WINTER STORM DAMAGE 2010.

Did your property sustain damage for the Winter Storm 2010?  Apache County has been declared a disaster area.  If your property was damaged contact Rob Grimsley with Apache County Emergency Management at (928) 337-4368, ask for Emergency Management.  Rob can assist in you in getting in touch with ADEM (Arizona Department of Emergency Management) to assist with reimbursement.  To assist with clean up of damaged trees, down limbs and fuel hazard see the Greer Fire District Fuels Reduction below.

Fuels Reduction Grant

The Greer Fire District has received funds to be disbursed over the next 3 years to reimburse homeowners for up 90% or $1200 per acre for cleaning up their properties and reducing fuel load.  Look for information packets under Greer Firewise page.  If you are interested fill out the packet and return to the Greer Fire District.  You may also stop by Station #2 and fill one out. Help with Storm clean up, take advantage of our Grant.  Must meet Grant requirements.

Cinder Pit

Cinder Pit is OPEN.  Pit hours Monday - Saturday 0800 - 1600 hrs.

Home owners continue to take advantage of the cinder pit being open; slash and debris as properties are being cleaned up.  We commend those who have cleaned their properties or are in the process of cleaning and encourage them to maintain their properties clear of slash and debris, reducing the potential for fire. 

Things YOU can do to Protect your Home & Property

• Create a “Defensive Space” – Remove all dry grass, brush, dead leaves & slash ATLEAST 30 FEET from your Home. Fire Resistant landscaping is recommended.

• Remove any & all branches overhanging or within 10 feet of your roof.

• Cover your chimney/stovepipes with non-flammable screen (Spark Arrester) of ¼ inch or smaller mesh.

• Any new construction or remodeling should be done with Fire Resistant materials, including siding and roofing.

• Space trees and shrubs 10 feet apart. Reduce the number of trees in heavily wooded areas.

• Trees taller than 18 feet, prune lower branches 6 feet off the ground, prevent fire from reaching the tops of trees.

• Stack firewood & scrap piles at least 30 feet from your home and clear flammable vegetation within 10 feet of the piles.

• Locate LPG tanks at least 30 feet from any structure and surround the tank with a 10 foot clearance around.

• Maintain your “DEFENSIVE SPACE.”

If you would like other suggestions or recommendations to protect your Home & Property or have questions or concerns regarding safety, fire conditions, fire prevention or general questions about the Greer Fire Department you may contact us at (928) 735-7279.

Thank You, Greer Fire District

Mark Wade – CEP
Fire Chief
Greer Fire Department