service to well over 2000 residents of the
Harquahala Valley.
C. Our budget for this request will total 80,000.00, The funding is for
Tires-7000
Paint-3000
Tank-20,000
Plumbing-20,000
Pump rehab- 10,000
Labor-20,000
Total 80,000
D. We have no other grant request currently for water tender repair from the 12D
funding. We have applied for an apparatus grant from the Gila River Indian
Community and will also be applying for a SCBA and Turnouts from the Tohono
O’odham Nation
E. To the best of my knowledge, the Harquahala Valley Fire District has not
received any 12% distribution funding before
F. The contact person for the Harquahala Valley Fire District will be:
Jeff McMenemy
Fire Chief
jmcmenemy@hfdaz.org or jmcmenemy@glendaleaz.com
Phone Cell -602-882-0434
Fax- None
51501 W Tonto St.
Tonopah, AZ. 85354
G. This grant application is within the Public Safety priority area.
H. We are a government status organization. Regulated by Maricopa County.