Construction of Prescott Fire Department’s New Training Tower is Underway!

Photo: New Training Tower

After years of planning and anticipation, Prescott Fire Department is proud to see construction begin on a modern, state-of-the-art training tower that will serve firefighters and regional partners for decades to come.

The new five-story facility is being constructed from ISO shipping containers and is designed to provide realistic, hands-on training in nearly every aspect of the fire service. The tower will feature dedicated live-fire training rooms, ventilation props, forcible entry and cutting stations, rappelling capabilities, an SCBA maze, smoke simulation systems, standpipe operations, interior and exterior stair systems, and numerous other training props that allow firefighters to safely train for the challenges they face in the field.

In addition to serving Prescott firefighters, the facility will provide valuable training opportunities for neighboring fire departments and public safety partners, strengthening regional cooperation and preparedness throughout Northern Arizona.

This project marks an important milestone for a department that has been serving the Prescott community since 1885. Prescott’s previous training tower went into service in 1979 and trained generations of firefighters. However, live-fire training was discontinued in the structure in 2000 due to safety concerns, and the tower was ultimately demolished in 2023 because of its deteriorating condition.

Prescott Fire has needed a modern training tower for many years. Through the steadfast support of our community, Prescott Fire was able to advance the construction of this vital training facility. We offer our sincere thanks for community member’s continued confidence in our mission.

This tower is more than a building—it’s an investment in firefighter safety, professional development, regional partnerships, and the continued protection of the communities we serve.

Training today. Protecting tomorrow