Mohave County, Arizona (pop. 213,267) is protected by a combination system. Career departments serve Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Kingman, while 13 fire districts and departments, from Fort Mojave Mesa and Northern Arizona to Beaver Dam-Littlefield and Colorado City, cover the communities in between, and the Hualapai Nation runs its own emergency services. Much of the county's 13,311 square miles of land is open desert, where wildfires fall to state and federal agencies.
Mohave County Emergency Management (main line)
(928) 757-0910- Bullhead City Fire, non-emergency dispatch: (928) 763-1999
- Lake Havasu City Fire Department: (928) 855-1141
- Kingman Fire Department: (928) 753-2891
- Mohave County Emergency Management, 3715 Sunshine Drive, Kingman, AZ 86409, USA
- mohave.gov — Emergency Management
Who Provides Fire Protection in Mohave County
- Three city departments — Lake Havasu City (career, 7 stations, 80 career firefighters), Bullhead City (mostly career, 5 stations, 75 career) and Kingman (mostly career, 4 stations, 55 career), figures as reported to the USFA registry.
- 13 fire districts and departments serving unincorporated communities. Northern Arizona Fire District, formed in 2008 from the Hualapai Valley, Valle Vista, Truxton, Chloride and Valentine districts, serves about 18,612 residents around Kingman and along Route 66. Fort Mojave Mesa reported 3,352 incidents in 2025.
- Hualapai Nation Department of Emergency Services — three stations on the Hualapai Reservation (Peach Springs, Milkweed housing district, Grand Canyon West).
- Wildland fire outside districts and cities: Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management or the BLM; the National Park Service and the BIA on park and tribal land.
Dispatch centers in Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City coordinate fire resources in their areas; Kingman is also the zone center for out-of-county mutual aid. Call 911; calls are routed by address.
Fire Departments in Mohave County
| Department | Type / stations | Headquarters | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City Fire Department | Career, 7 | 2330 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City | (928) 855-1141 |
| Bullhead City Fire Department | Mostly career, 5 | Station 7, 2751 Laughlin Ranch Blvd, Bullhead City | (928) 758-3971 |
| Kingman Fire Department | Mostly career, 4 | 412 E Oak St, Kingman | (928) 753-2891 |
| Northern Arizona Fire District | Mostly career, 7 | 2600 E Northern Ave, Kingman | (928) 757-3151 |
| Fort Mojave Mesa Fire District | Career, 2 | 2230 Joy Ln, Fort Mohave | (928) 768-9181 |
| Mohave Valley Fire District | Mostly career, 3 | 1451 E Willow Dr, Mohave Valley | (928) 768-9113 |
| Desert Hills Fire District | Mostly career, 2 | 3983 London Bridge Rd, Lake Havasu City | (928) 764-3333 |
| Golden Valley Fire District | Mostly volunteer, 3 | 749 S Egar Rd, Golden Valley | (928) 565-3479 |
| Golden Shores Fire Department | Mostly career, 1 | 12950 Oatman Hwy, Topock | (928) 768-4546 |
| Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District | Mostly volunteer, 2 | 16126 Pierce Ferry Rd, Dolan Springs | (928) 767-3300 |
| Pinion Pine Fire District | Mostly volunteer, 2 | 2836 S DW Ranch Rd, Kingman | (928) 757-1207 |
| Pine Lake Fire District | Volunteer, 2 | 4564 Hualapai Mountain Rd, Kingman | (928) 757-3570 |
| Yucca Fire District | Volunteer, 2 | 12349 S Frontage Rd, Yucca | (928) 766-2300 |
| Oatman Fire Department | Volunteer, 1 | PO Box 422, Oatman | Not published |
| Beaver Dam-Littlefield Fire District | Mostly volunteer, 3 | 630 N Highway 91, Beaver Dam | (928) 347-5114 |
| Colorado City Fire District | Volunteer, 3 | 40 S Pioneer St, Colorado City | (928) 875-2400 |
| Hualapai Nation Dept. of Emergency Services | Tribal, 3 | 921 Hualapai Way, Peach Springs | Not published |
The registry also lists Grapevine Mesa Fire District (Meadview, 1 station); the county's 2025 list omits it and shows Meadview as Lake Mohave Ranchos Station 43. Northern Arizona Fire District says it has nine stations (registry: seven).
Other fire services: Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport Fire Department — airport rescue and firefighting, 1 station (county station table).
Volunteer stations are not always staffed. For anything urgent, call 911 rather than a station number.
Estimated Response Time
Radius is estimated as √(area ÷ (stations × π)). Lake Havasu City (7 stations, 46.3 sq mi of land) averages about 1.5 miles, Kingman (4 stations, 37.5 sq mi) about 1.7 miles and Bullhead City (5 stations, 59.4 sq mi) about 1.9 miles. The rest of the county (about 13,170 sq mi, 6 residents per square mile) has about 36 stations, roughly 10.8 miles each — very rough, as district stations sit in their communities and most land is empty desert.
| Radius | Three cities (career) | Fire district communities | Remote areas (volunteer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1.5 mi | 4–6 min | 5–8 min | 8–12 min |
| 1.5–3 mi | 6–8 min | 7–10 min | 10–14 min |
| 3–6 mi | 8–11 min | 9–13 min | 12–18 min |
| > 6 mi | 11+ min | 13+ min | 18+ min |
Typical expectation: about 5–8 minutes in Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Kingman; inside a fire district it depends on distance to its station, and remote desert addresses can wait 18 minutes or more.
Estimated Fire Control Time
| Fire size | Example | Indicative time |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Brush patch, dumpster, small vehicle | 5–20 min |
| Medium | Room-and-contents, car fully involved | 15–45 min |
| Large | Whole house, commercial unit | 45–120 min |
| Major | Multi-alarm, industrial, large desert or forest wildfire | 2–12+ hours |
Expect the upper end of each range in remote areas. Wildfires outside districts and cities are handled through the Arizona Dispatch Center or the BLM dispatch center.
Apparatus, Equipment & Staffing
Firefighters reported to the USFA registry (16 local departments):
- Career firefighters
- 366
- Volunteer firefighters
- 149
- Paid-per-call firefighters
- 142
Fleet counts are not published.
- Fire suppression
- EMS
- Wildland
Ratings & Accreditation
ISO ratings for Mohave County departments are not published on the pages we checked.
Outdoor burning: Most open burning needs an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) permit, free and valid for one year; ADEQ delegates permits to many fire departments, so ask your fire district first. The Board of Supervisors can prohibit outdoor fires (the May 21, 2026 prohibition has been lifted).
Neighboring Counties
- Washington County, UT (north)
- Kane County, UT (northeast)
- Coconino County, AZ (east)
- Yavapai County, AZ (east)
- La Paz County, AZ (south)
- San Bernardino County, CA (southwest)
- Clark County, NV (west)
- Lincoln County, NV (northwest)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Mohave County?
Mohave County Emergency Management: (928) 757-0910. Bullhead City Fire non-emergency dispatch: (928) 763-1999. For any fire or medical emergency, always call 911.
Who fights fires outside the cities?
Thirteen fire districts and departments, including Northern Arizona, Golden Valley, Fort Mojave Mesa, Mohave Valley, Desert Hills and Lake Mohave Ranchos, plus the Hualapai Nation on its reservation. Wildfires outside districts are managed by state forestry or the BLM.
How many fire stations are in Mohave County?
About 52: 49 reported to the USFA registry by 16 local departments and 3 Hualapai Nation stations, plus an airport fire station in Bullhead City.
How fast does the fire department respond in Mohave County?
About 5–8 minutes for the first unit in Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Kingman. In fire districts it depends on distance to the station, and remote desert addresses can wait 18 minutes or more.
Do I need a burn permit in Mohave County?
In most cases yes: an ADEQ open burning permit, free and valid for one year, or a permit from your local fire district where ADEQ has delegated it. Check for county fire prohibitions first.
Last verified:
- U.S. Fire Administration — National Fire Department Registry (Arizona download, retrieved October 12, 2026) (departments, stations, staff; self-reported)
- Mohave County — Fire Departments contact list (revised July 8, 2025) (addresses, phones)
- Mohave County GIS — Fire Stations Data Table (stations)
- Mohave County EOP — ESF 4 Firefighting Annex (dispatch, mutual aid, wildland roles)
- Mohave County — Risk and Emergency Management (phone, fire prohibition)
- ADEQ — Burn Permit FAQs (open burning permits)
- Bullhead City Fire Department (Station 7, dispatch line)
- Fort Mojave Mesa Fire District (2025 incidents, dispatch)
- Northern Arizona Fire District — Our History
- Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District (Meadview)
- Golden Valley Fire District (burn permits)
- Mohave Valley Fire District (burn permits)
- Desert Hills Fire District
- Wikipedia — Mohave County, Arizona (2020 Census population, area, neighbors)
- Wikipedia — Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman (2020 Census population, land area)