Sedona AZ (October 16, 2012) – In an email to the SedonaEye.com editor, Mr. Tony Tonsich of Sedona Arizona sent photographs* and an email asking for an explanation whether Sedona Fire District firefighters observed eating breakfast in a local restaurant were on duty. Sedona Fire Chief Kris Kazian investigated the issues raised in Mr. Tonsich’s email and responded. Below are the... 

Sedona AZ (October 12, 2012) – The SedonaEye.com publishes the October 4, 2012 Minutes of the Sedona Fire District Governing Board without editorial comment: ~ DRAFT ~ 10-4-12 SFD Special Meeting Minutes.doc Page 1 Sedona Fire District 2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86336 Telephone (928) 282-6800 FAX (928) 282-6857 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona... 

Sedona AZ (October 5, 2012) –  The SedonaEye.com publishes the Minutes of the September 27, 2012 Sedona Fire District Board meeting without editorial comment: Sedona Fire District  2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86336 Telephone (928) 282-6800 FAX (928) 282-6857 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona – Multipurpose Room Thursday, September 27, 2012... 

SEDONA AZ (October 3, 2012) – It’s 3:00 in the morning. You and your family are sound asleep and awaken to a beeping smoke alarm. You are tired and confused from the effects of the smoke. You know you need to get everyone to safety, but when you head for the front door, you find that escape route blocked by a rapidly spreading fire. What do you do? While this scenario is one the Sedona... 

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SEDONA AZ  (September 17, 2012) – To protect your home from potential wildfires and make fall yard cleanup easier, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) is issuing no-cost residential burn permits beginning Monday, September 17, 2012. The final date for burning with a permit is Saturday, December 1, 2012. As always, extreme caution must be used. Permits are required for any open burning within the fire... 

SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock, asks for Sedona Airport facts Sedona AZ (September 11, 2012) – Contrary to popular belief, Jack Webb in the role of Police Detective Sgt. Joe Friday on the TV series “Dragnet” (1967-1970) never said, “Just the facts, ma’am” in any episode of Dragnet. The actual line was, “All we want (or need) are the facts, ma’am.” Taking a page out... 

SFD and DPS coordinate helicopter rescue of critically injured Thunder Mountain climber/photo by Jayson Coil Sedona AZ (August 13, 2012)  – On Saturday, August 11, 2012, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) responded to a report that initially sounded like a routine emergency medical call somewhere on the south face of Thunder Mountain. The first arriving SFD crews soon realized that this was not to... 

Sedona AZ (July 27, 2012) – Sedona Fire Chief Kris Kazian sent the following Facebook message about the Sedona Fire District Pink Heals fundraising event. Read the full story on SedonaEye.com at https://sedonaeye.com/sedona-fire-department-wears-pink-heals. Firefighters Union 3690 charity presented a check for $3000 to Love4Amanda. The event was beautiful. Thanks to everyone who attended!!... 

SEDONA AZ (July 17, 2012) – The Sedona Fire District (SFD) will lift the May 15, 2012 fire ban that is now in effect for all areas of the fire district on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 8:00 AM. 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 everyone...