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...

Family Disaster Plan And Personal Survival Guide

This step-by-step guide for personal and family emergency preparedness from the Yuma Fire Department shows what you and your family can do BEFORE a natural disaster strikes. (PDF) Continued...

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

Recent News

 
Emergency Medical Service Week (Day Two): Injury Prevention for Children

According to National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, approximately 45 percent of unintentional injury deaths occurred in and around the home. Continued... 05/21/2013

Emergency Medical Service Week (Day One)

City of Yuma Fire Department/Rural Metro Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year recognition. Continued... 05/20/2013

EMS Week Schedule

May 19th through the 25th is National Emergency Medical Services Week (or EMS Week). At 10:30 am this morning, a short ceremony will be held at City of Yuma Fire Department Station 3 (508 E. 25th Street). Continued... 05/20/2013

Fire House Facts & Tips on Snakes

From Sunday April 28, 2013 through Saturday May 4, 2013 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 244 emergency calls for service. Continued... 05/06/2013

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Upcoming City Events

 
May 22 Once Upon A Time (Session II)

Child with finger puppets.Children will learn to express feelings and creativity through interactive story time. (5/22/2013 thru 6/12/2013) 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM More ...

23 Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

Close up of black and white piano keys.You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. 6:40 PM - 9:40 PM More ...

23 Fabulous Classic Tuscan Metallics Walls

Woman painting wall.Tired of looking at your same plain, boring walls? Come learn the secrets for creating perfect faux finishes and create your own mouth-dropping walls! 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM More ...

23 Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Close-up of someone playing guitar at the Art Center.Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM More ...

24 Men’s 12-Inch Softball Home Run Hitting Contest

Softball, glove and bat.Knock a few out of the park and show your mad slugger skillz in the Men’s 12-Inch Home Run Hitting Contest! 6:30 PM More ...

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