Buckskin Fire District

10/05/2026

Today, our Type 3 Engine and four-person wildland crew are deploying to California for a preposition assignment in support of anticipated wildfire activity.

Preposition assignments strategically place firefighting resources in areas of increased fire potential, helping ensure crews and equipment are available for rapid response should new incidents occur.

Type 3 Engine Crew:
• Engine Boss Jason Weatherford
• Firefighter 1 Chase Rather
• Firefighter 2 Brandon McConnell
• Firefighter 2 Tanner Irwin

Our personnel will remain available to support initial attack and ongoing wildland fire operations as requested throughout the assignment.

We are proud of our crew for representing our organization and assisting our California fire service partners. We wish them a safe deployment and safe return home.

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless lives forever changed by that day.

We remember the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while running toward danger to help others. We remember the police officers, paramedics, military members, and civilians who never made it home. We remember the families who lost loved ones and the communities that came together in the days that followed.

Twenty-five years later, their courage, sacrifice, and service remain a reminder of what it means to put others before yourself.

We will never forget. We will always remember. We will always honor their sacrifice.

From all of us at Buckskin Fire District, we ask our community to take a moment today to remember the lives lost and to honor the courage of those who responded.

08/26/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Animal Relief Fund Inc. for their generous donation of four Fido Bags to Buckskin Fire District.

These kits will be placed on ours and Parker fire apparatus, giving our crews additional resources to assist our four-legged family members during emergencies.

We would also like to thank The Fetch Foundation for helping make this donation possible. Support from organizations like these allows our firefighters to be better prepared to protect every member of our community—both two-legged and four-legged.

From all of us at Buckskin Fire District, thank you for supporting our firefighters and the communities we serve.

ARF was proud to donate 4 Fido Bags to Buckskin Fire District to help our local firefighters be prepared when four-legged friends need a little extra help during an emergency. 🐶🐱🔥 All of the fire trucks in La Paz County will now have a Fido Bag onboard!

Because when the call comes in, our firefighters don’t just save people… they save our furry family members too! 🐾❤️

A HUGE thank-you to the The Fetch Foundation for helping make our donation possible and to the amazing men and women of the Buckskin Fire Department for protecting our community—two-legged AND four-legged! 👨‍🚒🐾

ARF is proud to support those who protect our community and the animals we love! ❤️🐕🐈

08/26/2026

Buckskin Fire District Deploys Type 3 Engine to Campwood Fire

Buckskin Fire District is sending a Type 3 engine and crew to the Campwood Fire in Yavapai County to assist with ongoing wildland fire operations.

The Campwood Fire was reported on August 23, approximately five miles northeast of Bagdad, after a lightning-producing storm. As of August 26, the fire is estimated at approximately 176 acres with 0% containment. Fire officials have reported extreme fire behavior, including flame lengths of up to 100 feet and spotting more than 100 yards ahead of the main fire. Crews are working in steep, rugged terrain and improving containment lines while fire managers utilize additional tactics to bring the fire under control.

Representing Buckskin Fire District on this assignment:

Engine Boss: Jason Weatherford
Engine Boss Trainee: Evan Foster
Firefighter II: Armando Deleon
Seasonal Firefighter: Justin D’Amico

We are proud of this crew and their commitment to serving our community while assisting our regional fire partners. We wish them a safe and successful assignment.

Stay safe, stay focused, and represent Buckskin Fire District well.

07/27/2026

No need to rush, wait for the bus!
Lets protect what matter to us!

07/06/2026

Buckskin Fire District personnel continue supporting operations on the Pocket Fire during the night shift. As of today, the fire has grown to approximately 25,160 acres and is 38% contained. Firefighters continue to make progress securing containment lines along the northern portion of the fire while challenging terrain remains a concern on the southern edge near Seven Canyons.

On Day 3, our crew assisted with a burnout operation on the north side of the fire to help strengthen containment lines. Throughout the assignment, they have been assigned to the Seven Canyons area since day 4, monitoring fire activity overnight, identifying hotspots, and supporting efforts to keep the fire within established containment objectives.

We appreciate the dedication of our personnel as they continue working alongside firefighters from across the region to protect communities.

07/04/2026

From all of us at Parker Fire District, we wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! Please celebrate responsibly, be mindful of the increased fire danger, and help keep our community safe.

While you're marking your calendar, don't forget our Annual Fireman's BBQ on October 24, 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July weekend from Buckskin Fire District!

As you celebrate our nation's independence with family and friends, please remember to celebrate responsibly and keep fire safety in mind. We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable, and memorable Independence Day.

Happy Fourth of July!

07/02/2026

Buckskin Fire District would like to wish Firefighter Jesse Escobar a safe assignment as he deploys on preposition to the Phoenix area.

Jesse will be assisting with increased fire readiness due to Red Flag Warning conditions and the anticipated rise in wildfire activity associated with Fourth of July fireworks. We appreciate his commitment to protecting Arizona's communities and wish him a safe and successful deployment.

06/28/2026

Buckskin Fire District's Type 3 Wildland Engine has been mobilized to assist with suppression efforts on the Pocket Fire, burning approximately 7 miles north of Sedona in the Oak Creek Canyon area. Buckskin Fire District's crew includes Engine Boss Tyler Kowalski and Firefighter 2s Tanner Irwin, Brandon McConnell, and Justin D'Amico. Please join us in wishing them a safe and successful assignment as they work alongside firefighters from across Arizona and surrounding states to protect lives, property, and natural resources.