Information Requests Frequently Asked Questions
A.R.S. §. 39-121.03 requires a “public body” maintain public records and make them available for examination or copying during regular office hours (A.R.S. §. 39-121.03). Florence Fire Department office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm, excluding holidays.
Non-Commercial Purpose
There is no charge for examination of records but a Public Record Inspection & Reproduction Request form must be completed. Fees are charged for public records in accordance with the schedule for Public Records Request Fees.
The name of the person requesting records for a non-commercial purpose is optional. Mail requests include a copy charge and postage costs. Each individual request will be billed to you at the time the request is released.
Commercial Purpose
Requests for copies, printouts and photograph’s of public records for a commercial purpose (any purpose in which purchases can reasonably anticipate monetary gain from direct or indirect use of the public record) must fill out the Fire Department Commercial Use Public Records Request form with a statement setting forth the commercial purpose for which the records will be used