White Mountain Apache Fire and Rescue

08/19/2026

Please be careful driving on E Fork Rd. And N River Rd.
Public works is currently working on clearing the road.
EDIT: We are also aware of a smoke report in the East Fork community, and Forestry has also been notified.

08/13/2026

We currently have an incident before the Hawley lake and Bear lakes turnoff.
Highway 260 is closed on both lanes from this incident.
We will update when the Highway will re-open.
EDIT: One lane is open, personnel continue to remain on-scene.
EDIT: DPS is on scene and conducting Traffic control. Fire personnel have cleared.

08/07/2026

Travel day for our crew!
Brush 813 set for Oregon July 22nd and is currently on the road back to its home station in Whiteriver.
Having worked 14 days on the Bench fire on the Warm Springs Reservation, Brush 813 and its crew of 4 fought fire along side Task force leader 7704, Summit Fire and Medical, Fry Fire District, Congress Fire Department, and City of Maricopa Fire Department. All 5 departments made a task force of 3 type 3 engines, and 2 type 6 engines.
Task force 7704 has taken another assignment for the neighboring Rowe Creek Complex, while all 5 engines begin the long journey back to Arizona.

08/02/2026

White Mountain Apache Fire and Rescues own Brush 813 in front of Mt. Jefferson.
Today is day 10 for the crew out on the Bench Fire.

07/28/2026

We are aware of the report of smoke in the area of post office bridge, BIA is aware and is sending units to the area.

07/25/2026

We have a truck and personnel out in Oregon to help with the recent increase in wildfires in the area.
Brush 813 and 4 members of the White Mountain Apache Fire and Rescue are currently working in the Warm Springs Reservation in Central Oregon on the Bench Fire.
Today is the second day of their 14 day assignment.

07/09/2026

If you are in the Hondah-McNary area, expect water lines to be down for repair.
Down below there is a number you can call if you have any questions or concerns.

07/07/2026

NPC offers Firefighter 1&2 classes for the fall and spring semesters, register and signup if you want a career in firefighting!!
They also offer rope rescue operator and technician classes as well as wildland fire fighter classes, which for our area is required.
The post below has the link to the NPC website where you can search and register for classes!!

🍂 Fall classes are filling up fast at Northland Pioneer College! Whether you're starting college, advancing your career, earning a degree, or preparing to transfer, NPC offers flexible pathways to help you reach your goals.

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🗓️ Fall classes begin August 24. Register today and take the next step toward your future.

🔗 View the course catalog and register at https://www.npc.edu/fall26

07/03/2026

As of today, July 2nd 2026, the White Mountain Apache Tribe is on STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS.

This means:
• No burn permits will be issued or honored until further notice.
• Charcoal grills, Campfires or any open flame pits are prohibited from use. Propane grills are allowed in designated campgrounds. Cooking fires, Religious and Ceremonial fires are allowed within the surrounding communities.
• Gas powered tools such as Chainsaws, w**d eaters, or any other gas powered equipment are prohibited from 10am-8pm for any wood cutting/thinning.

If there’s you have any questions, call:
Tribal Game and fish (928)338-4385
Tribal Forestry (928)338-1665
BIA (928)338-5355

07/01/2026

Just wanted to remind everyone that we are currently in a drought and are in stage one drought restrictions.

Although the restrictions listed below are voluntary, we advise they be followed seeing as we are currently experiencing very little moisture this monsoon season.
Please contact Tribal Utility Authority at (928)338-4825 if you have more questions.
Thank you.