Greer Fire District

04/09/2026

Come out for Greer, Arizona Firewise Day on June 6, 2026, from 2–5 p.m. at the Greer Community Center! Learn how to better prepare your home for wildfires, connect with Firewise USA representatives, and enjoy great food with your community. All homeowners are welcome, we hope to see you there! More info is in the first comment below.

04/09/2026

🚒🌲 Forestry & Fire Education Event 🌲🚒

Join us for an evening of learning, safety, and community engagement!

📅 Date: April 10th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: American Legion Post #30
825 E Main Street, Springerville, AZ

Come out and learn about:
🔥 Wildfire prevention and preparedness
🌲 Forest health and management
🏡 How to protect your home and property
🚒 Local fire response and safety tips

This is a great opportunity for residents, families, and property owners to ask questions, gain valuable knowledge, and better prepare for the upcoming fire season.

Free and open to the public!

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/03/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome from the White Mountain Firefighters Association! It’s an honor for the Greer Fire District firefighters to join such a dedicated and supportive family of professionals who share the same commitment to service, safety, and community. We are proud to stand alongside each of you!

03/28/2026

03/18/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Assistant Chief Calvin “Cal” Smith.

Cal began his service with the Springerville Fire Department in 1990 and dedicated 25 years to protecting and serving our community. His leadership, commitment, and passion for the fire service left a lasting impact on our department and the people of Springerville.

In 2026, we lost a respected leader, mentor, and friend. Cal’s legacy will continue to live on through the many firefighters he guided and the community he cared for so deeply.

We invite our community, friends, and fellow firefighters to join us for a remembrance ceremony in his honor:

📍 Springerville Public Safety Building 225 E. Main St.
📅 March 21st
⏰ 10:00 AM

Please join us as we come together to celebrate Cal’s life, his service, and the lasting impact he made on all of us.

Rest easy, Assistant Chief Smith. We have it from here.

03/16/2026

12 Hour Overnight Rescue on Mount Baldy

What started as a routine welfare check Friday night turned into a 12-hour mountain rescue above 11,000 feet on the slopes of Mount Baldy.

At approximately 7:30 PM on March 13, Greer Fire District "A Shift" was dispatched to the Gabaldon Campground / East Baldy Trailhead area for two hikers who had been on the trail since 9:00 AM. After dark set in, the hikers became cold and concerned they may be developing frostbite.

When crews arrived, they received a GPS location from the subjects and quickly realized the hikers were farther up the mountain than expected — approximately 5.7 miles (corrected) up the East Baldy Trail on the side of Mount Thomas, well above the snow line.

Greer Fire and White Mountain Ambulance crews began navigating up the trail through deep snow and rugged terrain. Arizona DPS Ranger 3 was dispatched and assisted by guiding rescuers to the hikers’ location.

Due to heavy timber and deep snow, the helicopter was unable to land near the subjects. Once firefighters reached them, crews began the long trek down the mountain together, working through deep snow, downed timber, and darkness until reaching Purcell Cienega, where Ranger 3 was able to land.

The hikers were flown to the trailhead, and Ranger 3 returned to retrieve rescuers.

Twelve hours after the call began, Greer Fire crews watched the sunrise from the helicopter on the flight out.

We appreciate the teamwork between Greer Fire District, White Mountain Ambulance, Arizona DPS Ranger, and the Apache County Sheriff's Office that helped bring this rescue to a safe conclusion.

🚨 Backcountry Safety Reminder 🚨

Conditions in the White Mountains can change quickly, especially this time of year.

If you plan to hike in the backcountry:

• Check that roads and trails are open. Baldy and Big Lake access roads remain closed until April 15.
• Carry at least 2 quarts of water per person.
• Bring extra food (24 hours worth).
• Pack a headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries.
• Carry fire-starting supplies.
• Dress in layers — avoid cotton.
• Set a turnaround time and always plan to be back before dark.

If conditions worsen, snow deepens, or you are not properly equipped, turn around early.

02/28/2026

At the ready

02/06/2026

The Greer Fire District stands with our public safety partners at the Arizona Department of Public Safety during this time of profound loss. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the officers who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash that occured on the night of February 4th. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire DPS family and all those impacted.

02/02/2026

B shift having a little fun this afternoon with some tiny ducks. They said the patient overdosed on “quack”. (B shift coming strong with the dad jokes)

01/29/2026

Pumper Slides Off Icy Road Into Ditch in NH

https://ow.ly/LVNa50Y4Lip

01/26/2026

🚨 Heads up, everyone! 🚨
The Forest Service will be conducting prescribed burns in our area. We’ll keep you posted with updates as soon as we know more about timing and completion.
Thanks so much for your patience and understanding! 🌲🔥

01/08/2026

❄️Snow in Greer❄️
We finally got some snow in Greer and we’re so excited to see it! ⛄️
That said, please use extra caution when driving into or around Greer. Road conditions are currently icy and may be hazardous especially on untreated and shady areas.
If you must travel, please drive slowly and increase following distance. Stay safe and enjoy the snow!