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Central Arizona Fire & Medical @centralazfire

Central Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (CAFMA) serves 369 sq. miles of Yavapai County, Arizona. 928-772-7711. Not monitored 24/7.

Joined March 2017
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Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority is hiring lateral firefighters. • 48/96 schedule • $15K Paramedic stipend • 17,000 calls annually • Nationwide wildland deployments • Condensed lateral academy Apply online: bit.ly/Join-CAFMA!
Background photo of a large structure fire with two firefighters on top of an engine. Text reads: Hiring Laterals. 48/96 schedule, $15K Stipend for Paramedics, 17,000 calls annually, nationwide wildland deployments. cazfire.gov. 928-772-7711, hr@cazfire.gov. CAFMA logo.

ALT Background photo of a large structure fire with two firefighters on top of an engine. Text reads: Hiring Laterals. 48/96 schedule, $15K Stipend for Paramedics, 17,000 calls annually, nationwide wildland deployments. cazfire.gov. 928-772-7711, hr@cazfire.gov. CAFMA logo.
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Serving our community with pride under the Stars and Stripes. Happy Flag Day!
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Two decades of service. Thousands of emergencies. A shared commitment that never wavered. Firefighter Lynch, Captain-Paramedic Ginn, & Battalion Chief-Paramedic Schuster are each celebrating 20 years with CAFMA & continue to serve with the same dedication with which they started.
Golden graphic that includes Firefighter Lynch’s department photo with American flag. Text reads, “20 years of service”.

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Golden graphic that includes Captain Ginn’s department photo with American flag. Text reads, “20 years of service”.

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ALT Golden graphic that includes Chief Schuster’s department photo with American flag. Text reads, “20 years of service”.
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CAFMA's proud to announce that Engineer-Paramedic Jace Hall has been named the Northern Arizona Emergency Medical Care Technician of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Hall’s commitment to exceptional emergency medical care & service to Arizona’s residents & visitors!
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ALT Five men and women stand together for photo. One is Engineer-Paramedic Hall, who holds his EMCT of the Year plaque.
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CAFMA's hiring lateral firefighters! Apply online today bit.ly/Join-CAFMA 1 year of full-time, paid firefighter experience with a career department required. 48/96 schedule, $15K Paramedic stipend, nationwide wildland deployments, technical rescue, HAZMAT & drone programs.
CAFMA lateral hiring graphic. Background photo is a large commercial fire. Text reads, Hiring Lateral Firefighters. 48-96 schedule. 15K Paramedic stipend. Nationwide wildland deployments. Apply now cazfire.gov. CAFMA logo.

ALT CAFMA lateral hiring graphic. Background photo is a large commercial fire. Text reads, Hiring Lateral Firefighters. 48-96 schedule. 15K Paramedic stipend. Nationwide wildland deployments. Apply now cazfire.gov. CAFMA logo.

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CAFMA recently deployed a Type 3 engine & crew to assist with wildfire operations in CA. As summer conditions ramp up, we remind our community to stay vigilant, follow fire restrictions & adhere to safety guidelines to help prevent fires before they start. cazfire.gov
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CAFMA’s hiring lateral firefighters! For full info and to apply online, visit bit.ly/Join-CAFMA #Firefighter #EMS
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Video description: A firefighter talks on the phone while grabbing an item from the refrigerator, sitting at a desk, cutting a watermelon on the kitchen counter, sitting in a fire engine, and working out in the gym at the fire station.
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Congrats to our 4 newest Technical Rescue Techs! After completing a grueling 200-hour training program, they’ve earned their Technical Rescue Technician certification. Learn more about our Technical Rescue Team and lateral firefighter opportunities at bit.ly/Join-CAFMA
Firefighters train in technical rescue on the side of a mountain in Prescott, Arizona. One firefighter throws a rope to a second firefighter.

ALT Firefighters train in technical rescue on the side of a mountain in Prescott, Arizona. One firefighter throws a rope to a second firefighter.
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Quick action by CAFMA firefighters led to the rapid knockdown and extinguishment of a structure fire near E. Agua Fria Ranch Road and E. Winding View Drive on May 29, 2026. No injuries were reported.
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A firefighter sprays water on the burnt grass of a wildland fire.

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BOOSTER SEAT SAFETY: The seat belt should lie across the upper thighs and be snug across the shoulder and chest to restrain your child safely in a crash. It should not rest on the stomach area or across the neck or face. Learn more: nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car…
Booster Seat Safety graphic that includes three photos of happy children. Text reads: The seat belt should lie across the upper thighs and be snug across the shoulder and chest to safely restrain your child in a crash. It should not rest on the stomach areas or across the neck or face.

ALT Booster Seat Safety graphic that includes three photos of happy children. Text reads: The seat belt should lie across the upper thighs and be snug across the shoulder and chest to safely restrain your child in a crash. It should not rest on the stomach areas or across the neck or face.
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CAFMA and Prescott Fire Dept are beginning development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to reduce wildfire risk and strengthen safety across our community. We’re asking community members to get involved — Fill out the questionnaire here: bit.ly/4vkPyVT
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ALT Community Wildfire Protection Plan informational flyer. Title reads, “Help Protect Our Community From Wildfire.”
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We’re proud to serve 369 sq miles of AZ’s rugged and diverse landscape. Our all-hazards response includes wildland, technical rescue, HAZMAT, and drone ops—covering ground and keeping our communities safe. We’re hiring lateral firefighters. Visit bit.ly/Join-CAFMA
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Thank you, Captain/Paramedic Glenn Davidson, for 27 years of dedicated service. We wish you the very best in retirement! #Firefighter #EMS
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Please join us in congratulating Adam Croft on his promotion to Captain! Pictured here with his family, Captain/Paramedic Croft has shown exceptional dedication to the communities we serve. Congratulations, Captain! #Firefighter #EMS
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Wildfire mitigation starts with good info. CAFMA's launched Fire Aside, a new data-driven program that helps assess wildfire risk, identify hazards, support mitigation efforts, & improve planning. Residents can schedule a courtesy wildfire risk assessment by calling 928-772-7711
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Freedom isn’t free.
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As we recognize #NationalEMSWeek, we're sharing a recent CAFMA airway lab that brought together regional EMS providers, healthcare partners, & students for hands-on, realistic airway management training, featuring stations covering adult and pediatric airway management.
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We thank the paramedics, EMTs, nurses, physicians, dispatchers, instructors, and healthcare partners who provide emergency medical care across our community, as well as the students training alongside them!
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STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS: CAFMA and the Prescott Fire Dept will enact Stage I Fire Restrictions beginning at 8:00 a.m. on May 21, 2026. Visit cazfire.gov for info & the full list of fire restrictions. Thank you for helping keep our communities fire safe this summer!
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