It's About Public Safety

The Fire Department exists to instill a sense of safety, security, and pride in those we serve through professional emergency intervention, education and prevention services.

 
The Essentials

Customer service. For the overwhelming majority of our calls for service our customers measure us against the following standards Continued...

20th Century and Beyond

The first motorized and self propelled fire apparatus was a brand new 1916 Continued...

Early History

The early history of the Yuma Fire Department reads more like a chapter of fiction than real facts. Up until the year 1897, the village of Yuma was without a means to fight fire. Continued...

Family Disaster Plan And Personal Survival Guide

This step-by-step guide for personal and family emergency preparedness shows what you and your family can do BEFORE a natural disaster strikes. (PDF) Continued...

Close up of Ocotillo bloom. Image courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Recent News

 
Fire House Facts & Smoke Alarms

From Sunday January 22, 2012 through Saturday January 28, 2012, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 257 emergency calls for service. Continued... 2/2/2012

Apartment Fire - La Mariposa Villas

On Thursday January 26, 2012, just before 4:00 pm a fire was reported at the La Mariposa Villas, 701 East 24th St. Continued... 1/27/2012

Fire House Facts & Continuous Chest Compression CPR

From Sunday January 15, 2012 through Saturday January 21, 2012 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 258 emergency calls for service. Continued... 1/25/2012

Fire House Facts & Stroke Warning Signs

From Sunday January 8, 2012 through Saturday January 14, 2012, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 223 emergency calls for service. Continued... 1/19/2012

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Upcoming Events

 
We're Always Planning Something New
You may have missed some of our past events, but we are always planning something new. So please check back soon.


In the meantime, perhaps you would like to check out other events going on around the City.
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