Concho Fire Department

09/14/2026

ONE YEAR. NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Today marks one year since we lost Damon Thompson and Brenna Kulikowski, two members of the fire service who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving others.

Damon proudly served full-time with Timber Mesa Fire and Medical and also served with Concho Fire with his literal brother who misses him dearly. His dedication to the fire service was more than a job—it was a commitment to his community, his brothers and sisters in the fire service, and the people he answered the call to help.

Today, we remember Damon and Brenna not only for the tragic way we lost them, but for the lives they touched, the people they helped, and the example they left behind.

A year has passed, but the pain of their absence does not simply disappear with time. Their names remain part of our fire service family, and their sacrifice remains part of the story of those who put on the uniform and answer the call.

We remember their courage.
We honor their sacrifice.
We stand with their families and loved ones.
And we will never forget.

Rest easy, Damon and Brenna.
Your watch is over. Ours continues.

🚒 Never Forgotten. Never Alone. Always Remembered.

05/19/2026

Due to dry conditions throughout the forests and increased fire danger, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning Tuesday, May 19, at 6 a.m.

All partners in the White Mountain Fire Restrictions Coordinating Group have decided to go into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for public safety given the increased wildfire potential. This group consists of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Arizona Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Forestry, Apache and Navajo Counties, and the Cities of Heber-Overgaard, Show Low, and Pinetop/Lakeside and the Apache Sitgreaves National Forests. This group is continually engaged to adapt our fire restrictions with fire danger as we progress into the spring and summer season.

Additional information regarding the fire restrictions closure order and an accompanying map can be found on the forests’ website https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/apache-sitgreaves/alerts

05/15/2026

A red flag warning is in effect for Apache County and the surrounding areas from today through Sunday. Please exercise caution this weekend. Specifically, please ensure all chains are not dragging, avoid driving off-road into vegetation, and refrain from any open burning. Thank you and have a great weekend!

04/22/2026

Thank you for not lighting any fires today! Have a great day!

Strong Winds and dry conditions are in store for northern Arizona on Wednesday. As a result, a Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Little Colorado River Valley and Navajo Nation on Wednesday. Just say NO to open flames and sparks for the sake of all involved.