Town of Payson Fire Department

06/08/2026

🚒🔥 THANK YOU, RIM COUNTRY! 🔥🚒

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined Payson Fire Department for the Rim Country Community Wildfire Symposium on Saturday, June 6th!

It was wonderful to see so many community members come together to learn about wildfire preparedness, Firewise principles, and the steps we can all take to help protect our homes, neighborhoods, and beautiful Rim Country communities.

The event was filled with great information, engaging breakout sessions, valuable resources, and plenty of fun for the kids! Seeing families, neighbors, and community partners working together toward a common goal of wildfire prevention and preparedness was truly inspiring.

We would also like to thank all of our community partners, volunteers, presenters, and vendors who helped make this event such a success. Your support and dedication to keeping our community safe are greatly appreciated.

Together, we can make a difference in reducing wildfire risk and building a more resilient community.

Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

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06/08/2026

🚗 The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is out in the community for the Next Move Arizona listening tour!
’s Next Move Arizona, is a statewide initiative to better understand the transportation challenges and unmet needs of Arizonans.
Visit ADOT’s booth at Payson Farmers Market!
📍 Where: Sawmill Crossing Plaza (816 S Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541)
🕒 When: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 13
Stop by and share your transportation challenges and unmet needs. Your input will help shape the future of travel across Arizona.
🔗Find an event near you or participate online at nextmoveaz.com.
Help shape the future of transportation in Arizona!

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

🚒🔥 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🔥🚒

The Town of Payson Fire Department and our community partners invite you to join us today for the Rim Country Community Wildfire Symposium at Gila County Community College from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
✅ Kids activities
✅ Educational breakout sessions
✅ FREE lunch
✅ Interactive exhibits
✅ Valuable wildfire preparedness information and so much more!

Learn how to protect your home, your family, and your community from wildfire while enjoying a fun and informative day.

Please see the flyer for event details, and we hope to see you there!

Have a wonderful morning, Rim Country! ☀️🚒🔥

06/04/2026

🚒❤️ One of Our Favorite Visitors Stopped By! ❤️🚒

On Tuesday morning, Payson Fire Department Station 11 had the pleasure of welcoming one of our favorite visitors, Oliver, and his grandmother, Debra, for a special visit with the crew.

Oliver brought pizza to share and spent time touring the station, checking out our apparatus—including our ladder truck—and visiting with our firefighters. He was escorted around the station by Battalion Chief Jarrett Cline and had the opportunity to meet Captain Brandon LaBonte, Engineer Brandon French, and Firefighter Danielle Yox.

As luck would have it, a call came in during his visit, giving Oliver a front-row seat to watch the crew respond with lights and sirens. It was an exciting experience and one he won’t soon forget!

Oliver is always such a joy to have around. His enthusiasm for the fire service, curiosity, and kind heart make every visit special. We love seeing his excitement and passion for everything firefighter-related, and who knows—maybe one day we’ll be welcoming him back as a member of the Payson Fire Department family.

Thank you, Oliver and Debra, for stopping by and spending part of your day with us. We always enjoy your visits and look forward to the next one! 🚒

06/04/2026

Calling all families! 🚨🍩 We're excited to invite you to our "Donuts with Dispatch" event at the Payson Public Library (328 N McLane Rd, Payson, AZ)!Meet and greet with our amazing dispatchers, officers, and firefighters who keep our...

06/04/2026

☀️🚒 THIS SATURDAY! FREE FAMILY EVENT! 🚒☀️

Join the Town of Payson Fire Department and our community partners for the Rim Country Community Wildfire Symposium on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gila Community College!

This FREE event is packed with fun and educational activities for the entire family!

🔥 Learn how to Firewise® your home and community
🌲 Nature walk & plant a tree
🚒 Fire truck visits and demonstrations
🎨 Kids’ activities and art projects
🧊 Kona Ice and APS demonstrations
🎤 Informative breakout sessions
🍽️ FREE lunch

Wildfire preparedness starts with all of us. Come learn valuable tips, meet local experts, enjoy family-friendly activities, and help keep our community safe and prepared.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚒🌲🔥

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06/02/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔥 Looking for something fun and FREE to do with the family this Saturday? 🔥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Join us for the Rim Country Community Wildfire Symposium on Saturday, June 6th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gila Community College!

This isn’t just an educational event—it’s a day packed with family fun!

🌲 Nature Walk & Plant a Tree
🚒 Fire Truck Visit
🍧 Kona Ice
🎨 Art Projects
🚴 Obstacle Course & Trail Ride
🍔 FREE Lunch
🎤 Breakout Sessions
🔥 Wildfire Preparedness Information

While parents learn how to better protect their homes and neighborhoods from wildfire, kids can enjoy activities designed just for them!

Come spend the day with Payson Fire Department and our community partners as we work together to keep Rim Country safe, prepared, and resilient.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Gila Community College

We hope to see you there! 🚒🔥🌲

06/01/2026

🚒🔥 THIS SATURDAY! Join Us at the Rim Country Community Wildfire Symposium! 🔥🚒

The Town of Payson Fire Department invites you and your family to the Rim Country Community Wildfire Symposium on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gila Community College!

Come learn how to Firewise your home and community while enjoying a fun-filled day for the whole family!

🌲 Educational Breakout Sessions
🍔 FREE Lunch
🚒 Fire Truck Visits
🍧 Kona Ice
🌳 Nature Walk & Tree Planting
🎨 Kids Art Projects
🚴 Obstacle Course & Trail Ride
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities Throughout the Day

Whether you’re looking to better prepare your property for wildfire season or simply enjoy a fun community event, there’s something for everyone!

Together, we can help keep Payson and Rim Country safe, prepared, and resilient.

📍 Gila Community College
🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This event is FREE and open to the public!

We can’t wait to see you there!!! 😊

05/26/2026

🔥🌲 Rim Country Community Wildfire Symposium 🌲🔥

📅 June 6, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Gila Community College

Come learn how to Firewise your home, protect your property, and help keep our community prepared for wildfire season! 🚒🏡🌲

Join the Town of Payson Fire Department and our amazing community partners for a fun, family-friendly day at the Rim Country Community Wildfire Symposium!

This FREE community event will include:

🚒 Fire engines & emergency apparatus
🍔 Free lunch
🍧 Kona Ice
🌲 Nature walk & plant-a-tree activities
🎨 Art projects
🧗 Obstacle course
🚴 Trail rides
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids activities and more!

Bring the whole family out for an exciting day filled with wildfire education, hands-on activities, community resources, and family fun.

We can’t wait to see you there!! 🔥🚒