Palominas Fire District

06/09/2026

Burn restriction in place!

Effective immediately the Palominas Fire District will be restricting open outdoor burning until further notice, a decision made in conjunction with our local fire service partners.

Extremely low moisture levels found in natural fuels such as grass and fine woody materials along with windy conditions will enhance the spread of uncontrolled fire.

This decision will be re-evaluated once monsoonal rains arrive.

06/08/2026

Deployment Announcement – Firefighter/EMT Talon Duncan

On June 3, 2026, Firefighter/EMT Talon Duncan of the Palominas Fire District deployed to California alongside members of the Whetstone Fire District. This deployment followed a request from the State of California to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for additional wildland resources. The crew was planning to be pre-positioned in the Bakersfield area.

Whetstone Fire District reached out to Palominas seeking one additional firefighter to complete a full crew assignment, and Talon stepped up to fill that role. Interagency cooperation like this is made possible through the strong working relationships built between our organizations, and we are proud to support our partners when the need arises.

Palominas Fire is honored to assist wherever we can. Deployments such as this provide invaluable opportunities for our personnel to gain advanced wildland firefighting experience—skills that directly strengthen our capabilities here at home in Palominas.

05/29/2026

At this evening's board meeting of the Palominas Fire District, Battalion Chief Wright from Sierra Vista Fire and Medical presented Justin McFarland a Palominas Fire District Firefighter/EMT with a plaque recognizing his heroic efforts at a major crash in Sierra Vista last month in Sierra Vista. Justin was off duty when he stopped to assist at a crash at Coronado and the Hwy 90 Bypass.

Firefighter McFarland assisted three people from a pickup that was on fire after the collision. Upon removing the three individual he then focused his efforts on treating other patients involved in the crash.

Firefighter McFarland is a solid example of service above self, exemplified through his unselfish actions.

04/30/2026

On Saturday, April 26th, crews from Palominas Fire assisted Fry Fire District with a wildfire near the intersection of Hwy 92 and Emory Oak Ridge. Thanks to a rapid response from all units, the fire was contained quickly.

This incident is an important reminder that conditions are drying out fast. Even though local fire districts have not yet entered a formal burn ban, the fire risk is very real. If you plan to conduct any open burning, you must obtain a burn permit from the fire district in which you reside.

The Palominas Fire District also relies heavily on the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office and Cochise County Emergency Management to provide the most current information on fire status while our crews are actively engaged in suppression efforts.

We strongly encourage all residents to enroll in the Cochise County Emergency Management Emergency Notification System. This system provides timely updates on active incidents, including fire status and Ready – Set – Go evacuation notifications for areas that may be impacted.

Staying informed helps keep you, your family, and your community safe.

04/01/2026

Please be aware of the smoke that may generated from the ground on the south side of the Huachuca Mountains.

04/01/2026

Cochise County Emergency Management is looking for your input as it relates to wildfire in our backyards. Please take a moment to help them out. Let them know what you view as important as it relates to wildfire.

03/27/2026

🔥 C‑Shift Wildland Refresher Training Completed

On Friday, crews from C‑shift at the Palominas Fire District completed their annual wildland refresher training in preparation for this year’s wildfire season.

The day began with a three‑mile hike completed in 45 minutes, each firefighter carrying a 45‑lb weight vest. After the hike, crews moved into hands‑on skills training, including:

Fire shelter deployment

Mobile attack practice

Pump‑and‑roll operations

Drafting water from static sources such as pools, ponds, and other natural water supplies

This year’s fire activity has already started early, as many of you know from the recent pre‑season fire along the San Pedro River. Even so, Palominas Fire—alongside our local, state, and federal partners—remains fully prepared to respond with proactive fire prevention efforts and aggressive wildfire suppression.

As weather conditions continue to trend hotter and drier, we encourage everyone to stay tuned to our page. If these conditions persist, we may need to implement a burn ban earlier than usual.

Stay safe, stay aware, and thank you for supporting your local fire district.

03/26/2026

12/16/2025

The Palominas Fire District has purchased and taken delivery of a 2014 International KME interface fire engine from Marion County Fire District No. 1 in Oregon. The term interface means that it is capable of serving as both a structure fire engine as well as be used for wildfire incidents.

The newly acquired engine is designed for both on-and off-road operations and features pump-and-roll capabilities. It is equipped with a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump and an 800-gallon water tank, enhancing the district’s firefighting capabilities, particularly in wildland and rural responses. The crews will be spending the next several weeks equipping and preparing the apparatus for service.

This newer apparatus will replace a 1996 Ford pumper that has served the district for nearly three decades

12/08/2025

🚗 Palominas Fire District – Open Vehicle Bid
Second opportunity to bid: Bid closes at noon December 18, 2025

Vehicle for Bid: 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
Engine: 5.3 Liter
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: 4-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Mileage: 200,001 miles
Condition: Fair to poor (runs but needs work)
Inspection Location: Palominas Fire District Station 📍 10202 S Hwy 92, Hereford, AZ 85615 🕗 Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
Bid Details:
💰 Minimum bid: $700
📅 Deadline: Noon, Thursday, December 18, 2025
📢 High bit will be notified by: Friday, December 19th, 2025 (end of business day)
📞 Info: Call 520-803-9919
Note: The Palominas Fire District reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. In the event of a tying bid, the bid will be awarded to the first bid received.