On Sunday October 4, 2009 the Yuma Fire Department received a mutual aid request from the Imperial Valley Strike Team. At approximately 4:15 am an Engine and four YFD personnel left Yuma to meet with other Strike Team members in Calipatria, CA. A Strike Team usually consists of 5 engines drawn from area departments. The team will stay together through their deployment and are expected to be used for structure protect duties.
The assembled team was notified they were being assigned to the “Sheep” fire and are heading to the area of Wrightwood, CA in San Bernardino County. The Sheep fire is a rapidly growing fire in Southern California that has already destroyed several homes, and is endangering many others. The fire was being driven by 40 mph winds.
Things To Know
- Fire House Facts
From Sunday August 22, 2010 through Saturday August 28, 2010, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 381 emergency calls for service. Continued... 9/1/2010
- Multiple Vehicle Fires
On Wednesday August 25, 2010 between approximately 9:00 am and 12:30 pm Yuma Fire Department personnel responded to four (4) motor vehicle fires. Continued... 8/25/2010
- Fire House Facts
Sunday August 15, 2010 through Saturday August 21, 2010 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 213 emergency calls for service. Continued... 8/25/2010
- Fire Response to Water Treatment Plant
On Tuesday August 24, 2010, just before 8:30 am, a fire was reported at the City of Yuma’s Water Treatment Plant, 175 North Main Street. Continued... 8/24/2010
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Featured Items
- 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...
- About the Yuma Fire Department
The Fire Department has four divisions that work together to fulfill its mission Continued...
