Serving & Protecting Our Rural Communities
With summer coming to a close (officially fall should arrive September 23) – we have some work to do getting our homes & properties ready. With cooler temps, it will be easier to clear all dry vegetation, mulch, and trash from around your home exterior. Remove all organic debris, fallen leaves, encroaching vines, downed branches, […]
Sign Up for Emergency Notifications! CodeRed has been replaced with alertYavapai and signup is EASY! Get up-to-the-minute information and stay informed during an emergency! Yavapai County residents are encouraged to sign up for the County’s new Emergency Notification System provided through Everbridge. The emergency notification system enhances officials’ ability to quickly communicate with the public […]
For Release November 16, 2018 YARNELL FIRE CADET TAKES A NEW ROLE Yarnell, AZ November 19, 2018: In 2014, Yarnell Fire District had a vision to begin the YFD Explorers Cadet Program, designed to provide opportunities for youth grades 6 through age 18, to learn firefighting skills, related physical disciplines and first response skills. In […]
By Chief Ben Palm ADDITIONAL GRANT AWARDS: Last month, we shared that we received the FEMA SAFER Grant in the amount of $316,806. SAFER is an acronym for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response. To clarify, the SAFER award does not provide operational funds, except in the realm of staffing. Denise Roggio has been […]
By Chief Ben Palm SAFER GRANT AWARD: So far in 2018, Yarnell Fire District has been the recipient of several grant awards, including the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant for a Source Capture Exhaust System, an Arizona Community Foundation grant for the Cadet Program, and a Northern Arizona Emergency Medical Services (NAEMS) grant for medical […]
by Chief Ben Palm BURN RESTRICTION IN FORCE: When a bit of rain comes, people tend to ask if the Burn Ban has been lifted. The answer is it has to rain a lot to ensure the fire danger is passed. We are still in Stage Two Restriction. Any heat source that can cause a […]
Our next EMT Classes are beginning December 7, 2019. Reserve your spot today. Call or come by the Fire Administration Building to get complete information.
by Chief Ben Palm BURN RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE: On May 11th, a Stage Two Burn Restriction Notice was issued. A Stage Two Restriction means that any heat source that can cause a spark is prohibited. This includes smoking cigarettes outside of designated areas and charcoal grills. We will not be issuing burn permits, no use […]
by Chief Ben Palm BURN RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE: On Friday, April 20th, a Stage One Burn Restriction Notice was issued by our District. A Stage One Restriction means that we will not be issuing burn permits, no use of model rockets, fireworks, and no open flames. Also, cigarette smoking is limited to designated smoking areas, […]
by Chief Ben Palm IMPORTANT! TAKE WILDFIRE PRECAUTIONS: The Arizona Sheriff’s Association adopted the “Ready, Set, Go!” educational program in March. They did so because the unusually dry and warm winter season indicates that the time for wildfires is now – in fact there is one burning in the Coconino National Forest. Our department has […]
