Dedicated to serving the Vernon communities.
Welcome to Vernon Fire District
Admin Office
Hours are Mon -Thurs.
10 to 4
Closed on County Holidays
We can help you by phone, email
or Curbside Service,
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
STARTING MAY 7TH 12:01 AM
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE, NAVAJO COUNTY, APACHE COUNTY. THE TOWN OF PINETOP-LAKESIDE, AND THE CITY OF SHOW LOW
THE FOLLOWING IS PROHIBITED, INCLUDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY:
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire
or campfire unless noted in the exceptions below.
(Exceptions: Fires used only for the cool(ing of food or for providing
warmth for human beings or for recreational purposes (campfires and charcoal fires) in an area that is designated for that purpose and is barren or cleared of au debris for 3 feet in diameter around the device. Permissible items include propane fire rings, pellet stoves/smokers/grills that have UL or FM approval and are a contained unit. A person of appropriate age must maintain a presence at all times when in operation. Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices with UL and/or FM approval can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of an overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the device. A person of appropriate age must always maintain a presence with the device when in operation.)
2. Smoking outside of designated areas.
{Exceptions: Smoking within enclosed buildings and inside vehicles is allowed. Smoking may also be allowed in or on porches, carports,
garages, parking tots and other areas or properties which are cleared of all combustible materials so long as the smoking does not create a substantial risk of fire and all smoking materials are properly extinguished and disposed of. At no time is it allowed to discard lit cigarettes, cigars, or other smoking materials from a vehicle, or from ones' possession in a public place. ARS 13-1603.a.1)
3.Use of all consumer fireworks.
4. Use of explosive targets.
5. Use of tracer round ammunition.
An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability of responsibility for any fire started by the exempted activity. All citizens and visitors are reminded that Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions have been in effect on National Forest land within city limits and in most Northeastern Arizona communities. For more information about restrictions, dial 311 (from land or cell phone) or visit www.311info.net.
Vernon Fire District
Vernon Fire District
Vernon Fire District
We are located at 25 ACR 3142 across the street from the Vernon Library.
Administration Hours are
Monday Thru Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM.
We are closed for all County Holidays.
We will meet with you after hours by appointment only.
Mailing Address is:
PO Box 400
Vernon, AZ. 85940
Chief Dave Niehuis
Vernon Fire District
Vernon Fire District
At Vernon Fire District, we're dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the residents of Vernon.
You can contact me by email at:
chief@vfdmail.org
or call me at 928-537-4895
with your concerns or questions.
Fire Board Meetings will be at 5:30 the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Vernon Library Community Room unless posted differently on the Agenda. Listed are the current Board Members.
Fire Board Meetings will be at 5:30 the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Vernon Library Community Room unless posted differently on the Agenda. Listed are the current Board Members.
Fire Board Meetings will be at 5:30 the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Vernon Library Community Room unless posted differently on the Agenda. Listed are the current Board Members.
- Chair John Vehar
- Clerk Randy Mifflin
- Adrian Aldredge
- Paul Kovacic
- David Peelman
- Join us in serving our community by volunteering and participating in meetings that affect our lifestyle here in beautiful Vernon, AZ.
Fire Board Meetings will be at 5:30 the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Vernon Library Community Room unless posted differently on the Agenda. Listed are the current Board Members.
Fire Board Meetings will be at 5:30 the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Vernon Library Community Room unless posted differently on the Agenda. Listed are the current Board Members.
A To find helpful resources visit the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/asnf/fire.
The public can obtain additional information via the following:
- Local Ranger Station: Lakeside RD (928) 368-2100
- 311 Information at (928) 333-3412
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/A_SNFs
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/apachesitgreavesnfs Say something interesting about your business here.