Serving & Protecting Our Rural Communities
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 […]
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 […]
By Chief Ben Palm HEADS UP FOR FIRE SEASON: There were wildfires in and around our community in January; the conditions are extremely dry. Lack of rain reduces new plant growth; it also makes existing plant life more prone to ignition. Plants such as scrub oak, pine and creosote are highly flammable – more so […]
By Denise Roggio, Yarnell Fire District As those of us who reside in rural Yavapai County are well aware, a health related emergency may require transport via ambulance or helicopter to the nearest medical facility. The average ambulance cost is $3,650; helicopter transport costs are nearly triple that amount. If you have medical insurance, rest […]
