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 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
ARE IN EFFECT FOR NAVAJO COUNTY, APACHE COUNTY, THE TOWN OF PINETOP·LAKESIDE, AND SHOW LOW, AZ.
THE FOLLOWING IS PROHIBITED,
INCLUDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY:
1. Fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, and wood stoves.
Except using a device that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.
2. Smoking
Exceptions: Smoking within enclosed buildings and inside vehicles is allowed. Smoking may also be allowed in or on porches, carports, garages, parking lots 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. Outdoor Mechanical and Industrial Prohibitions:
3A. Operating any internal combustion engine in the
course of mechanical or industrial operations that would
produce open flames or sparks. Except generators with an approved spark arresting device within an enclosed vehicle or building or in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the generator.
3B. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with
open flames. Except emergency repair of public utilities with respective agency approval.
3C. Using an explosive.
4.Operating a motor vehicle off designated roads.
5.Use of any and all consumer fireworks.
6.Use of all firearms. Except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal or tribal laws or regulations or in an agency designated shooting range.
For the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
Contact (928) 205-5662 for more information.
An exception does not absolve an individual or organization from liability of responsibility for any fire started by the exempted activity. Individuals or organizations may be liable for the costs associated with the suppression of fires started with any exempted activity.
In addition, penalties may also include fines and up to 6 months in jail for felony charges.
For more information about restrictions, dial 311 (from land or cell phone) or visitwww.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.