District News

Helicopter dropping water on a wildfire near mountains under a blue sky with clouds.

Check here for the latest news and events happening in our district

A truck with its hood up, surrounded by law enforcement officers on a road at night, with red and blue lights flashing.

Highway 6 Shooting

On February 25th, White Mountain units were dispatched to a possible gunshot victim on Hwy 6 in Queen Valley. On arrival, White Mountain Medics found…

A red fire truck parked on a dirt road in a desert landscape with a clear blue sky and distant mountains.

Residential Structure Fire

This morning, at 0745, White Mountain Fire Units were paged to a residential structure fire. Sadly, one person was killed in the fire An active…

Two firefighters stand in front of a large, blazing wildfire with a text overlay: "STANDING WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA."

White Mountain Responds to Southern California Conflagration

White Mountain Fire received a request for resources on Tuesday evening, January 7, to provide an engine for the Mono County Task Force to respond…

A group of rescue workers in uniform stand around gear, preparing for an operation in a desert setting.

5 Year Strategic Plan

The plan has been completed. Print copies will be available at the Annual Community Dinner on January 11, 2025, at the Benton Community Center, 6-8 PM

People gathered in a hall, sitting around tables with flowers and drinks. Casual setting, possibly an event or gathering.

Community Dinner

Make plans now to join us for our annual Community Dinner. Full dinner is served free of charge. Catch up with the latest happenings at White…

CAL FIRE news release about burn permits and open burning in Inyo and Mono counties effective December 6, 2024.

Burn suspension has been lifted.

Residential pile burning is now allowed with valid burn permit on permissive burn days. Check out our website on the Burn Permits tab for more…

A large fire consuming structures, with intense flames and smoke visible.

New Incident - Structure Fire 11/15/24

White Mountain Fire units were dispatched to a residential structure fire at approximately 2245 on 11-15-24 at Cottonwood Ranch in Hammil Valley. Upon…

Wrecked pickup truck in a field at twilight.

New Incident - 11/13/2024 - Single Vehicle Rollover

White Mountain units were dispatched to an unknown injury accident at 4:46 PM to Highway 6, north of Chicago Canyon Road. The driver had self-…

A vehicle on fire at night by the side of the road.

New Incident - Semi-Trailer Fire 10/30/2024

White Mountain Fire units were dispatched to a semi-trailer fire at midnight on 10/30/24. The location given by the reporting party was ambiguous…

A severely damaged car on the side of the road with a firefighter and emergency vehicle in the background.

Single-Vehicle Roll OVer 10/17/2024

White Mountain Units responded to a single-vehicle rollover today at 12:30 PM at Hwy 120 and Foothill Rd. Medic 4 transported one patient to Northern…

Firefighter showing kids a fire truck on a sunny day, children lined up on grass, water spray in background.

Fire Prevention Day at Edna Beaman School

The White Mountain Fire Department spent Monday with the kids from Edna Beaman School in Benton to kick off Fire Prevention Week, which will take…

A website header for "White Mountain Fire Protection District" with a notification about a burn ban.

Exciting News: We’ve Just Launched Our New Website!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Explore a fresh, user-friendly design that enhances your experience while navigating…

Emergency Services Survey

PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY! We need your help in coming up with a realistic 5 Year Plan. It starts with community input

A poster expresses thanks to sponsors for 2024, lists names, and includes an image of a firetruck.

2024 Benton Music Festival

The 2024 Benton Music Festival was a stunning success this year. With beautiful weather, grand performances by talented musicians, an excellent mix…

Rolled-up yellow fire hoses in a truck bed, a person standing, trees and power lines in the background.

Sign up for updates from White Mountain Fire Protection District