The Bear Jaw Interagency Fire and Fuels Crew, a wildland fire initial attack and fuels management team jointly funded by the Highlands Fire District and Pinewood Fire Department, is no more.
The dissolution of the crew was announced by both departments at the beginning of March. On Wednesday, March 25, the Highlands Fire District hosted a community meeting at Station 23 in Mountainaire to address the loss.
Coconino County District 3 Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros speaks Wednesday during a community meeting at Station 23 of the Highlands Fire Department, discussing the discontinuation of the Bear Jaw Interagency Fire and Fuels Crew.
Lia Melissaratou asks Highlands Fire District Chief Todd Miller a question during a community meeting Wednesday at Station 23 in Mountainaire. Many local residents expressed frustrations with what they see as a reduction in services due to the dissolution of the Bear Jaw Interagency Fire and Fuels Crew.
Lia Melissaratou asks Highlands Fire District Chief Todd Miller a question during a community meeting Wednesday at Station 23 in Mountainaire. Many local residents expressed frustrations with what they see as a reduction in services due to the dissolution of the Bear Jaw Interagency Fire and Fuels Crew.
Alfred Baul asks Highlands Fire District Chief Todd Miller a question Wednesday during a community meeting in the Station 23 Community Room in Mountainaire.
Highlands Fire District Chief Todd Miller answers questions Wednesday night during a community meeting in the Station 23 Community Room in Mountainaire.
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