Michael McGuire, Lieutenant (PVFD), Author at Patagonia Regional Times

Patagonia Needs to (Fire)Wise Up

by Michael McGuire, Lieutenant (PVFD) October 6, 2023October 6, 2023

I cannot help but draw comparisons between the recent wildfire disaster in Lahaina, Hawaii, and the current state of the Town of Patagonia.

Columns

News From the Fireline

by Michael McGuire, Lieutenant (PVFD) October 30, 2019September 3, 2022

You can feel it in the air. Fall is finally here, and winter is right around the corner. In order to keep this season happy and safe for one and all, fire experts recommend that you take the time to service your home’s fireplace and furnace before adding the heat. Make sure your fireplace chimney […]

Opinion

News From the Fire Line

by Michael McGuire, Lieutenant (PVFD) August 2, 2019July 18, 2023

Patagonia Fire and Rescue (PVFD) recently sponsored its 44th Annual Steak Fry. The event was a huge success and neighbors and friends of the PVFD came out from all over southern Arizona to support the fire department’s efforts. PVFD needs fundraisers like the Steak Fry because we are a volunteer fire department. Currently we have […]