About Ponderosa Fire District

Ponderosa Fire District (PFD) is a rural fire district in Northern Arizona located 10 miles west of Flagstaff. The District encompasses approximately 29 square miles, serving a population of approximately 3,200 in the communities of A-1 Mountain, Saskan Ranch, Bellemont, and Parks, Arizona. In addition, PFD provides emergency services for 20 miles of Interstate-40 from exit 171 to exit 191.

PFD is an all-hazard agency that provides traditional fire services, emergency medical services, wildland firefighting, public education, and prevention inspections. The majority of PFD calls are medical emergencies particularly on I-40 during inclement weather. However, much of the District consists of densely forested land and the threat from wildfire is the highest risk for all of the communities we serve.

Bellemont is a diverse community comprised of a modern 300-home subdivision, small manufacturing, and industrial businesses, and a busy travel/truck fueling station. PFD also provides mutual aid assistance to the Camp Navajo Army Depot which is located in Bellemont on the south side of I-40. Parks is a rural community with homes on one-acre or larger lots, two convenience stores, and a K-8 grade school. The entire southern boundary of the District is bordered by the BNSF railroad.

PFD responds out of two stations and is a combination fire department with career and reserve/volunteer firefighters. The Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Administrative Chief, and Office Assistant all work out of Station 82 in Bellemont, Arizona. PFD has three full-time duty crews consisting of a Captain, an Engineer, and a Firefighter/EMT.

Station 81 is located in Parks, Arizona. It consists of three bays that house a Type 1 Engine, a Water Tender and a Brush Truck. Station 81 has a modular dwelling that allows firefighters housing while on duty. PFD administrative offices, four dormitories, and a community room are located in Bellemont at Station 82. This station has three bays and a command bay which holds Command Rigs, Type 1 Engine, Type 6 Engine, and a Type 3 Engine.