The annual multi agency “Basin Operation Drill” is planned for today and tomorrow, in the Groom Creek area south of Prescott, Arizona. The drill will involve the Prescott National Forest, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, City of Prescott Fire, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Bureau of Land Management and many other emergency response agencies including Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, and several volunteer organizations. The annual basin operations drill provides all participants an opportunity to train together, test communication systems and equipment in preparation for the upcoming wildfire season. For training purposes fire managers will simulate 3-6 small fires over the two days near Schoolhouse Gulch pending favorable weather conditions.
