¶ Lockett Ranches Fire District
The Lockett Ranches Fire District is a certified participant in the Firewise USA program. It serves to educate residents on fire hazards in the neighborhood and reduce the risks around their homes. The LRFD's ultimate goal is to help bring the neighbors of Lockett Ranches together in order to meet the growing challenges of living amid the threat of wildfires in and around Flagstaff, Arizona.
LRFD Board meetings are normally held every third Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at 4245 N. In the Pines Trail and, as long as the pandemic lasts, via GoToMeeting and conference call. Details will appear on the Monthly Agenda.
¶ SUMMARY OF OUR FIREWISE EDUCATION EVENTLocal experts talked about the Lot Review process and dealing with bark beetles  The Fire Board's recent virtual meeting explained how this year’s neighborhood Spring Cleanup event will be run and how lot owners can reduce fire risk on their properties in advance of the coming fire season. Several Lockett Ranches property owners showed up for the virtual meeting to hear a member of the Owners Association discussed the do's and don'ts for the annual Spring Cleanup; a local Firewise expert talk about the Lockett Ranches program and provide information on a new grant program to assist interested owners with forest treatment on their properties; and a local forester share information on pine bark beetles and how to recognize and treat infestations. Check out our informative slide show by clicking here. |
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¶ Firewise USA is a voluntary program that provides a framework to help communities like Lockett Ranches get organized, find direction and take action to increase the ignition resistance of our properties and open spaces. Click here to learn more about Firewise USA. Or check out this video of one of its success stories in a city similar to Flagstaff. |
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¶ Fire District News |
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INTRODUCING … FIREWISE RECOGNITIONS. The Fire Board has launched a new webpage that recognizes Lockett Ranches lot and home owners who have taken the initiative to reduce wildfire risk on their properties and improve the health of the forest around them. Check out our first installment. If you know of anyone who has taken such actions, send us a note (contact@lockettranches.com) so we can properly recognize this activity! FIRE/EMS PROTECTION CONTRACT UP FOR RENEWAL. The Board is in charge of the contract with the Flagstaff Fire Department that provides fire and Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) protection for Lockett Ranches. The contract will expire June 30, 2021, and negotiations regarding a renewed contract will begin shortly. Property owners pay for fire and EMS protection via county property taxes and this protection is a key element in the ability for owners to obtain fire insurance from their carriers. FIREWISE LOT REVIEWS BEGIN. In conjunction with the Lockett Ranches Owner Association (LROA), the Fire Board has created a new Firewise Lot Review Process. After our community’s close encounter with the Museum Fire in July 2019, the Association’s Development Guidelines were updated to include a requirement for owners building new structures to submit to the Design Review Committee a completed and signed Lockett Ranches Firewise Lot Review Form recognizing that a completed Firewise consultation has occurred prior to the Final Design Review taking place. See the Association’s current Development Guidelines for details about this requirement. Owners of existing properties, with or without structures, who are not currently building are also encouraged to sign up to receive a Firewise consultation on how to reduce fire risk to their property. Instructions on how to schedule a Lot Review can be obtained by calling Adam Whitman at Sterling Real Estate Management, 928-773-0690. |