COMMON QUESTIONS
ABOUT US
MISSION STATEMENT
The Lake Havasu City Fire Department will safely protect life, property, and the environment by providing professional, efficient, and cost effective services to those in need.
VISION
Through innovative, on-going, and progressive training, education, and resources, we will strive to be:
- An organization driven to provide a safe, cost effective, and efficient fire department while honoring our values, mission, and professionalism to achieve our goals
- Committed and accountable to those we serve
- Role models in our community and leaders in our profession
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
- CUSTOMER SERVICE - Every customer contact will serve as an opportunity to improve the situation in a professional manner.
- JOB PERFORMANCE - We will respond to all requests for assistance safety, promptly, and efficiently.
- COMMUNICATIONS - Communications will be clear, concise, courteous and easy to understand.
- ACCOUNTABILITY - we are accountable for our actions and how they affect others.
- LEADERSHIP - Our leadership style will be progressive, consistent, and adaptable by using accurate information to make appropriate decisions.
LAKE HAVASU CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONAL STUDY
AP Triton conducted an analysis of the overall operations of the Lake Havasu City Fire Department and the feasibility of providing an emergency medical service model that is focused on enhancing patient care, comprehensive coverage, quality care, and improved outcomes. The Lake Havasu City Fire Department Operational Study provides a benchmark of the Fire Department’s current fire, rescue, and emergency medical service delivery systems and community risk. The study will be used as a guide to improve the overall operations and service delivery to the community.
Click the link below to view the study.
MOHAVE COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW & UPDATE
A planning team comprised of representatives from Mohave County, City of Kingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Colorado City, the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, and the Hualapai Tribe have developed a draft 2022 Mohave County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This is an update of the 2016 Mohave County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which has been available on the Mohave County Risk and Emergency Management website for public review since 2016.
Public input on the current plan is important and very appreciated, and residents are encouraged to review the plan and offer comments.
Click here to review the draft.
Mohave County residents can send comments to the Mohave County Risk and Emergency risks Management Department; attention to Jazmyne Tarkowski.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE A TOUR OF ONE OF OUR FACILITIES?
If you would like to take a tour of one of our City facilities, please complete and send in the appropriate form from below. The best way to complete the form is to download to your computer and open with Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader will allow you to sign the form electronically and send to City staff through e-mail. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you will need to print the form and complete. Once the form is complete and signed, you can scan and e-mail to city staff or drop it off at City Hall. The e-mail address and address is below.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
STAFF & FACILITIES
ADMINISTRATION
- Peter Pilafas, Fire Chief
- Jasen Stello, Deputy Fire Chief (Operations)
- Garrett Roberts, Deputy Fire Chief (Administration)
- Karyn Howe, Management Analyst
- Kathy Myers, Support Services (Procurement)
PREVENTION
- Nathan Adler, Fire Marshal
- John Boone, Fire Prevention Officer
- William Sherman, Special Assignment Fire Inspector
- Gina Gutierrez, Public Educ. Specialist
- Lindsay Browning, Administration
SHIFT COMMANDERS OFFICE
- Scott Green, Battalion Chief (A Shift Commander)
- Jeff Kemp, Battalion Chief (B Shift Commander)
- Carl Stello, Battalion Chief (C Shift Commander)
TRAINING OFFICE
- Jason Macklem, Battalion Chief (Training)
- Tim Maple, Battalion Chief (EMS Coordinator)
- Janet Brantley, Administration
STAFFING
The standard daily staffing is 1 Battalion Chief, 6 Captains, 6 Engineers, and 12 Firefighters. When the number of personnel is reduced due to training or vacation, the minimum number of staff each day is 21.
FIRE STATION 1
- Battalion 1
- Truck 1
- Medic 1 Unit
FIRE STATION 2 & TRAINING FACILITY
- Engine 2
- Haz-Mat Unit 1 & Haz-Mat Unit 2 (trailer)
FIRE STATION 3
- Engine 3
- Rescue 3 (Desert Unit)
FIRE STATION 4
- Engine 4
- Rescue 42 (Technical Rescue Unit)
- Rescue 4 (Desert Unit)
FIRE STATION 5
- Engine 5
- Fire Boat
- CERT/Rehab Unit
FIRE STATION 6
- Engine 6
- Airport 1 (ARFF Unit)
FIRE STATIONS & HYDRANTS MAP
Click the link below to see a map of all City Fire Stations and fire hydrants.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) & TRAINING
EMS
Since 1978, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department has provided advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) service to the city and portions of southern Mohave County. In 1996, the service was expanded to include lake coverage with the addition of a fireboat.
The typical fire department response to a medical emergency includes at least 1 paramedic and 2 basic emergency medical technicians (EMT). Transport to Havasu Regional Medical Center is provided by River Medical Ambulance (AMR).
TRAINING
Our training facility includes administrative offices, 2 classrooms, a training tower, and drill grounds. The training office coordinates department training and testing. The mission of training is to provide realistic, on-going, and verifiable training.
PREVENTION & EDUCATION
FIRE PREVENTION
The Fire Prevention Division assists contractors and owners in obtaining the proper fire department permits, the plan submission process, plan review, and fire inspections as required by Lake Havasu City and the International Fire Code.
Lake Havasu City has adopted the 2018 International Fire Code and the accompanying National Fire Protection Association standards. Please review our Fire Code FAQ.
FIRE SPRINKLER INFORMATION
In September 1994, the Lake Havasu City Council adopted a sprinkler ordinance that required the installation of a fire sprinkler system in new construction for the following occupancies:
- All commercial structures regardless of size
- All multi-family structures regardless of size (such as duplexes, triplexes, apartments, etc.)
- Single family homes that are constructed where the slab of the main living area is 20 feet or more above the street level benchmark
- All new single family homes in planned residential developments
Note: Although the city ordinance does not require a sprinkler system in all single family homes, fire sprinklers are highly recommended.
COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION
The Lake Havasu City Fire Department offers a wide range of fire and life safety classes with the community's safety in mind. A Public Education Specialist, certified as an NFPA Educator, teaches the classes.
The ages of program participants range from preschool to older adult. Classes are conducted in various settings, such as schools, businesses, churches, community events, etc. Below are a few of the programs that are available:
- Fire Safety in the home/business/assembly
- Fire extinguisher classes
- Fire safety for older adults
- Youth Firesetter Intervention Program
- Babysitting classes during summer break.
- Child Safety Seat Program
If you have any questions about our programs please call Gina “Miss Gina” Gutierrez.
We are here to serve you...let us help you make Lake Havasu City a safe place to live!
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