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08/18/2026

Groom Creek Fire District is proud to recognize Firefighter/EMT Gordon as he begins the next step in his EMS career!

Today, FF Gordon officially started the Paramedic Program at Yavapai College. Over the coming months, he’ll take on countless hours of classroom instruction, skills training, clinical rotations, and field experience as he works toward becoming a certified Paramedic.

Continuing education and professional development are an important part of providing the best possible service to our community. His decision to take this next step will not only advance his career, but will also bring additional knowledge, experience, and advanced life support capabilities back to the residents and visitors we serve.

Please join us in congratulating FF Gordon and wishing him luck as he begins Paramedic School!

EMS Program at Yavapai College
Yavapai College

08/04/2026

What exactly is Emergency Management?

Emergency Management is more than responding to disasters. Our work focuses on 5 key areas:

PREVENTION - Actions taken to stop an incident from happening.
PREPAREDNESS - Planning and training before emergencies.
MITIGATION - Reducing future risks.
RESPONSE - Coordinating resources during incidents.
RECOVERY - Helping communities rebuild after disasters.

Everyday our team works with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to help Yavapai County prepare for whatever comes next.

Prepared communities don't happen by accident - they happen through planning, partnerships, and people.

08/03/2026

Brush 41 Off-District Assignment Update

It has been just over a week since Brush 41, staffed by personnel from Groom Creek Fire District and Prescott Fire Department, deployed to Central Oregon.

The crew is currently assigned to the Second Flat Fire, located west of Burns, Oregon. Since arriving, they have been hard at work supporting suppression efforts and conducting firing operations to help contain the fire.

This deployment also highlights the strong partnership between Groom Creek Fire District and Prescott Fire Department. By deploying together on wildland incidents, firefighters from both agencies gain valuable experience, enhance their skills, and continue to grow as wildland firefighters while providing assistance to communities impacted by wildfire.

Please join us in wishing the crew continued safety and success throughout the remainder of their assignment.

Prescott Fire Department
Yavapai County

08/02/2026

School Fire - August 2, 2026

At approximately 8:15 a.m. this morning, Groom Creek Fire District units were dispatched to the area of Schoolhouse Gulch Road and Pine Hurst Drive for a report of smoke visible in the forest south of the intersection.

Upon arrival, Engine 41 located smoke coming from a single downed tree. Firefighters hiked into the area and found the tree actively burning. Groom Creek Fire District personnel, along with crews from the Prescott National Forest, worked together to extinguish the fire and contain the incident.

Because the fire was located on federal forest land, Prescott National Forest assumed command of the incident. The fire has been placed under control, and crews will remain in the area throughout the day to monitor for any remaining hot spots.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Any questions, comments, or concerns should be directed to the Prescott National Forest

07/30/2026

Why Should You Call 911 Instead of the Fire Station?

It's a common question, and the answer is simple: calling 911 is the fastest way to get help.

When you dial 911, you're connected to the Prescott Regional Communications Center or Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center, where trained emergency dispatchers quickly assess the situation and dispatch the appropriate fire, EMS, and law enforcement resources. They also relay important information to responding crews and can provide lifesaving instructions while help is on the way.

Calling the fire station directly may seem faster, but it can actually delay the response. Our firefighters may already be responding to an incident, training, or away from the station, and station phones are not staffed like a 911 dispatch center.

By calling 911, you're helping ensure the right resources are dispatched as quickly and efficiently as possible.

🚒 Fire
🚑 Medical Emergency
🚓 Police
🌲 Smoke or Fire Observed

If it's an emergency, always call 911. It allows the emergency response system to work exactly as it was designed—getting help to you as quickly as possible.

07/27/2026

BRADSHAW RANGER DISTRICT PRESCRIBED BURNS

Fire managers with the Prescott National Forest are planning prescribed pile burning operations throughout the Bradshaw Ranger District during the month of August, as weather and fuel conditions allow.

Residents and visitors in the Groom Creek area should expect to see smoke visible throughout the district during these operations. Smoke may also be visible from Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, and surrounding communities. During the overnight and early morning hours, cooler temperatures may cause smoke to settle in drainages and low-lying areas.

These prescribed burns are carefully planned and conducted to reduce hazardous fuels left from recent forest thinning projects. This important work helps improve the long-term health of our forests while reducing the risk of large, high-intensity wildfires that threaten our communities.

If you encounter smoke while driving:
• Slow down and turn on your headlights.
• Watch for firefighters and fire equipment working in the area.
• Use caution and obey all posted traffic signs.

Burn operations are dependent on weather conditions and may be postponed or canceled if conditions are not favorable.

While smoke from these planned burns is expected, please continue to call 911 immediately if you see an unattended fire, flames outside of the prescribed burn area, or if you are unsure whether the smoke is from a planned burn. We'd rather respond and verify than have a wildfire go unreported.

For current air quality information, visit fire.airnow.gov.

We appreciate your patience as our federal partners continue important forest restoration work to help protect our communities.

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the Prescott National Forest.

07/24/2026

🚨 DEPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – BRUSH 41 🚨

This morning, Brush 41, our Type 6 wildland engine, deployed to Central Oregon to assist with ongoing wildfire suppression efforts.

The crew, comprised of personnel from Groom Creek Fire District and Prescott Fire Department, has been assigned to an Arizona task force alongside firefighters from agencies across the state. They will be providing critical support to communities impacted by wildfires while representing Arizona’s strong tradition of interagency cooperation.

This deployment also represents an exciting partnership between Groom Creek Fire District and Prescott Fire Department. By working together on wildland deployments, firefighters from both agencies have the opportunity to expand their experience, strengthen their skills, and gain valuable training in the wildland fire environment while serving communities in need.

We are incredibly proud of our firefighters for answering the call to assist where they are needed most. Their dedication and willingness to serve beyond our district reflect the values and commitment of the fire service.

Please join us in wishing the crew safe travels, a safe and successful assignment, and a speedy return home. We look forward to welcoming them back after completing their mission.

Prescott Fire Department
Yavapai County

07/21/2026

STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED – Effective July 21, 2026

Effective Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., Groom Creek Fire District, along with our partner agencies and Yavapai County, will be lifting Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.

This decision was made in coordination with regional partners, including the Prescott National Forest, Coconino National Forest, Tonto National Forest, and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM), following significant monsoon moisture and a decrease in wildfire risk. Recent rainfall has increased humidity and fuel moisture, allowing fire officials to safely lift the current restrictions.

While this is welcome news for our community, wildfire season is far from over. Conditions can change quickly, and we ask everyone to continue using caution when enjoying the outdoors.

Please remember:
🔥 Never leave a campfire unattended and ensure it is completely extinguished before leaving.
🚬 Properly dispose of smoking materials.
🚗 Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass.
🌲 Stay alert to changing weather conditions and always practice good fire safety.

If you see smoke, fire, or have any emergency, dial 911 immediately.

We appreciate everyone who has done their part to help reduce wildfire risk throughout this fire season. Your vigilance and cooperation help protect our communities, our firefighters, and the forests we all enjoy.

For additional information, please visit the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management or the Prescott National Forest for the latest updates.

Address

1110 E Friendly Pines Road
Groom Creek, AZ
86303

Telephone

+19287786519

Website

http://www.groomcreek.org/

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