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Fire Prevention
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Burn Permits
City burn permits can be obtained free of charge at Cottonwood Fire and Medical Department.
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CPR Classes
Sign up for a class held at our offices.
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Car Seat Safety
The Cottonwood Fire and Medical Department offers free child safety seat inspections.
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Fire Extinguisher Training
We provide hands-on training and education to local businesses on the specific use of the different types of fire extinguishers.
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Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is celebrated in the month of October.
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Fire Sprinklers
The City of Cottonwood has a sprinkler ordinance in place to protect lives and property in new residential and commercial construction.
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Investigations
The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for investigating the origin and cause of certain "red-flag" fires.
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Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
The Cottonwood Fire and Medical Department has a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program to help protect our children.
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Life Safety Inspections
Safety inspections on all commercial properties are a top priority of the Fire Prevention Division.
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Plan Review
The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for reviewing plans to ensure that all fire code requirements adopted by the city and/or state are met for any structure being built in our community.
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Public Education & Station Tours
The Cottonwood Fire and Medical Department, in conjunction with other fire agencies in the Verde Valley, provide education in our area schools via innovative Spring and Fall programs.
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Smoke Detectors
Remember to test your detector once a month.
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Weed Abatement
During the summer months, dry weeds, grass and brush present a severe fire hazard to our community.