The Highlands Fire District hosted a wildfire preparedness day at its station in Mountainaire on Saturday, April 26, bringing together county and federal partners to emphasize the importance of a proactive approach to northern Arizona’s fire season.
“We’ve known for a long time that wildfire is one of the biggest threats to our communities that we protect,� Highlands Fire Chief Todd Miller said. “Our hope is to bring partners together in another venue. We do training together, we look at the preseason outlook together � . This event is really geared toward getting our partners together to inform the public.�
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Highlands Fire District chief Todd Miller speaks during a wildfire preparedness day event at Highlands Fire District Station 23 on Saturday, April 26.
Hattie Loper, Arizona Daily Sun
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Several agencies provide resources during a wildfire preparedness day event hosted at Highlands Fire District Station 23 on Saturday, April 26.
Hattie Loper, Arizona Daily Sun
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Coconino County District 3 Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros speaks during a wildfire preparedness day event at Highlands Fire District Station 23 on April 26.
Hattie Loper, Arizona Daily Sun
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Highlands Fire District Chief Todd Miller speaks to a room of attendees during a wildfire preparedness day event at Highlands Fire District Station 23 on Saturday, April 26.
Hattie Loper, Arizona Daily Sun