The Cocopah Indian Tribe

03/07/2026

Pascua Yaqui tribal member Feliciano Cruz and Tohono O'odham tribal member Antonio Manuel share their thoughts on what they learned during an intensive, three day Active Shooter Incident Management class. The FEMA training was hosted by the Cocopah Indian Tribe's Office of Emergency Management from Feb. 24-26. Sixty first responders from local, state, federal and tribal governments participated in the training.

03/06/2026

This Opens Your Eyes

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

Saving Lives is Everybody's Job

Somerton Cocopah Fire Department Chief Javier Hernandez and MCAS Fire Chief Karlo Peña talk about what they learned at an intensive three day training program designed to teach first responders how to deal with mass casualty incidents. The Cocopah Indian Tribe's Office of Emergency Management hosted the event.

02/26/2026

Today marks Day 3 — the final day of the National Center for Integrated Emergency Response Advanced Active Shooter Course, hosted by the Cocopah Indian Tribe Office of Emergency Management.

After three days of intensive, multi-jurisdiction training, Tribal, local, state, and federal first responders from across Yuma County have strengthened coordination, sharpened lifesaving skills, and built the trust that matters most when seconds count.

This final day reflects the power of collaboration, preparedness, and unity in the face of real-world threats.

When we train together, we become stronger.
When we stand together, we save lives.

02/25/2026

The Cocopah Indian Tribe’s Office of Emergency Management is hosting an Active Shooter Incident Management training for a wide-ranging collection of agencies at the Cocopah Casino River Room this week.

02/24/2026

Today kicks off Day 1 of the National Center for Integrated Emergency Response Advanced Active Shooter Course hosted by the Cocopah Indian Tribe Office of Emergency Management.

Tribal, local, state, and federal first responders from across Yuma County are training side by side to strengthen coordination, sharpen response capabilities, and protect our communities.

When we train together, we become stronger. 🤝

When we stand together, we save lives.

02/19/2026

Cocopah in 206 Rodeo Parade

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

Our Office is proud to honor Chairwoman Sherry Cordova at the Women’s Plaza of Honor for her 45+ years of dedicated service to the Cocopah Tribe and her community.

📅 February 18, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Women’s Plaza of Honor, University of Arizona.

Any questions? Contact us at tribalengagement@arizona.edu