Wildland firefighters tackle 400-acre Brady Fire south of Prescott
The Prescott National Forest and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Control responded to a wildfire south of Meyer near Pine Flat at 67 Forest Road, Monday, February 10th at 3pm due to a 400-acre wildfire. Prescott’s hotshot, several engines, and a type 2 crew were on the scene and began restraining efforts. Bradefire […]
Coconino NF accepting applicants for “Women in Wildland Fire” program
arizona news – Coconino National Forest is currently accept applicant In preparation for the Wildland Fire women’s training camp next April. Female Wildland Fire Camp participants gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland firefighting in a supportive and educational environment. Upon completing the program, participants will receive the entry-level qualifications necessary […]
BLM transfers wildland fire engine and boat to local fire department
The Arizona Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently transferred a field firefighting equipment to one of Yuma County’s rural field firefighting partners. BLM Arizona Colorado River District transferred a Type 6 field fire truck and boat to the Lake Martinez Fire Department to support the local response to the wildfires in Yuma County. Checking engine. […]
Here’s how fighting wildland fires has changed — and how it hasn’t — since Yarnell
As we approach the 10th anniversary of the Yarnell Hill fire that killed 19 firefighters, local firefighters are working with state and federal agencies to find solutions to prevent such a catastrophe from repeating itself. Fire Chief Sean Bomer of the Peoples Valley Fire District, which adjoins the city of Yarnell, said the local district […]
Wildland Fire at Lynx Lake Campground – Prescott Fire Department
At approximately 3:15 pm on June 19, 2023, the Prescott Regional Communications Center received a 911 call that a vehicle fire was spreading through the forest at Lynx Lake Campground. Initial reports said the wildfire was about the size of a football field. The responding fire brigade reported seeing smoke from Highway 69 and Walker […]
