Somerton Cocopah Fire Department

06/11/2026

Tomorrow evening! 🚒❤️

Join us in celebrating the 25-year partnership that made history!

The Somerton Cocopah Fire Department proudly invites our community to attend the 25-Year IGA Partnership Celebration & Presentation Ceremony. Together, we'll recognize 25 years of cooperation, service, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Somerton Cocopah Fire Department

Bring your family and help us celebrate this special milestone!

05/29/2026

Please join us in recognizing B Crew Captain Israel Carbajal for his recent achievement of 15 years of dedicated service with the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department!

Israel began his career with the department as an EMT and became a Paramedic in 2013. In 2019, he promoted to Fire Engine Engineer, and in 2024, he stepped into his current role as Captain of B Crew. Throughout his career, he has continued expanding his knowledge and training, earning certifications including Hazmat Technician, EMS/Fire General Instructor 1 & 2, and Inspector 1.

We appreciate the leadership, experience, and commitment Israel brings to the department and to those he works alongside every day. Congratulations, Captain Carbajal, on 15 years of service with the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department!

05/22/2026

🚒 Meet A Crew 🚒

Today, A Crew is on duty serving the Somerton Cocopah community for the next 24 hours. While most people are spending time with family or getting ready for the weekend, A Crew remains ready to respond at a moments notice.

From fires and medical emergencies to rescues and public service calls, their team stays prepared around the clock to answer whenever help is needed. Between calls, the crew spends their shift training, maintaining equipment, checking apparatus, and ensuring everything is ready for the next emergency.

Day or night, rain or shine, A Crew stands committed to protecting and serving our community with professionalism, teamwork, and dedication.

Thank you, A Crew, for all you do — our family serving yours.

Pictured below: (EMT) Jorge Walle, (EMT) Bryana Gastelum, (Engineer/ Paramedic) Carlos Correa, (Paramedic) Daniel Abundes, (Paramedic) Payton Henderson, (EMT) Alejandra Rodriguez, (Paramedic) Captain Jim Radzik.

05/21/2026

🚒 Meet C Crew 🚒

C Crew is on shift today serving the Somerton Cocopah community for the next 24 hours. As one of our dedicated rotating crews, C Crew stands ready to respond to fire calls, medical emergencies, rescues, and public service needs at any hour of the day or night.

Today, the crew also had the opportunity to visit a local school and help students cool off by spraying water for the kids to enjoy — creating fun memories while strengthening community connections.

Throughout their shift, the crew continues focusing on training, equipment checks, station duties, and maintaining emergency readiness to ensure the highest level of service for our community. Their teamwork, professionalism, and commitment help keep Somerton safe every single day.

Thank you, C Crew, for your hard work and dedication — our family serving yours.
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Pictured left to right: (EMT) Francisco Lugo, (Paramedic) Natus Humphrey, (EMT) Robert Martinez, (EMT) Cristian Ramos, (Engineer/ Paramedic) Arturo Mendez Jr., (EMT) Ryan Walton, (Paramedic) Captain Steven Clark
Not Pictured: (Paramedic) Rudy Terrazas

05/20/2026

🚒 Meet B Crew 🚒

B Crew is on shift today serving the Somerton Cocopah community for the next 24 hours. This hardworking crew consists of 4 EMTs and 4 Paramedics — including one Paramedic who also serves as Fire Engine Engineer. B Crew is led by Captain/Paramedic Israel Carbajal, who brings 15 years of experience with the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department.

Throughout the day and night, B Crew will be responding to emergency medical calls, fire incidents, public service calls, training, and maintaining station readiness to ensure help is always available when our community needs it most.

Thank you, B Crew, for your dedication and sacrifice — our family serving yours.

Left to Right: (EMT) Pedro Cardenas, (EMT) Michael Ames, (Paramedic) Diego Vazquez, (Paramedic) Daniel Cebreros, (Engineer/ Paramedic) David Fuentes, (EMT) Angel Ramos, (Paramedic) Daniela Mendoza, (Paramedic) Captain Israel Carbajal.

05/20/2026

In honor of EMS Week:

Did you know the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve our community? Our department is made up of three dedicated crews — A Crew, B Crew, and C Crew — that rotate 24-hour shifts to ensure emergency services are always available. During their shift, crews respond to fire, medical, rescue, and public service calls while also completing training, station duties, equipment maintenance, and community outreach.

The department is led by the Fire Chief, who oversees all operations, administration, and the overall mission of protecting our community. Supporting the Fire Chief is the Battalion Chief, who helps manage daily operations, personnel, emergency response coordination, and department readiness. Each crew is supervised by a Captain, who leads firefighters and EMS personnel during emergency incidents, training activities, and station operations to ensure the crew is prepared to serve at all times.

This schedule and leadership structure allow our firefighters and EMS personnel to provide reliable, around-the-clock care and protection for the families we proudly serve.

05/18/2026

05/17/2026

As we begin EMS Week today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the brave men and women of the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department for their dedication, compassion, and service to our community every single day.

From emergency calls to moments of crisis, they show up with courage and care when people need them most. If you see one of our EMS professionals this week, take a moment to thank them for all they do.

05/08/2026

Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department

Contact: Fire Chief/PIO Javier Hernandez
Press Release
May 07, 2025

Summary: Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department responded to three motor vehicle collisions within a 24-hour shift.

#1 On May 06, 2026, at 2:51 p.m. the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department responded to Somerton Avenue and Madison Street for a motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles. Arriving SCFD personnel found two vehicles with severe damage. A total of three patients were transported to OnVida for further evaluation in stable condition by Somerton Cocopah and Rural Metro Ambulances. Somerton Police Department remained on scene investigating the accident.

#2 On May 06, 2026, at 4:34 p.m. the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department responded to Highway 95 and Avenue C for a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles. Arriving SCFD personnel found two vehicles with severe damage and a patient trapped in an SUV. The jaws of life were used to extricate the patient and was transported to OnVida Hosptial in critical condition. She was later flown to a Phoenix Area hospital due to her injuries. The driver of the other vehicle refused medical treatment. Yuma County Sheriff Office remained on scene investigating the accident.

#3 On May 07, 2026, at 7:34 a.m. the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department responded to County 19 and Avenue I for a motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles with one rollover and one inside a canal. Arriving SCFD personnel found three vehicles with moderate damage. The patients from the vehicle in the canal and the rollover all had self-extricated with assistance of bystanders prior to our arrival. A total of 5 patients were involved in the accident with only 1 patient being transported to OnVida for further evaluation in stable condition. One other patient was checked by SCFD paramedics but refused transport and 3 refused medical treatment on scene. Yuma County Sheriff office remained on scene investigating the accident.

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For additional Information:
Javier Hernandez, Fire Chief/PIO
Cell (928) 580-4052

04/20/2026

Congratulations to Fire Inspector Clemente Ballesteros on his well-deserved promotion to Battalion Chief.

Clemente recently celebrated 25 years of dedicated service with the City of Somerton. He began his career as a cadet in the Explorer Program and was one of the original six firefighters hired during the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Somerton Fire Department and the Cocopah Fire Department, which formed the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department.

Clemente is only the third individual to hold the rank of Battalion Chief in the history of SCFD. With his proven dedication and leadership, he will play a vital role in continuing to move the department forward.

His promotion will takes effect Today, April 20th, 2026.

Once again, congratulations to Battalion Chief Clemente Ballesteros.