Sedona AZ (March 30, 2015) – The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management team, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, federal, state, local, and tribal partners are strongly recommending that all residents prepare for the 2015 fire season by participating in the Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week, March 29th – April 4th, 2015. The 2015 theme is Where We Live, How We Live, Living with... 

Sedona AZ (July 2, 2014) – As we celebrate the nation’s independence this Fourth of July, the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management urges extreme caution because fire conditions remain hazardous and extreme. It suggests being cognizant of the following: Please remember to put safety first at all times! Currently a fire ban is in effect for all of Yavapai County. Residential propane... 

Sedona AZ (June 11, 2014) – The following is an open letter to the community dated June 11, 2014, from Sedona Fire District Fire Chief Kris Kazian:   What an amazing and challenging two weeks we all experienced during the Slide Fire. At about 3:45 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, the Sedona Fire District experienced a large fire in Oak Creek Canyon. From the minute we received a notice of smoke... 

Be Fire Wise! All burn permits are cancelled.Sedona AZ (June 3, 2014) – The link below will access the Sedona Fire District May 28, 2014 Public Budget Workshop and Business Meeting DRAFT Minutes. The public is encouraged to attend SFD meetings: The DRAFT Minutes from the May 28, 2014 Sedona Fire District Public Budget Workshop and Business meeting are available below. Please remember these Minutes... 

Be Fire Wise! All spring burn permits are cancelled.Sedona AZ (May 30, 2014) – As fire danger increases, the Sedona Arizona Fire District, in conjunction with other local, state and federal agencies, will increase fire restrictions effective as of Friday, May 30, 2014, at 8:00 in the morning. All open burn permits have been cancelled. These restrictions include all open burning. Fireworks, other... 

Sedona AZ Slide Fire…Some people are?Sedona AZ (May 28, 2014) – The following is from the Slide Fire (Sedona, Arizona) Southwest Incident Management Team: Greetings readers, We’re posting to provide some insight from the Incident Management Team’s perspective. It’s unfortunate that even though camping and fires are ALWAYS banned in Oak Creek Canyon (outside of the developed recreation... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – To reduce the looming threat of summer wildfires following one of Arizona’s driest winters on record, officials have announced fire restrictions for many locations throughout Arizona. The restrictions take effect just as the busy Memorial Day weekend begins on Friday, May 23. Fire danger conditions, local closures and restrictions are subject to change. Many of the... 

Sedona AZ (April 24, 2014) – On December 16, 2013, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors approved funding for the Title III Forest Fee program at the maximum amount of 7% of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. This funding, authorized by Public Law 106-393, was received on April 14 and resulted in $178,044 being available for this program. Public Law 106-393... 

Sedona AZ (March 25, 2014) – To protect your home from potential wildfires as well as make spring yard cleanup easier, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) is issuing no-cost residential permits for burning. Permits are required for any open burning in the Fire District, and are currently available at no charge at the SFD’s business office at 2860 Southwest Drive in West Sedona between the hours of 7:00... 

Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – Sedona Fire District (SFD) Fire Marshal Gary Johnson has advised that fire restrictions in effect since May 23, 2013, will be lifted at 8:00 in the morning on Friday, July 19.  Recent rains along with higher humidity, increased fuel moisture and the forecast for continuing monsoon activity have lowered but not eliminated fire danger in the fire district. SFD encourages...