Clarkdale Fire District

895 First South Street, PO Box 1236, Clarkdale, Arizona 86324    (928) 639-4591

January 19, 2010

At Clarkdale Fire District urges residents, particularly those who live in areas prone to flooding, to take precautionary measures now. Press Release

December 28, 2009

At At 10:39 p.m. Christmas Eve, Clarkdale Fire District personnel responded to a fire at a single-family residence on Russell Street.  The fire appeared to have been started by a discarded cigarette in a kitchen trash can.  Press Release

September 21, 2009

At 4:59 a.m. Clarkdale Fire District was dispatched to a single vehicle rollover.  The vehicle was on its rof and one patient in the vehicle required extrication.  The 57 year old female was transported by Verde Valley Ambulance to Verde Valley Medical Center Heli-pad, where patient care was transferred to Angel 3 for transport to Flagstaff Medical (Trauma) Center.  Press Release, Photo Gallery

Tire Fire in Patio Park Spews Black Smoke

September 14, 2009

At 3:09 p.m. Clarkdale units were dispatched for a tire fire at 500 Broadway.  On arrival firefighters found a pile of tires and other materials on fire covering approximately a 400 square foot area.  The call was upgraded and units were requested from Cottonwood fire Department, Verde Valley Fire District and Jerome Fire Departments.  Units from Clarkdale and Jerome handled the suppression of the fire, while Cottonwood Fire units provided protection for nearby homes.  Clarkdale Incident Command declared that the fire was under control at 3:35 p.m.  Crews remained on site for overhaul until approximately 4:55 p.m.  The cause of the fire is under investigation. Press Release, Photo Gallery

March 9, 2009

With this hiring, there will now be three personnel, including a paramedic, on every shift.  Board Chairman Jim Elmer stated that "The Board previously identified the addition of manpower and the replacement of our first-out engine as key elements of our goal to provide quality service to the community and to improve firefighter safety.  This grant, in conjunction with continued use of our quality reserve program, gives us the opportunity to fill one of these needs".

Press Release

February 24, 2009

A semi-truck pulling two trailers rolled onto its top in the north bound lane of Highway 89a at Centerville Road.  A 36 year old male and 24 year old male were in the truck.  They both were wearing seatbelts and they self-extricated.

Press Release

Out With the Old in With the (Almost) New  

November 10, 2008

The District's command vehicle (Chief's car) has been taken out of service.  The 1993 Chevrolet Caprice had 157,00 miles on it and an engine with very little life left in it.  It has been replaced by a 2005 Dodge 4-door 4x4 pick-up. 

Press Release

"Fire Pal Dave" Volunteers in Clarkdale 

September 24, 2008

Dave Acero, better known in the Phoenix area as "Fire Pal Dave" has been a firefighter in Arizona for over 33 years.  He is now retired, but that hasn't stopped him from continuing to serve.  Dave has decided to become a District volunteer in order to share his extensive experience with other firefighters and to continue his passion:  Teaching children how to be safe.  Press Release

Fire in Centerville Neighborhood 

September 22, 2008

At 3:41a.m. Sunday morning, September 21st, we were disptached to a residential assignment.  Engine 211 was the first unit on scene and found an outbuilding of approximately 300 square feet fully involved on fire.   Press Release

Regional Alert Information for Yavapai County

Arizona 211 On-line

National Weather Service, Flagstaff

Clarkdale Fire District Lowers Tax Rate

July, 2008    By:  Jim Elmer, Board Chairman

The Fire District Board has decided to lower the existing tax rate from 1.63 to 1.58 for fiscal year 2008-2009. During the formation of the fire district a commitment was made to try to maintain the 1.63 rate for several years.  The 1.63 rate was already one of the lowest, if not the lowest, rate in the State. 

According to the Yavapai County Assessor’s Office, there is a substantial “lag time” between the time property values are determined by the assessor and when properties are taxed.  This year’s property tax bills are actually based on the sales and values during the 2006 and 2007 years, even though there have been large decreases in sales and values in the recent year.  These decreases will theoretically be reflected on the 2009 and later tax bills.  Unfortunately, this year, in general, we are paying more in property taxes when our current property value is less.  Due to the increases in valuations which have been assessed, the Clarkdale Fire District (and we expect other fire districts in the area) will make substantial drops in tax rates for this budget year. 

It stands to reason that if property values decrease substantially in coming years, rates may have to increase again for the fire district to maintain service levels.   However, I want to reiterate the commitment of the current Fire District Board to be good stewards of the public's funds and to keep our tax rate as low as possible without compromising service.

New Brush Truck Purchased With Grant

July 30, 2008  

A new brush truck arrived in the District on July 13th. The brush truck was purchased using a FEMA grant with paid 95% of the cost.  Press Release

Fire on Broadway

June 25, 2008  

The fire was on a 3 acre parcel, privately owned, where old vehicles and other items were being stored.  Thee was no structure on the property.  Sparks from a demolition saw ignited a stack of pallets and weeds.  Press Release     Photo Gallery

Wildfire Season - Protect your home

Wildfires strike quickly and without warning.  Please consider helping to protect your home from wildfire by creating defensible space. Defensible space is the 30 feet around your home that is Lean, Clean and Green.

Ten tips to keep your home free from fire, Project Wildfire, www.firefree.org

Defensible Space Information Page

Beware and Prepare Firewise Landscaping Brochure, Firewise Communities Publication, www.firewise.org

Wildfire..Are You Prepared? USFA Publication

Joe Moore Appointed Fire Chief

June 20, 2008  

Press Release

Chief Eberle Resigns

April 14, 2008  

The Clarkdale Fire District Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Don Eberle at their meeting last night (March 13, 2008).  His last day will be March 28, 2008.  Chief Eberle accepted a Fire Chief’s position in Cortez, Colorado.  

Board Chairman Jim Elmer stated, "We are very grateful for the service Chief Eberle has given us.  We needed a Chief with his experience and integrity to get us through our first year of operation, and we were very fortunate to have found him.  The Board of Directors wish Chief Eberle the best in his new endeavors and hope that the move to Cortez will bring him and his family one step closer to a well deserved retirement. As citizens of Clarkdale, we will always remember Chief Eberle as our first Chief and the fine service he provided to our community."   Press Release