VFIS of Arizona

10/16/2026

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10/07/2026

09/29/2026

The increasing number of lithium-ion battery fires and explosions is the driving force behind the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) announcing “Charge into Fire Safety” as the theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week.
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09/27/2026

📚Through VFIS University, you can take specialized online courses to help you and your team expand your expertise and better serve your community.

09/15/2026

07/20/2026

Today, we remember Officer/Firefighter Alan H. Hansen ( #204).

On July 19, 1973, Officer/Firefighter Hansen died of injuries he sustained two weeks earlier when a railroad tanker loaded with butane exploded in Kingman.

On July 5, 1973, Officer/Firefighter Hansen arrived on the scene of a railroad tanker fire while on duty in an AZDPS patrol car. Alan was also a Kingman volunteer firefighter and recognized the severity of the situation. He donned his firefighting gear from the trunk of his patrol car and became one of the first firefighters on the scene. Alan and 10 other Kingman firefighters worked to spray the tanker with water in an attempt to prevent an explosion. Tragically, the railroad tanker filled with butane did explode.

Alan succumbed to his injuries 14 days later on July 19, 1973, at a Phoenix-area hospital.

A total of 13 people were killed, including 11 Kingman firefighters. An additional 112 people were injured.

Officer/Firefighter Hansen is also memorialized on the Arizona Firefighters Memorial.

07/10/2026

07/05/2026

06/12/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 53rd Annual Arizona Fire School! 🚒

Join firefighters from across Arizona for one of the state's premier training events, featuring more than 35 educational sessions covering Basic Firefighter Skills, Fire Prevention & Investigation, Fire Leadership, and more.

Since 1973, Arizona Fire School has provided high-quality training designed to help firefighters stay prepared, effective, and safe while serving their communities.

Scholarships are available and awarded based on demonstrated need, helping ensure firefighters have access to valuable training opportunities. Due to rise in costs, scholarships have been raised to $750. To request an Arizona Fire School-Redmond Family Scholarship, please get in touch with Eric Kriwer via email: [email protected]

Be part of a proud tradition of learning, networking, and celebrating the Arizona Fire Service.

Register today and join us in celebrating 53 years of excellence in firefighter training! https://na.eventscloud.com/website/89754/

03/30/2026