Highlands Fire District

06/13/2026

06/05/2026

🌟🔥 GFR Recruit Class 26-1 Family Night 🔥🌟

This evening, GFR Recruit Class 26-1 held its Family Night. Families joined the recruits for a showcase of the skills they’ve developed throughout the academy.

The group then enjoyed a family-style potluck 🍲 followed by a final evening propane drill that demonstrated teamwork while moving hand lines. 💪🔥

Congratulations to Class 26-1 and thanks to all the families who attended.

06/01/2026

🥞🔥🎉 Join Us for the Highlands Fire District 50th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast! 🎉🥞🔥

This year marks a huge milestone — 50 years of the Highlands Fire District serving our community!

Back in July 1976, our volunteers hosted their very first Pancake Breakfast and served over 250 people, raising more than $400 to support the department. What started as a small community gathering has grown into a beloved tradition! 🥞❤️

Come celebrate with us at our 50th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast:

📅 Saturday, July 5th
🕖 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Highlands Fire District Station 23
3350 Old Munds Hwy, Flagstaff

Enjoy delicious pancakes, great company, and support your local firefighters! 🥞🚒

Event includes a “Split the Pot” and Raffle! 🎟️

All proceeds benefit the Highlands Firefighters Charity Account. 💰❤️

Bring the whole family — everyone is welcome! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔥

See you there! 🎊

06/01/2026

🚨 Technical Rescue Training in Action! 🏔️🔥

Last week our crews ran realistic evening drills simulating the challenging rescue of a climber who took a significant fall. ⛰️

From land navigation using only GPS coordinates to locate the patient in difficult terrain 🧭🌲, to rapid assessment of multiple injuries 🩹, packaging, and a Stokes basket extrication up a difficult slope! 💪

This training directly prepares us for the many remote recreation areas across our district where access is tough and response times matter most. 🚒 Our firefighters brought in the right EMS equipment & medications, treated the patient in the field, and safely removing them using our low-angle rope system. 🪢

These hands-on sessions keep our skills sharp so we’re ready when the real call comes in. 🔥👏

05/28/2026

🐶🚒❤️ Do you like puppies AND firefighters?🔥🐾💕

Keep swiping ➡️ to find out how you can adopt an adorable puppy! 🐕😍

Thanks to our friends at the Shadows Foundation in Flagstaff — they currently have 19 adorable puppies and a couple of kitties ready for homes! ✨

It's a foster-based program (they're fostering all pets themselves until a facility is ready), so contact Charlotte at [email protected] 😊

(Quick note: our firefighters do NOT need homes 😂 They’ve got a cozy station, meals & shiny trucks — living their best life! 🚒😎)

Who’s ready for a new furry best friend? Tag them! 🐾❤️

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026
Highlands Fire District

Today we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. ❤️

History: Born as Decoration Day after the Civil War, it began in 1868 to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. It became a national holiday in 1971 to remember all who died in military service.

As firefighters, we understand service and sacrifice. We stand grateful for those who protected the liberties we cherish. 🙏

Fly the flag at half-staff until noon. Pause for the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 PM.

Thank you to all who served and their families. Your sacrifice is never forgotten.

05/23/2026

This afternoon, Highlands Fire was dispatched to an ATV rollover off of Forest Road 535. Due to the nature of injuries and distance, Guardian Air Angel 7 was launched. Units responding included Guardian Medical Transport, GMT Battalion 5, CCSO, Engine 256 and Battalion 20. A landing zone was established and the patient was flown to FMC for further care. A big thank you to our partners that responded , allowing seamless and timely care for the patient.

05/20/2026

🔥 HFD Joins GFR Academy for Live Burn Day! 🔥

Highlands Fire District is back at the Greater Flagstaff Regional Academy for their second live burn of the academy!

Our firefighters are diving into hands-on, realistic training — pushing their skills to the next level in a controlled live-fire environment. 💪🧯🔥

Big thanks to the Greater Flagstaff Regional Academy for this outstanding training opportunity!

Stay safe, stay sharp, and keep training hard! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

05/20/2026

Highlands Fire District - Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Begin Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 AM🔥🚫

Coconino County and the Coconino National Forest are implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting Thursday, May 21 at 0800 due to high fire danger. 🌲🔥

❌ Prohibited at All Times:
- Igniting, building, maintaining, or using any fire (including charcoal, briquettes, or smudge pots)
- Smoking outside of approved areas

✅ Exemptions (Allowed):
- Camp stoves or grills using pressurized propane/LPG✅
- Campfires inside Forest Service fire rings at designated Developed Recreation Sites (if camp host approves) 🪵🔥
- Smoking inside an enclosed vehicle/building, in a Developed Recreation Site, or in a 3-ft cleared barren area 🚬
- Official duties by firefighters, law enforcement, and rescue personnel 👨‍🚒

Nearby Developed Recreation Sites (campfires may be allowed in established rings):
- Canyon Vista Campground (near FH3 / The Pit)
- Lower Lake Mary Day-Use Site
- Lake View Campground
- Ashurst Lake / Forked Pine Campground

Important Note: Exemptions do not remove liability — you are fully responsible for any fire started. ⚠️

Recreate responsibly and help protect our beautiful forests and communities! 🌲❤️

Report smoke or suspicious activity immediately.

05/19/2026

🚨 Teamwork in Action on I-17 🚁🚒

Yesterday, May 17, Highlands Fire District was dispatched to assist Pinewood Fire with a single-vehicle rollover near milepost 314 on I-17.

Engine 23 and Battalion Chief 20 arrived on scene to find the vehicle had rolled off the roadway and down into a drainage. While Pinewood Fire worked on extrication, HFD helped direct the safe landing of a Native Air medical helicopter right on the interstate for rapid patient transport. 🛬❤️

The single patient was safely transported to the hospital.

Our recent Guardian Air Landing Zone training proved extremely valuable on this call! ✅💪

This incident highlights why HFD is committed to ongoing training — both internally and with our regional partners. Multiple agencies worked seamlessly together under difficult conditions to provide extrication, medical care, and transport for the injured patient.

Strong partnerships = better outcomes for our communities! 🤝🙌

Thank you to Pinewood Fire, Native Air, and all personnel involved for your teamwork! 👏🔥