Joint Powers Authority Study Update

The boards of the Copper Canyon Fire & Medical District (CCFMD) and Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) have approved moving forward with the planning process for a potential Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Following the completion of a comprehensive 145-page study by Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI), both boards reviewed the findings at a joint meeting on June 12, 2025, and unanimously agreed there was sufficient information to justify proceeding with JPA planning.

The boards have directed the Fire Chief to develop formal presentations for the public and the communities to ensure full transparency and community engagement in this important decision-making process. Details regarding public presentation dates, times, and locations will be announced as they are finalized. The complete ESCI study report is available for public review here.