It's About Public Safety

The Fire Department exists to instill a sense of safety, security, and pride in those we serve through professional emergency intervention, education and prevention services.

 
The Essentials

Customer service. For the overwhelming majority of our calls for service our customers measure us against the following standards Continued...

20th Century and Beyond

The first motorized and self propelled fire apparatus was a brand new 1916 Continued...

Early History

The early history of the Yuma Fire Department reads more like a chapter of fiction than real facts. Up until the year 1897, the village of Yuma was without a means to fight fire. Continued...

About the Yuma Fire Department

The Fire Department has four divisions that work together to fulfill its mission Continued...

Close up of Ocotillo bloom. Image courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Things To Know

 
Fire House Facts

From Sunday August 22, 2010 through Saturday August 28, 2010, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 381 emergency calls for service. Continued... 9/1/2010

Multiple Vehicle Fires

On Wednesday August 25, 2010 between approximately 9:00 am and 12:30 pm Yuma Fire Department personnel responded to four (4) motor vehicle fires. Continued... 8/25/2010

Fire House Facts

Sunday August 15, 2010 through Saturday August 21, 2010 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 213 emergency calls for service. Continued... 8/25/2010

Fire Response to Water Treatment Plant

On Tuesday August 24, 2010, just before 8:30 am, a fire was reported at the City of Yuma’s Water Treatment Plant, 175 North Main Street. Continued... 8/24/2010

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Dates To Remember

 
We're Always Planning Something New
You may have missed some of our past events, but we are always planning something new. So please check back soon.


In the meantime, perhaps you would like to check out other events going on around the City.
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