Central Arizona Fire and Medical

10/29/2025

Vehicle Fire: Earlier today, CAFMA firefighters quickly extinguished a truck fire on Old Black Canyon Highway in Prescott Valley. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Safety Tip: If you see smoke or your vehicle catches fire, pull over safely and immediately, evacuate everyone, and call 911.

10/28/2025

A Prescott Regional Communications Center TEST ALERT is scheduled for October 29, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

10/27/2025

🚨 October 27, 2025, 8:10 a.m.: Highway 169 is temporarily closed in both directions between milemarkers 2 and 3 due to a multi-vehicle accident. Expect delays of approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

Thank you for your patience.

10/25/2025

10/22/2025

CAFMA, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Prescott Valley Police Department, is hosting a FREE Car Seat Safety Check today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Park Collective.

FREE Car Seat Safety Check
October 22, 2025
10AM - 2PM

📍 Park Collective
7450 E. Pav Way
Prescott Valley, AZ

Parents and caregivers can drive through to have certified technicians inspect their child’s car seat or booster seat for proper installation, damage, and expiration. Each inspection takes about 20–30 minutes, and if a seat is found to be expired or unsafe, staff will provide a replacement.

To learn more about how to keep your child safe, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats

10/21/2025

Do you know your evacuation zone? Knowing your zone ahead of time could make all the difference in an emergency. Yavapai County uses Genasys Protect, an alert system for evacuations, wildfires, and other emergencies.

📍 Find your zone and sign up for alerts at https://protect.genasys.com/search

Stay prepared by subscribing to local emergency alerts and following reliable sources for real-time updates and safety tips.

10/18/2025

Did you get a text, email, or phone call about emergency alerts today?

It’s not a scam — it’s real!

Yavapai County no longer uses Everbridge for emergency alerts.

YCSO switched to a new system that keeps you better informed and connected.

📱 To sign up:
Text alertYAVAPAI (all one word) to 78015
or visit ycsoaz.gov/ENS

Stay in the know before, during, and after emergencies.

Because preparedness starts with staying informed! ⚠️

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

While getting into the Halloween spirit, be sure to decorate safely. Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks instead of real candles in jack-o’-lanterns and other decorations. These options reduce the risk of fire and help keep children, costumes, and homes safe!

10/13/2025

Before you fire it up, get it checked out!

✅ Have fireplaces serviced by a certified company
✅ Have your wood-burning chimneys cleaned 2x a year
✅ Have gas fireplaces maintained once a year
✅ Test CO detectors monthly

Safety first, then relax and enjoy the warmth!

10/10/2025

CAFMA is aware of a recent media report involving one of our employees in their personal capacity. The matter occurred off duty and is not related to their work with CAFMA.

Out of respect for all involved and the principles of due process, we are monitoring the situation. We will review and respond as appropriate to any new information that affects CAFMA’s role; otherwise, we have no further comment.

We remain focused on serving our community.