Eagar Fire Department

Our mission is to provide safe and professional responses to fires and other emergencies for the protection of lives and property to the citizens of the Town of Eagar. The department provides inspections, prescribed burns, and prevention awareness to reduce the risk of fires.

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"For Public Information on FIRE, EMERGENCY, or HEALTH log on to http://www.593info.org , dial
593 from a land line or 333-3412."

"For Information on how to protect your home from wildfires
log on to http://cals.arizona.edu/firewise "

The Eagar Fire Department consists of 25 volunteer firefighters from the community, who undergo formal training before serving on the department. With an I.S.O. rating of 5, the department consists of 2 structure engines, a Type 3 wildland engine, a Type 6 wildland engine, a Rescue truck, and a support van for firefighter rehabilitation.

Each year on the Fourth of July, a pancake breakfast is held, which serves as the primary fundraiser for the department. The breakfast is held prior to the annual parade, at the Fire Station adjacent to Ramsey Park. The breakfast is open to residents and visitors who wish to support the efforts of the Volunteer Department.

Programs

The Eagar Fire Department runs a variety of programs to assist the community through safety education and prevention. The Youth Cadet Program provides an opportunity for student wishing to learn more about firefighting.

Click here to download a copy of the Town of Eagar Burn Permit. (Requires the Adobe Acrobat^� reader, which can also be downloaded for free.)

Click here to download a copy of the Eagar Fire Department Application for Membership form (Requires the Adobe Acrobat^� reader, which can also be downloaded for free.)

Click here to download a copy of the Prescribed Burn Request form (Requires the Adobe Acrobat^� reader, which can also be downloaded for free.)

New Fire Equipment

Engine 1

After almost 20 years of service, Engines 3 & 4 have been supplemented with one of Eagar Fire's newest additions. Engine 1 was added to the fleet November 23, 2003. Purchased from First In out of Phoenix, Engine 1 was built by Pierce on a Kenworth chassis, is power by a diesel engine with an automatic transmission and uses a Waterous single stage pump.

Engine 1 has the capacity to seat 5 firefighters, 4 of which are able to don their SCBA's (air packs) directly from their seats in the truck and be ready to go right to work at the fire scene. This and a 1000 gallon water tank with an internal foam system and the ability to pump up to 1250 gallons per minute allows Engine 1 provide a tremendous punch on the fire ground.

Engine 7

Eagar's first Rescue vehicle was a donated Chevy truck that was modified and equipped by the members of the fire department. It served our community for over 7 years providing response to motor vehicle accidents and assists on medical calls with the ambulance service.

Engine 7 was added to the fleet shortly after Engine 1 and was made possible by FEMA fire grant funding.

Engine 7 is considered a mini-pumper. Built on a Ford 550 4x4 chassis, manufactured by E-One, E7 can carry 300 gallon of water supplemented by a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) and able to pump up to 150 gallons per minute. E7 can carry 4 firefighter, with 2 able to don their SCBA's directly from their seats.

E7 has a three fold mission - Fast attack structure engine, motor vehicle accident rescue, and wild land firefighting.

Fire Tips

House Numbers

It is difficult for emergency vehicles, utility trucks, postal and delivery trucks to find homes and businesses whose address numbers are not properly posted. Firefighters, emergency vehicles and personnel may need to find you home quickly should an emergency occur.

Your street name and number should be printed in letters and numbers that are no less than 4" tall, in a contrasting. They should be visible from all directions of travel for at least 150 feet. encourage family and neighbors to post their house numbers, too.

If your home or business is set back from the street or road, post your address at the entrance of your driveway. In situations where more than one home is accessed off a single driveway, all addresses should be posted at the street and each appropriate intersection along the driveway.

House numbers can be posted . . .

directly on your house, business or garage,
by the street, or on a post or sign made of fire resistant material,
on the mailbox,
on the curb,
or anywhere they can be easily seen from the road.

A clearly posted house number can save precious time should an emergency occur! To check for your 911 assigned address, call 333-4128 ext. 230 and have your phone number available!

Smoke Alarms

Be sure to check your smoke alarms and change the batteries on a regular basis. Check your smoke alarms on the first of each month. If you are not sure how to check them, please call the Fire Department (333-4363) for assistance. Use New Years Day and The 4th of July as easy days to remember to change your smoke alarm batteries. This ensures that the batteries are changed once every 6 months. for more on line information, click here. Check the Smoke Alarm link above for some fun and helpful information, also.

WINTER FIRES
Life Saving Tips

	Make sure your space heaters have an emergency shut off in case they tip over. ONLY use the fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Never refill a space heater while it is operating or still hot. Refuel outside, away from the house.
	Make sure wood stoves are properly installed, away from combustible surfaces, have the proper floor support and adequate ventilation. Never use flammable liquids (such as gasoline) to start or accelerate fire.
	Have your furnace and chimney professionally inspected annually and cleaned if necessary. Chimney tar build-up is a common cause of chimney fires.
	Use a glass or metal screen in front of your fireplace to prevent sparks from igniting nearby carpets and furniture.
	Never thaw frozen pipes with a blow torch or other open flame. Use hot water or a UL listed device such as a hand held dryer.
	Dispose of hot ashes in metal containers place away from the house.
	Don't use the oven to heat your home. In addition to being a fire hazard, it can be a source of toxic fumes.
	If there is a fire hydrant near your home, keep it clear of snow for easy access.
	Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test the batteries every month and change them at least once a year.

DID YOU KNOW?

Eighty percent of all fire deaths occur in the home.

Electrical fires are a special concern during the winter months which call for more indoor activities and increases in lighting, heating and appliance safety.

Deaths caused by winter fires are particularly avoidable.

Fire Department Contact Information

In an emergency, please dial 911

Telephone: 928-333-4363
FAX: 928-333-0924
Fire Station address: 111 N. Butler
Postal address: P.O. Box 1300
Eagar, Arizona 85925
Electronic mail: General Information: info@eagar.com