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The Scottsdale Fire Department is a full-service agency that offers fire prevention and suppression solutions. The department is governed by the City of Scottsdale in Arizona. Its specialty team deals with hazardous materials emergencies. The Scottsdale Fire Department also provides technical rescue solutions for individuals trapped in swift water, confined spaces, mountain locations and battle aircraft fires. The department additionally works to prevent future fires and accidents. It offers fire code enforcement and arson investigation services. The Scottsdale Fire Department provides fire and life safety education programs for children, families and senior citizens. The department operates more than 12 fire stations and over 10 engine and ladder companies. It maintains a fleet of brush trucks, fire engines and ladders. The Scottsdale Fire Department employs nearly 270 professionals.
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Started in 1978, South Mountain Community College provides education to students in the rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods of Maricopa County. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., it also caters to south Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe and Ahwatukee areas. The college offers degree and certificate programs in various subjects, including business, information technology, communications, fine arts, social sciences, counseling, health and wellness, language arts, teaching, mathematics, science and engineering. South Mountain Community College has a bookstore, cafeteria, cyber caf , learning assistance center and wireless center. Its disability resources include making the disabled independent, self-sufficient, and developing academic and personal skills.
