Crown King Fire Department Fundraiser

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Cactus4Wheelers 4x4 group in Phoenix, Arizona is planning their annual 4x4 run up to Crown King. Last week the group thought the run would be cancelled and their annual tradition changed forever when the Horse Fire started and threatened the mountain town. Now that the fire is contained and residents are back in business, the group is continuing to plan their annual trip.

A member saw a story on 3TV about the Crown King Fire Department and the budget issues they are in due to the fire. 

The group is collecting donations and will be delivering 100% of the proceeds to the Crown King Fire Department. You can also contact the Fire Department directly at the contact information below.

P.O. BOX 397
CROWN KING, AZ 86343
928-632-7163 Non Emergency

CROWN KING, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) 10/27/2020 -- The Horse Fire up north is finally more than 70 percent contained. That's one obstacle down for Crown King firefighters, who spent days keeping flames away from town. Now, the crews have a new battle they're facing.

"Twelve firefighters working ten to 15 hours a day for those seven days drained our budget," said Crown King Fire Chief Ian Dougherty.

 The new concern is figuring out how the department will pay its crew.

"Very worried," said Dougherty. "These are our jobs. This is our town. It's a lot of stress."
Even before the Horse Fire, he says the department was out of money.

"We get money from taxes from the county," said Dougherty. "That money for us this year is about just under $100,000."

The Horse Fire cost The Crown King Fire Department 15 to 20 thousand dollars.

"Our hardcover cost is just about $25,000 a month or $300,000 a year, so a fire like this already taxed our budget even more," said Dougherty.

He says Yavapai County gave them a loan to make ends meet for now until more funds come through.

"We've always lived on the edge since I've worked for Crown King Fire Department," said Dougherty. "The thing that's really kept us afloat is personnel grants to keep full-time staff here, equipment grants, vehicle grants, so that's really kept us afloat."

He said anyone could send donations to The Crown King Fire Department.