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Phoenix fire officials outline hires, new stations and faster response times funded by transaction-privilege tax
Summary
Fire officials told the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee that a Transaction Privilege Tax increase and related funding will add 134 sworn firefighters, 19 civilian staff and new stations and apparatus; early data show localized improvements in ambulance and EMS response times.
Phoenix fire department officials told the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee on Nov. 5, 2025 that recent council funding increases tied to the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) will finance new stations, apparatus and personnel intended to improve response times across the city.
Executive Assistant Fire Chief Tim Scribe said council action raised the TPT from 2.3% to 2.8% and that the department received a dedicated $25,000,000 allocation. "With those funds, we are bringing on 134 more sworn positions as well as 19 civilian professional staff positions," Scribe said during the presentation. The funding package also supports procurement of new apparatus and construction of two stations…
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