¶ 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. via GoToMeeting. Email the Board at least 24 hours in advance at contact@lockettranches.com if you're interested in attending. Details about each meeting appear on the Monthly Agenda.
¶ Fighting Fire Without HydrantsHow the Flagstaff Fire Department responds to Lockett-like situations  The Fire Board asked Battalion Chief Torsten Palm of the Flagstaff Fire Department to explain the challenges of firefighting in a place like Lockett Ranches, which lacks fire hydrants and the type of access found in the city. Read his informative response, which includes how their shuttle system with water tankers (pictured above) works. |
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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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TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR PRESIDENT. In July, a letter from Fire Board President John Noll was sent to Lockett residents via the Owners Association regarding two important matters: the final 2022-23 budget, which includes a small increase in taxes, and potential property-access issues that could affect the efficiency of emergency responders. Click here to read the full letter. FIREWISE LOT REVIEWS AVAILABLE. In conjunction with the Lockett Ranches Owner Association, the Fire Board is offering Firewise Lot Reviews. After our community’s close encounter with recent wildfires, 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 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 free 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. FIREWISE RECOGNITIONS. The Fire Board 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!
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