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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-02 18:09 MST
updated: 2026-11-02 18:09 MST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Phoenix firefighters train to protect ballots from drop box fires

Phoenix Fire is training members to use dry chemical extinguishers on ballot drop box fires to preserve ballots ahead of Election Day.

Section: [Public Safety](/phoenix/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Phoenix Fire Department](/phoenix/wiki/phoenix-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC15 Arizona (KNXV)](https://www.abc15.com/news/political/elections/phoenix-fire-department-prepares-firefighters-to-protect-ballots-from-drop-box-fires-on-election-day), 2026-11-02 18:09 MST: Phoenix Fire Department prepares firefighters to protect ballots from drop box fires on Election Day

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