Governor Doug Ducey declared this week, March 28 - April 3, Wildfire Awareness Week in Arizona to highlight wildfire prevention and preparedness and to encourage responsible fire management. “Wildfire season is here, and it’s up to all of us to make responsible decisions that will protect our … [Read more...] about Arizona Declares Wildfire Awareness Week
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Governor Ducey, Fire Safety Officials Provide Wildfire Season Outlook
Governor Doug Ducey today joined the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and fire safety officials to urge all Arizonans to do their part in preventing wildfires.“We all have a role to play in protecting our forests and communities and minimizing the risk of wildfires,” said Governor … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey, Fire Safety Officials Provide Wildfire Season Outlook
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Promote Forest Health And Prevent Wildfires
Arizona will have more boots on the ground to prevent wildfires under a bill signed today by Governor Doug Ducey. The legislation creates a new partnership, employing Arizona inmates to clear forests of debris. The program is a win-win: forests will be healthier and inmates will have new skills … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Promote Forest Health And Prevent Wildfires
Preparing Businesses, Residents, Visitors for Wildfire Season
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors has identified the threat of catastrophic wildfire and post-wildfire flooding as the number one safety threat in the county. As we approach the fire season, being prepared for the threat of wildfire, despite the above normal winter precipitation, is always a … [Read more...] about Preparing Businesses, Residents, Visitors for Wildfire Season
Understanding New Wildfire Defense Ordinance
The recent wildfire in Canada reminds all of us of the potential dangers we face here in Coconino County. As we head into summer and spend more time outdoors, this is a good time to talk about the county’s new Wildfire Defense Ordinance. The ordinance replaced an outdated Open Burning Ordinance … [Read more...] about Understanding New Wildfire Defense Ordinance
Protecting South Flagstaff From Wildfire
James Perkins has lived in Williams for 46 years. He and fellow residents are well aware that a large wildfire could destroy the city. And structures spared by fire could be washed away in the flooding aftermath. Perkins thinks about these things and the many residents of Northern Arizona as his … [Read more...] about Protecting South Flagstaff From Wildfire
Motorists Urged to Prevent Wildfires
As the Wallow Fire continues to burn out of control, already consuming 389,000 acres, state authorities are urging people to use extra caution. With humidity levels in the single digits, many areas of the state face extreme fire danger. In addition to the Wallow Fire, and Flagstaff's Hill Fire … [Read more...] about Motorists Urged to Prevent Wildfires
Preparing for Fire Season–Neighborhood Watch
The Coconino County Sheriff, Bill Pribil, will be joined by supervisors Mandy Metzger and Liz Archuleta for Neighborhood Watch meetings this week. Tuesday, May 3d, a Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held at Fire Station 33 on North Highway 89. Ralph Baierlein who is the President of Friends … [Read more...] about Preparing for Fire Season–Neighborhood Watch
