Town of Carefree FY 26-27 Budget Workshop #2
Carefree Continues Rural Metro Fire Protection Contract
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Description
The Town of Carefree’s FY 26-27 budget plan continues its contracted fire and EMS services with Rural Metro Fire Protection at a proposed annual cost of $2,000,000. This line item reflects the ongoing external fire protection agreement that constitutes the largest component of Fire & EMS operating expenditures.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$1,875,475 (FY 2025 actual); $1,509,500 (FY 2026 budget); $1,952,938 (FY 2026 estimated year-end); $2,000,000 (FY 2027 proposed budget)
Vendor
RURAL METRO FIRE PROTECTION- CONTRACT**
Agency
Town of Carefree, AZ
Contract Type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Document Date
April 28, 2026
Contract Term
Annual fire protection services FY 2025–FY 2027 (budgeted/actual amounts by fiscal year)
Renewal Info
Budget document shows continued annual funding for the Rural Metro fire protection contract through FY 2027 at $2,000,000, indicating an ongoing multi-year service relationship; specific renewal dates or option terms are not provided.
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