WVFD-Bagdad Fire & Rescue

Are you seeing smoke?

Prescribed fire operations, primarily involving pile burning, are planned by fire managers on the Prescott National Forest within the Prescott Basin of the Bradshaw Ranger District. The hand piles originate from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Pending the receipt of all necessary approvals, ignitions may commence as early as Monday, December 8, and persist through January 2026, contingent upon favorable conditions. Recent rainfall has created favorable conditions for pile burning in various regions across the forest. Smoke impacts are anticipated to be minimal and discernible from Prescott, Prescott Valley, Wilhoit, Chino Valley, Dewey Humboldt, and surrounding areas. As nighttime temperatures decrease, smoke may persist in drainages and valleys.

Santa’s Special Delivery:

Make this holiday season extra magical with a special delivery from Santa!

To Participate:

Drop off a wrapped gift to Bagdad Fire Station 95 before December 24th and complete the attached form. The form can be located (and printed) at our website www.yavcofire.org on the “Williamson Valley-Bagdad Fire District” page.

Deliveries will start at 6pm on December 24th and conclude when completed.

We are thankful to Native 4 for their recent visit to Bagdad Station 95. Their presence allowed our crew members to inspect the helicopter, encouraging a sense of community and collaboration. We value our partnership and the unwavering support they extend to our community members.

Today, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, they discovered a grease fire in the kitchen that extended into the attic and successfully extinguished the fire. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries. This incident serves as a valuable reminder to never leave the kitchen unattended while cooking. Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. Instead, turn off the heat source and smother the fire by sliding a metal lid over the pan.

Our A-Shift firefighters and Mrs. Love secured third place at Bagdad’s annual trunk-or-treat event with a beautifully decorated Rescue 95. We hope you had the chance to see it in person. In the meantime, mark your calendars for our third annual haunted fire station on November 1st, starting at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!