Central Arizona Fire and Medical

06/18/2026

While on assignment in California, CAFMA firefighters assisted with initial attack on the Shore Fire, working alongside crews from across the region to help stop the fire's spread and protect nearby communities.

Thank you to all of the wildland firefighters and incident personnel helping keep us all safe this summer!

Do your part to prevent wildfires by following local fire restrictions, fully extinguishing campfires, ensuring trailer chains aren't dragging, and avoiding activities that could ignite dry vegetation.

06/17/2026

June 17, 2026, 1:20 p.m.: CAFMA personnel are conducting a planned training exercise at our Training Center involving simulated commercial structure fire radio traffic. There is no incident, no fire, and no impact to the public in the East State Route 69 area. No action is required from the public.

All activity is taking place exclusively on dedicated training radio channels, which are completely separate from the primary emergency dispatch and operational radio channels. This ensures our training can be conducted safely, realistically, and without any interference to live emergency communications. These channels are licensed specifically for training use, do not use repeaters, and the traffic is localized to the training ground.

We train as often and as realistically as possible to maintain readiness, giving crews the opportunity to drill coordination, decision-making, and communications under conditions that closely mirror real-world response. CAFMA conducts training regularly and does not typically post about routine exercises, as they are a normal part of ongoing operations, but we will provide clarification when needed to address public questions or prevent confusion.

We're aware of public questions regarding this activity and we appreciate our community’s engagement. For accurate information, please rely on official sources such as CAFMA and our partner first responder and emergency management agencies, which coordinate closely to share verified updates during critical incidents.

Thank you for your continued support as our teams train daily to stay ready.

06/17/2026

Firefighters from CAFMA and Prescott Fire Department quickly contained and ultimately extinguished a vegetation fire in Chino Valley on June 14 after lightning ignited a large dead cottonwood tree and nearby brush. Crews remained on scene overnight to monitor for hotspots and ensure extinguishment.

Dead trees can present a significant challenge for firefighters due to their instability and potential to break apart or fall unexpectedly. During the incident, the burning tree fell in large sections before ultimately collapsing. There were no reported injuries.

If you see unusual smoke or flames, call 9-1-1 immediately. Early reporting helps firefighters respond quickly and can prevent small incidents from becoming larger emergencies.

Thank you to Prescott Fire Department, Chino Valley Police Department, and Yavapai County Sheriff's Office for their assistance on scene.

06/16/2026

Time is running out! Apply online to join CAFMA as a lateral firefighter by Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (MST): https://bit.ly/Join-CAFMA

• 48/96 schedule
• $15K Paramedic stipend
• Employee and family benefits
• Nationwide wildland deployments
• Technical rescue, HAZMAT, drone, & peer fitness programs

One year of full-time, paid firefighter experience with a career fire department is required. The hiring process includes an online assessment and a practical assessment followed by two panel interviews.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Are you prepared for flooding? Yavapai County provides sand and sandbags for several of our fire stations - all you need to bring is a shovel!

CAFMA stations with sand + sandbags:

Dewey-Humboldt - Station 54
13155 E. Highway 169

Prescott Valley - Station 53
8555 E. Yavapai Road

Chino Valley - Station 61
1133 W. Road 3 North

Prescott - Station 51
1700 Iron Springs Road

Prescott - Station 57
4125 W. Outer Loop Road

Paulden - Station 63
250 W. Sweet Valley Road

For additional County locations and information, visit https://www.yavapaiready.gov/sandbags

06/14/2026

Serving our community with pride under the Stars and Stripes. Happy Flag Day!

06/14/2026

Stay safe online and off this summer!

06/11/2026

Two decades of service. Thousands of emergencies. A shared commitment that never wavered.

Firefighter Peter Lynch, Captain-Paramedic Eric Ginn, and Battalion Chief-Paramedic Alan Schuster are each celebrating 20 years with CAFMA and continue to serve with the same dedication with which they started.

Thank you for your commitment to the communities we protect. Here’s to 20 years of impact—and the work still ahead!

06/10/2026

CAFMA is hiring lateral firefighters! Don't miss this opportunity, apply online today https://bit.ly/Join-CAFMA

• 48/96 schedule
• $15K Paramedic stipend
• Nationwide wildland deployments
• Condensed lateral academy
• Technical rescue, HAZMAT, drone, & peer fitness programs

One year of full-time, paid firefighter experience with a career fire department is required. The hiring process includes an online assessment and a practical assessment followed by two panel interviews. Apply online by June 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (MST). Questions? Call 928-772-7711 or email [email protected].