The Prescott Fire Department has deployed a new engine company to support the increasing needs of the community. “The (City) Council’s commitment is allowing us to move quickly to address identified service gaps. This is evidence that we are acting as quickly as possible to address the response gaps that were identified,” Fire Chief Holger Durre said.
Launched in August, the unit operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., covering areas around Highway 89 and Prescott Lakes Parkway that need better service. The department plans to expand this coverage in early 2026 after newly hired firefighters graduate from the fall academy.
This deployment represents a step toward meeting department and council goals related to reducing response times, strengthening public safety and improving the level of service.
To meet the public safety needs of the community, the department is placing the new engine in service ahead of establishing a permanent facility. Proposition 478 will fund the construction of Station 76, and while the design process for the station is already underway, its completion is still likely a couple of years away.
In the meantime, by implementing this additional engine company, the department is strengthening its ability to meet resource demands and improve response times across the community.
For more information about the City’s public safety initiative, go to www.ParticipatePrescott.com and select Prop 478 Information.
