Tusayan Fire Department

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Heads up! A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of Arizona and New Mexico until 8 PM MST / 9 PM MDT today (Thursday, 10/22/26). Be careful out there!

10/21/2026

‼️TORNADO WARNING - ARIZONA

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles west of Valle, AZ or 30 miles south of Grand Canyon Village, AZ moving northeast at 45 mph.

10/21/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arizona, including Navajo, Coconino, and Yavapai counties until 6 PM MST this evening. We have already issued multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings this morning and the threat continues through the day. Please remain alert today and have a way to receive warning information.

10/21/2026

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning for...
Coconino County in north central Arizona...

* Until 945 AM MST.

* At 909 AM MST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles northwest of Forest Highlands, or 9 miles
southwest of Flagstaff, moving north at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

* Locations impacted include...
East Flagstaff, Downtown Flagstaff, Fort Valley, Forest Highlands,
Bellemont, Camp Navajo, Northern Arizona University, Sunnyside,
Railroad Springs, Cheshire, Coconino Estates, Flagstaff Ranch,
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, Mt Elden Estates, Pine Del,
Arizona Snowbowl and Riordan.

10/21/2026

⚠️ Tornado Warning ⚠️ in effect until 9:45 AM MST for portions of Coconino County.

This includes Flagstaff, Fort Valley, Mt. Elden, University Heights, Rogers Lake, and A1 Mountain. More info: https://www.weather.gov/fgz/wwa?wfo=KFGZ&haz=TO&sig=W&etn=0006

10/21/2026

Free event in Tusayan!

10/21/2026

Please come to the IMAX in Tusayan on Saturday to support the runners while eating a pancake breakfast and shopping at the artisan craft fair. 7-1 Saturday, 10/24. A portion of the breakfast proceeds will go towards the 8th grade Grand Canyon School field trip to Washington, D.C.!

10/18/2026

Our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters.

It is with true, profound sadness that we find ourselves sharing the passing of recently retired Battalion Chief Paul Oltrogge with the Flagstaff Fire Department.

Paul began his career with the Flagstaff Fire Department in September 2008 and went on to lead their Wildfire Management Division beginning in July 2020. His passion for the fire service, his leadership, and his dedication to the wildland fire community left a lasting impact not only on our department, but across Arizona and the nation.

When Paul first interviewed to become a Flagstaff firefighter, he said he had wanted this job because he cared about helping people, and wanted to do that in the most sincere way possible.

He spent his career proving just how much he meant those words.

Paul was more than a Battalion Chief. He was a mentor, a friend, husband, son, dog-lover, and someone who genuinely cared about the people around him. He was deeply respected, incredibly loved, and his absence will be felt by so many.

Our hearts are with Paul’s wife Maraka, his family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have known him.

Rest easy, Chief. Thank you for everything.

10/14/2026

Fire Chief position is now open. The application packet is on our website - just hit the QR code below. Please spread the word.