Prescott Fire Department has announced the deployment of a new engine company to support the increasing needs of the community. In a letter to internal staff and City leadership on August 18, Fire Chief Holger Durre announced the start of service, and why it matters.
“This marks an important milestone for our community and the Prescott Fire Department as this is the first day of service for our additional engine company made possible by Proposition 478 funding. The 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.”
The unit will operate Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., covering the 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 meaningful step toward meeting department and council goals related to reducing response times, strengthening public safety, and improving the level of service our residents expect and deserve.”
The Prescott Fire Department remains dedicated to meeting the public safety needs of the community. That’s why the department is placing the new engine in service ahead of establishing a permanent facility. Proposition 478 will fund the construction of a new fire station—Station 76, and while the design process for the station is already underway, its completion is still likely a couple of years out.
In the meantime, the department has identified a way to make an immediate impact. By implementing this additional engine company, they are strengthening their ability to meet resource demands and improve response times across the community.
For more information about the City’s public safety initiative, go to ParticipatePrescott.com and select Prop 478 Information.