Buckskin Fire District is located north of Parker, Arizona between Headgate Rock Dam and Parker Dam in La Paz County. The district is 15 miles long, and covers more than 32 square miles of rural property. We are responsible for all emergency fire and medical calls to a population of approximately 3200 permanent residents. Known as a popular resort community for water sports and desert enthusiasts, the tourist and part time population we serve can swell during peak seasons.
We respond from normal fire engines and water tenders, as well as a 28 foot Rescue/Patrol Boat for medical aid and rescue on or alongside the Colorado River, i.e., a vehicle in the water, boat fire, etc. EMS levels range from Basic Life Support to Paramedic. Annual call volume is typically 600.
We operate from three strategically located stations within the district (Station 11, Station 211, and Station 311). Station 311 resides in Town of Parker. Resources are dispatched based on the type and location of the incident, allowing us to provide efficient emergency response while maintaining coverage throughout the district.
Buckskin Fire District is located north of Parker, Arizona, between Headgate Rock Dam and Parker Dam in La Paz County. The district covers approximately 32 square miles and serves more than 3,200 full-time residents. As a popular destination for river recreation, off-road enthusiasts, and seasonal visitors, the population increases significantly during peak tourism periods.
Buckskin Fire District and Parker Fire District are governed by their respective elected Board. Through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), Parker Fire District contracts with Buckskin Fire District for administrative and operational management services. Both Boards provide policy direction and oversight to the Fire Chief, who is responsible for the administration and daily operations of both organizations. The Fire Chief oversees personnel, emergency services, training, financial management, and operational readiness to ensure the delivery of high-quality fire, EMS, rescue, and wildland services to the communities served by both districts.
Fire Station 11 -8500 Riverside DR
Built in 1983 with State Lake Improvement Funds (SLIF)
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Built in 1983 with State Lake Improvement Funds [SLIF]](https://www.buckskinfd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Station-11-1024x514.jpg)
The District staffs Station 11 with two personnel (2 personnel on an Engine). This station is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Minimum staffing of two is met by having a daily staff of two firefighters per shift.
Fire Station 211 – 3350 Parker Dam RD
Built in 1999
The District staffs Station 211 with two personnel (2 personnel on an Engine). This station is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Minimum staffing of two is met by having a daily staff of two firefighters per shift.
Fire Station 311 – 1016 S Fiesta Ave
Built in 2024
Station 311 serves as the home of the Buckskin Fire Wildland Division and houses the personnel, apparatus, and equipment dedicated to wildland fire response and deployment. The station supports local wildfire protection efforts while also providing resources for regional, state, and national assignments. Staffed by highly trained wildland firefighters, Station 311 plays a critical role in protecting lives, property, and natural resources through emergency response, wildfire suppression, and cooperative partnerships with local, tribal, state, and federal agencies.
The Fire Chief is available to perform all line and command functions and responds to all major incidents or as requested.
All off-duty full-time staff members are subject to recall if an incident occurs.
Buckskin Fire District’s Wildland Sessional Firefighters provide additional staffing for local response, wildland fire incidents, and state and national deployments. When not assigned to wildland operations, sessional personnel serve as the third firefighter on Engine 1101 out of Station 11, enhancing the district’s emergency response capabilities. The district strives to recruit highly qualified personnel who are not only NWCG red card qualified but also possess EMS and structural firefighting experience, allowing them to effectively support all aspects of the district’s mission.
BFD protects several key structures including the Central Arizona Water Pumping Plant; the Hydroelectric Parker Dam; the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Headgate Rock Dam; the Bill Williams Wildlife Refuge; Buckskin and River Island State Parks; and Arizona state land and Bureau of Land Management lands along the Colorado River as well as Bureau of Indian Affairs land which also borders our district.
BUCKSKIN FIRE WILDLAND DIVISON
The Buckskin Fire Wildland Division is responsible for providing wildland fire protection, prevention, and emergency response services for both Buckskin Fire District and Parker Fire District. Operating from Station 311, the division maintains trained personnel, specialized apparatus, and wildland firefighting resources capable of responding to local, regional, and national incidents. In addition to wildfire suppression, the division supports community safety through fire prevention efforts, emergency preparedness, and cooperative partnerships with local, tribal, state, and federal agencies. Through these partnerships and its commitment to professional training and operational readiness, the Buckskin Fire Wildland Division helps protect lives, property, natural resources, and the communities it serves.