Rural Metro Fire - Yuma County

03/08/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY!

Today we recognize International Women’s Day and celebrate the incredible women who make a difference.

Firefighter EMT: Donina Carr
Fire Captain: Haley Rube
Firefighter EMT/Public Information Officer: Sarina Kissell
Dispatcher: Bernadette Beltran
Fire Marshal: Cori Schultz
EMT: Rebecca Fasnacht
Paramedic: Anika Corona
EMT: Alyssa Colunga
Account Executive: Jessica Augustin
Dispatcher: Galilea Lopez
Dispatcher: Elizabeth Smith
Firefighter EMT: Nadine Mejia
EMT: Alexandra Geist
Fire Chief: Melissa Hilpert

Not Pictured:
EMT: Robbe Gallaga
EMT: Ashlei Hernandez
EMT: Jacquelyn Taylor
Dispatcher: Annabel Loustaunau
Dispatcher: Deanna Padilla
Dispatch Supervisor: Elisa Murillo
Dispatcher: Susan Acosta
Dispatcher: Tanya Molina
Dispatcher: Miriam Chavez
Offica Manager: Ana Cano

We’re proud of the women who serve on our crews, answering calls, caring for patients, and helping keep our community safe. Their dedication, professionalism, and strength are an important part of our team.
🚒💐

03/08/2026

Gooooood Morning Yuma County and Happy Sunday 🌬️

Today is NOT a burn day due to winds. As always stay safe!

To learn more about obtaining a burn permit, please call Rural Metro Fire Department at 928-782-4757 or visit our fire administration office at 2029 South Arizona Avenue.

If you have any questions regarding fire safety, please contact Rural Metro Fire Department at (928) 539-1807.

03/07/2026

Gooooood Morning Yuma County and Happy Saturday ☀️

Today is NOT a burn day due to winds. As always stay safe!

To learn more about obtaining a burn permit, please call Rural Metro Fire Department at 928-782-4757 or visit our fire administration office at 2029 South Arizona Avenue.

If you have any questions regarding fire safety, please contact Rural Metro Fire Department at (928) 539-1807.

03/06/2026

Gooooood Morning Yuma County and Happy Friyayy 🥳

Today is NOT a burn day due to winds. As always stay safe!

To learn more about obtaining a burn permit, please call Rural Metro Fire Department at 928-782-4757 or visit our fire administration office at 2029 South Arizona Avenue.

If you have any questions regarding fire safety, please contact Rural Metro Fire Department at (928) 539-1807.

03/05/2026

Gooooood Morning Yuma County and Happy Thursday 🙂

Today is NOT a burn day due to winds. As always stay safe!

To learn more about obtaining a burn permit, please call Rural Metro Fire Department at 928-782-4757 or visit our fire administration office at 2029 South Arizona Avenue.

If you have any questions regarding fire safety, please contact Rural Metro Fire Department at (928) 539-1807.

03/04/2026

Here is the post everyone has been waiting for:

Yesterday at approximately 1:45pm Rural Metro Fire responded for report of a commercial fire at the Yuma Liquidstion Store in the Foothills. Upon arrival crews found the storage area West of the liquidation building fully involved with multiple structures involved. There were surrounding businesses endangered and evacuated. Crews quickly deployed multiple hose lines and began fire attack and structure protection to the liquidations main building and nearby businesses. Due to the intense fire load and wind conditions, Rural Metro Fire requested the City of Yuma Fire Department for mutual aid. Crews worked tirelessly for some time to contain the fire. The fire was contained to the liquidation lot. Crews remained on scene for several hours mopping up and extinguishing hotspots. One firefighter from Rural Metro Fire was injured while no other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Thank you to the City of Yuma Fire Department for the mutual aid and to Freedomland Ranch for the water they gave to our firefighters.

To clarify some of the concerns, no Rural Metro Fire didn’t ever run out of water nor did the City of Yuma Fire. Both departments had several working fire hydrants that were being utilized. The liquidation store itself was not harmed in the fire, it was their liquidation items/storage buildings behind it.

03/04/2026

Gooooood Morning Yuma County and Happy Wednesday 🐫

Today is a burn day. As always stay safe!

To learn more about obtaining a burn permit, please call Rural Metro Fire Department at 928-782-4757 or visit our fire administration office at 2029 South Arizona Avenue.

If you have any questions regarding fire safety, please contact Rural Metro Fire Department at (928) 539-1807.

03/03/2026

‼️ PLEASE AVOID FOOTHILLS BLVD FROM 38th ST TO 39TH WAY. Crews are still working an active fire.‼️

03/03/2026

Gooooood Morning Yuma County and Happy Tuesday 🙂

Today is NOT a burn day. As always stay safe!

To learn more about obtaining a burn permit, please call Rural Metro Fire Department at 928-782-4757 or visit our fire administration office at 2029 South Arizona Avenue.

If you have any questions regarding fire safety, please contact Rural Metro Fire Department at (928) 539-1807.

03/03/2026

UPDATE 3/3 125pm: The investigation concluded there was no rear end collision to the RV. For unknown reasons the RV caught fire and veered off the roadway.

Today at approximately 5:35pm, Rural Metro Fire responded to a report of a residential fire in the area of S Pacific Ave and S Calle Primavera. Upon arrival, crews found an RV fully involved, endangering a residence. Crews quickly deployed hose lines and began extinguishing the fire. The fire was extinguished and contained to the RV. The fire was caused by the RV, which was traveling on S Pacific Ave when it was rear-ended, causing it to roll off of S Pacific Ave and toward a home on S Calle Primavera where it caught fire in the yard. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the home sustained minor damage. Great work, “A”-Crew!

Thank you to City of Yuma Fire Department for the mutual aid response!

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

UPDATE: I8 has reopened.

Accident on EB I8 right before the 3E exit. Traffic is shut down. Avoid the area.