By Chief Ben Palm
Wildfire Outlook
At this time, we remain alert and cautious as we hope you will continue to do so. Open burning is allowed, but we require a burn permit from the Yarnell Fire District Administration office; this ensures that we are aware of your burn in case of emergency or calls regarding smoke. Keep your grasses cut and keep 30 feet of clearance around your home. Thank you for your continued cooperation!
YFD Projects:
The 2017 Fuels Abatement Project continues through September 30th. If you would like information about how to protect your home, please call us at 928-427-6578. Other projects include trimming around the fire hydrants in Yarnell, and planning based on grant resources.
Anniversary Coins for Sale: In honor of YFD’s 60th year in service, a coin has been minted to commemorate the anniversary. Please see Denise at the Admin. Building to purchase yours for $15.
EMT Class Begins:
The Yarnell Fire Training Center is hosting an EMT Certification Class beginning Tuesday, September 12th. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6pm – 10pm, and every Saturday from 8am – 5pm for 11 weeks, ending on Saturday, November 18th. The Training Center is located in the Yarnell Fire Station. Cost: $850, all inclusive. Updated immunizations required for clinical participation. To register or obtain information, please contact Denise Roggio at 928-427-6578.
YFD Staff Training:
Arizona State Fire School begins on September 6th; four of us will be attending classes in Mesa. Two of our staff are enrolled in Prescott’s Fire Academy. The Academy is a 6 month commitment resulting in Firefighter I and II certification.
Good News:
Congratulations to Jason Hershberger, who will be graduating Paramedic School on September 14th. And that’s not all: On August 12th, Jason proposed to another of our staff, Jordan Collins, who happily accepted! A March wedding is being planned. We wish them all the best.
Employee Spotlight:
The daily business at the Fire District wouldn’t be successful without committed employees. I’d like to thank Nina Bour-Beau for her hard work at YFD. Nina resides in town and is our QuickBooks/Payroll Administrator who handles reporting, deposits, budgeting and assisting with all financial matters. She also does the bookwork for the Yarnell Community Center and is the secretary at Yarnell Community Presbyterian Church. She is a guitarist and singer, a devoted daughter and loves her Chiweenie. Nina joined us in October 2012 and adds so much to our cohesive team; her quick wit makes for a fun office environment. Nina’s job isn’t easy; in fact it’s very detailed and sometimes burdensome. She can be counted on like clockwork. We’re grateful for her dedication. Thanks, Nina!
Cadet Program:
The 2017-2018 Cadet year will start in October. Registration is $50 per Cadet and forms are available at the Admin. Building. Contact Captain Rice at 928-427-6578 for information.
JULY 2017 Service Calls Incidents: 11 – EMS: 7 Welfare checks: 1 Public Assists: 1 Wildland Fire: 1 Snake Removal: 1