Coconino County SAR respond to calls reporting severely injured hikers in the Pomeroy Tanks and Walnut Canyon areas Sedona AZ (June 13, 2017) – On June 10, 2017 at approximately 9:30 in the morning, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, Ponderosa Fire District, Lifeline Ambulance, AZ Department of Public Safety Northern Air Rescue Unit, and Guardian... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2017) – Sedona Fire District (SFD) Governing Board established a Citizens’ Advisory Committee to explore funding options for infrastructure/capital projects including the possibility of a General Obligation Bond. After soliciting for community members, SFD received seven applications and appointed six members (one candidate had personal scheduling conflicts). This committee... 

Sedona AZ (February 15, 2017) – Beginning March 1, 2017, the Sedona Fire District will implement new burn season regulations. These new regulations will impact only the timing of burns. Fire Marshal Jon Davis explains, “After fielding several calls from citizens and working with our dispatch center, it became evident that it would benefit all parties if Sedona Fire District were to adopt burn... 

Sedona AZ (December 8, 2016) – The Agenda for the next Sedona Fire District Fire Board meeting is available below. This is a Regular Business meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with an Executive Session (not open to the public) and the Public Session to immediately follow at approximately 4:45 to 5:00 PM at Station #1, 2860 Southwest Drive in West Sedona. ... 

Sedona AZ (October 28, 2016) – Sedona Fire District Oak Creek Canyon Fire Station #5 Incident Update: Good news on the Fire Station itself, it has reopened! Thanks to the contractors and Sedona Fire Staff members for working hard to get the station operational. Thank you for your continued support! (end update) SFD incident update reported mid-afternoon today: Last night, October 27, there was a... 

Sedona AZ (October 9, 2016) – On October 6, 2016, just after 6:00 in the evening, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Rome Way in Paulden, Arizona, regarding a suicidal male in his early twenties. A friend of the subject had received a cell phone text from the despondent man about an hour prior, and was attempting to talk him out of hurting himself. At one point,... 

Sedona AZ (December 1, 2014) – On November 29, 2014, Yavapai County Arizona Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a fifty-two year old man for Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Armed Robbery on a lot in the Antelope Valley Estates near Peach Springs, Arizona. YCSO deputies were dispatched on November 29, 2014, around 8:15 in the evening, after receiving a call that a 68-year-old... 

Sedona Fire Chief Kris Kazian Sedona AZ (October 30, 2014) – The Sedona Fire District is an all-hazards, fire-based, EMS provider which responds to well over 2,000 calls for EMS annually. As part of our daily responsibilities, we are prepared to handle all types of emergencies; this may include your cardiac event, a technical rescue, and certainly infectious disease incidents. As we are about... 

Shane Cox arrested while burglarizing Rimrock AZ home Sedona AZ (September 30, 2012) – Just after midnight on September 29, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff Office deputies were called to a residence in the 5900 block of North Bentley Drive, Rimrock, Arizona. Upon arrival, YCSO deputies found the homeowner restraining a burglar. Deputies took custody of the burglary suspect identified as 30- year-old... 

Vehicle involved in Cornville Road fatal accident Cornville AZ (May 13, 2012) – On May 12, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported single vehicle accident near mile marker two on Cornville Road, Cornville Arizona, at approximately 10:00 PM. Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle with the aid of a witness. Deputies found 25-year old Dawyesva Poseyesva of Cornville...