Rural Metro Fire has a new owner — and we couldn't be more excited about it.

In December 2024, Brindlee Fire Services completed its acquisition of Rural Metro Fire, and we believe this change is a great thing for our Yuma community.

Brindlee Fire Services is a fire-focused company headquartered in Alabama, built from the ground up with a single purpose: supporting fire departments and the communities they serve. That focus sets Brindlee apart. Fire isn't one of many priorities — it's the only priority.

Brindlee CEO James Wessel has spent nearly 30 years in fire response and has long admired Rural Metro Fire's legacy and mission. Under his leadership, Brindlee has assembled a family of fire industry companies — including Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, Firetrucks Unlimited, and Solomon Safety — giving Rural Metro access to resources and expertise it has never had before.

Welcome Our New E10 Pumper to the Fleet!

Today marks an exciting milestone for Rural Metro as we officially place our brand-new E10 Pumper into service. This apparatus represents our continued commitment to providing the highest level of protection and service to our community.

With tradition at the forefront, we honored its arrival with a “push-in” ceremony—a time-honored fire service custom dating back to the days of horse-drawn equipment. When crews returned from calls, they had to physically push their apparatus back into the station bay. Today, this tradition lives on as a symbol of teamwork, pride, and welcoming a new piece of equipment into service.

We are proud to carry on this legacy and are even more excited to see E10 hit the streets, ready to serve and protect from day one. Join us in welcoming E10 to the Rural Metro family!