Sunsites-Pearce Fire District

05/21/2026

Happy EMS Week to our Air Transport Partners!

Can you tell we get excited when we get to see our helicopter providers? 😉 🚁

We want to take time to highlight them this EMS Week. With the theme being, “Improving Outcomes, Together” it felt important to show our appreciation. It is a huge asset knowing that we have competent and skilled providers ready to assist us. Whether it be giving specialized meds and treatments, being able to quickly transport a patient to a high-level hospital, or even just lending us extra hands in the ambulance, the patient care that has been done by our flight medics and nurses have absolutely improved patient outcomes.

It is an honor to serve alongside all the amazing providers and pilots.

LifeNet 8 Willcox
Life Net 2
Arizona LifeLine
PHI Air Medical

SPFD thanks you

05/18/2026

Happy EMS Week! This year’s theme is “Improving Outcomes, Together.” It is an honor to provide medical service to the people of Cochise County.

05/15/2026

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of southeastern Arizona from 11 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday, May 17th. Strong southwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and low RH to 7% is expected.

05/14/2026

Elevated fire danger today. Please be safe with fire and avoid activities that could potentially spark a wildfire. If you see a fire, call 911! Calling the station directly can cause unnecessary delays in activating a timely appropriate response.

05/12/2026

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Arizona LifeLine

05/07/2026

🌲🔥APRIL WILDLAND FIRES🔥🌲

It was a busy month for wildland fires in the area!

🔥 On 4/17, Triangle 1 fire was reported by off-duty personnel and quickly extinguished. A total of 0.1 acre was reported to have burned.

🔥 On 4/20, Shaw Fire was reported in Cochise Stronghold. Mutual Aid was received from
Willcox Fire Department
Elfrida Fire District
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - E631, Fort Grant, and Willcox Hand Crews
U.S. Forest Service – Coronado National Forest
Bureau of Land Management - Arizona

Air Support was compromised of 1 Air Attack, 1 Helicopter, 2 SEATs, and 2 LATs.

SPFD spent a total of 4 days on the fire. A total of 16 acres was reported to have burned.

🔥 On 4/27, Triangle 2 fire was reported in the are of Triangle T Ranch, near the Amerind. C-30 took command while E-308 and T-304 worked on suppression. Mutual Aid was quickly received by
Benson Fire Department
Mescal-J6 Fire District
Pomerene Volunteer Fire Department
Elfrida Fire District
Willcox Fire Department
Arizona DFFM - E631, Fort Grant, an Willcox Hand Crews
Bureau of Land Management
Cochise County Sheriff's Office - Mark J. Dannels Sheriff

Air Support was comprised of 1 Air Attack and 4 SEATs.

SPFD spent a total of 3 days on the fire. A total of 23 acres were reported to have burned.

As the summer months continue to get hotter and drier, we would like to remind everyone to practice fire safety.

04/27/2026

⚠️ MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT RECAP ⚠️

On 4/16/2026 at approximately 9:07 PM, Sunsites-Pearce Fire District was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident with initial report of 6 passengers involved.

On duty crew responded quickly. Upon arrival, a passenger van was found rolled over on the side of the road. A total of 11 patients were found on scene.

Due to the size of incident, several departments were requested for mutual aid. Off duty personnel were recalled to the scene. Multiple helicopters were requested as well.

The scene was incredibly dynamic. Personnel were dedicated to different roles, including triage, incident command, extrication, treatment, and air support coordination.

In total, 3 patients were declared deceased on scene, 4 patients were flown to Tucson, and 4 patients were transported by ambulance to local hospitals.

Despite the significant injuries and loss of life, we are extremely grateful for the assistance rendered within our district. We want to extend thank you’s to the following departments and agencies:

Ambulances and Engines:
Elfrida Fire District
North County EMS
Bisbee Fire Department
Douglas Fire Department

Air Transport:
LifeNet 8 Willcox
Life Net 2
Arizona LifeLine
PHI Air Medical

Law Enforcement:
Cochise County Sheriff's Office - Mark J. Dannels Sheriff
Arizona Department of Public Safety
US Border Patrol

Communications:
SEACOM 911

An incident like these are far from easy, but we are very proud of the county wide support that was shown.

04/25/2026