Chino Valley Fire District

The Chino Valley Fire District was established on September 28, 1961 by a group of 33 people using funds collected by potlucks, dances and other activities. The CVFD became official in October of 1961 with an elected Fire Chief and an appointed Secretary and Treasurer.

Today the CVFD has grown to include 24 full time suppression personnel, 5 administrative personnel including the Fire Chief, Fire Marshall and Operations Chief, and 15 Reserve Fire Fighters. The CVFD is governed by a board of 5 elected members that serve 4 year terms.

CVFD currently staffs 3 stations around the clock, Stations 61and Station 62 located in Chino Valley and Station 63 located in Paulden.

The District covers an area that is approximately 100 square miles with a population of more than 15,000. In the year 2003, CVFD personnel responded to a more than 1800 Medical, Fire, and other incident calls.

Above: Station 61; below: Station 63