Submitted by Mayor Bob Morris, Cave Creek
After the 2020 wildland fire burned approximately 2,700+ acres of Cave Creek property and impacted several structures, the Town Council worked quickly to find a solution to provide the community with the fire and emergency services it desperately needed. Beginning on January 3, 2022, the Town partnered with the Daisy Mountain Fire District. Daisy Mountain operates five fire stations and serves approximately 200 square miles of diverse terrain near Cave Creek. Daisy Mountain’s familiarity with the region made it an outstanding partner with Cave Creek, and it saved many residents money by not having subscription fees for fire service.
Through this partnership, the Town agreed to construct a new fire station, purchase a fire engine and a brush truck, and hire and train the firefighters/paramedics needed to staff the station and equipment. All of this has been accomplished without new bonds or taxes.
With Daisy Mountain as a partner and Cave Creek having its firefighting resources, more emergency and fire resources are now available to respond quickly to fires and incidents in our town. Wildland fires in our area are being attacked more quickly and extinguished before they become potential major incidents thanks to our expanded available emergency equipment and crews. Cave Creek Fire Department and Daisy Mountain Fire District are saving more property and potentially more lives.
The dedication ceremony and open house will be held on Tuesday, December 10, starting at 9 a.m. I encourage all residents to attend this historic event for the Town. The new fire station is located at 37402 N. Cave Creek Road.
Look for more information about this special event on the Town’s website at www.cavecreekaz.gov.
