Martinez Lake Fire District

Martinez Lake Fire District Martinez Lake Fire District is comprised of the following river communities: North Shore, Martinez Lake, Pruitt City, Fishers Landing, Swedes Hill.

07/06/2026

🚒 Now Accepting Nominations for the Martinez Lake Fire District Governing Board

The Martinez Lake Fire District is now accepting nominations for individuals interested in serving on the District's Governing Board. This is an opportunity to help guide the future of fire protection, emergency medical services, and public safety for the Martinez Lake community.

Positions to Be Filled in the November 2026 General Election

- Board President
- Secretary/Treasurer
- Board Member

Candidate Qualifications

In accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes governing fire district elections, candidates must:

✅ Be a qualified elector (registered voter) in the State of Arizona.
✅ Have resided within the Martinez Lake Fire District for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the election.
✅ Continue to meet these qualifications throughout their term of office.

Election Process

Individuals interested in serving on the Governing Board are encouraged to express their interest now. Prospective candidates should submit their name and a brief statement of interest to the Fire District.

As the November 2026 election approaches, qualified candidates will be required to complete the official nomination process administered through the Yuma County Elections Office. This includes filing the required candidate paperwork and nomination petitions within the statutory filing period established by Arizona law. Once the filing period closes, all qualified candidates will appear on the November 2026 General Election ballot, where registered voters residing within the Martinez Lake Fire District will elect the Board members.

The Martinez Lake Fire District will provide additional information regarding filing dates, nomination petition requirements, and election deadlines as they become available.

How to Express Your Interest

If you are interested in serving your community and would like to be considered for nomination, please email the following information to:

[email protected]

Please include:

- Your full name
- Contact information
- A brief summary of your background
- Why you are interested in serving on the Martinez Lake Fire District Governing Board

Serving on the Governing Board is an important public service. Board members provide oversight of district finances, establish district policies, support long-range planning, and help ensure the Fire District continues to provide exceptional emergency services to our residents and visitors.

Thank you for your interest in serving the Martinez Lake community.

Strong leadership begins with dedicated citizens. We encourage qualified residents to step forward and help shape the future of the Martinez Lake Fire District.

07/02/2026

🚤🇺🇸 That awkward moment...

You’re ready for the water—boat hooked up, cooler packed, friends hyped—then 🚨 you’re told you don’t have enough flotation devices.

Don’t let that ruin your day!

Thanks to a generous donation from Mike Lutz, the Martinez Lake Fire District has U.S. Coast Guard-approved throwable flotation devices available to borrow for the holiday weekend.

Stop by the Main Station, grab what you need, enjoy your day, and return it after.

Stay safe—and let only your fishing line sink. 🎣😉

🇺🇸 Have a safe and fun Fourth of July!

07/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 2, 2026

River Ready Arizona Launches Free Life Jacket Loaner Program for Independence Day Weekend.

New life jacket loaner station helps keep families safe on the Colorado River at no cost.

Martinez Lake, Arizona — Just in time for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, the Martinez Lake Fire District is proud to announce the official launch of the River Ready Arizona Life Jacket Loaner Program, a free community initiative designed to make boating and water recreation safer for residents and visitors throughout the Martinez Lake and Fisher's Landing recreation areas.

The new Life Jacket Loaner Station is located at the Martinez Lake Fire District and is part of the nationwide BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program, which promotes boating safety by providing free access to properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.

As thousands of people visit the Colorado River over the Fourth of July holiday, the program offers a simple message:
Borrow a Life Jacket. Wear It. Return It. Save a Life.

The loaner station operates on an easy honor system. Visitors simply scan the QR code at the Life Jacket Loaner Shed, complete a brief checkout form on their smartphone, select the appropriately sized life jacket for each member of their group, enjoy a safe day on the water, and return the life jackets by scanning the return QR code before leaving so they are ready for the next family.

The station offers U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets in the following sizes:

Infant
Small Child
Large Child
Small Adult
Adult
Large Adult

Whether boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, or simply enjoying a day along the shoreline, everyone is encouraged to wear a properly fitted life jacket every time they are on or near the water.

About the BoatUS Foundation
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is a national leader promoting safe, clean, and responsible boating. Through education, outreach, and partnerships, the nonprofit organization works to reduce boating accidents and fatalities while encouraging responsible stewardship of America's waterways.
Founded in 1997, the Life Jacket Loaner Program was created to ensure more children and families have access to properly fitting life jackets while enjoying America's waterways.

Today, the Foundation loans approximately 140,000 life jackets each year through more than 600 loaner stations nationwide, and offers the nation's only free online boating safety course.

"Drowning remains one of the leading causes of preventable deaths during recreational water activities," said Fire Chief Jodi Little, Martinez Lake Fire District. "Our goal is to assist in removing every barrier that keeps someone from wearing a life jacket. If you need one, borrow it. If you borrow it, please return it. Together, we can make our waterways safer for everyone."

The River Ready Arizona Life Jacket Loaner Program represents a true community partnership and would not have been possible without the generosity and dedication of many supporters.

We extend our sincere appreciation to:
84 Lumber for generously donating the building that now houses the Life Jacket Loaner Station.

Martinez Lake Fire District for sponsoring the loaner station location.

The Johnson Family for their continued encouragement, generosity, and unwavering support of this community safety initiative.

The Stankovich Family and friends for their generosity, and continued support of this community safety initiative.

BoatUS Foundation for providing life jacket loaner station start up jackets and supporting water safety across the nation.

Our dedicated community volunteers, local partners, businesses, and donors who contributed their time, labor, materials, and financial support to make this vision a reality.

"This program is a perfect example of what can happen when a community comes together with one shared purpose—protecting lives," added Chief Little. "Every person who contributed has helped make our river a safer place for families to enjoy for years to come."

Help Keep the Program Free
The River Ready Arizona Life Jacket Loaner Program is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

After your day on the water, visitors are encouraged to:
1. Return borrowed life jackets to the correct size rack.
2. Report any damaged equipment.
3. Help spread the word about the program.
4. Support future expansion through community donations and sponsorships.
5. Every returned life jacket helps protect the next family visiting our beautiful waterways.

For more information about the River Ready Arizona Life Jacket Loaner Program, visit the Life Jacket Loaner Station at the Martinez Lake Fire District Main Station on E Martinez Lake Rd.

Remember, River Strong. Jacket On. Stay Safe.

07/02/2026

Stay safe everyone.

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10845 Martinez Lake Road
Yuma, AZ
85365

Telephone

+19283427961

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