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Two Sherwood Firefighters, Randy Rask and Matt McDowell, spent 9/11/23 climbing stairs at NAU in full gear. Thanks for your service!

Due to the heavy snow recently, the Sherwood Forest Fire District (SFEFD) has been receiving a number of calls asking for snow removal.  After consulting with our insurance provider, it has been confirmed that the SFEFD does not have insurance coverage for snow removal.  It will be the policy of this fire district NOT to assist with snow removal from private property. 

Listed below, in no specific order, are local contractors listed on social media that are in the area stating they provide snow removal.  The SFEFD does not sponsor, endorse, or receive any financial compensation from these entities.

I have directed our fire personnel that if they are going to help residents with snow, they will not have liability or injury coverage.  All agreements will be between the residents and the off-duty personnel.

John D. Moede, Fire Chief
Sherwood Forest Estates Fire District

We are not having the board meeting scheduled today, January 17, 2023, due to  weather conditions.

The next meeting will be February 21,2023 at 5:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please give me a call.

Thank you,

Steve Diefenderfer

SFEFD Chair

CHIEF’S REPORT NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Activity:         

• Incidents since last Board Meeting:
  • No incidents
• Region Covid report
  • Covid at LOW level.  Protective measures still apply.
    • Emphasis being placed on Influenza

Equipment:    

• Apparatus Update
  • Engine 1 (In Service) Needs ground lights and siren. Carbide chain for chain saw
  • FR 10 (In Service)
  • Tender 4 (In Service) Horn not working, uknown battery date, needs water tube replacement and worklights
  • Tender 5 (In Service) needs interior light
  • Brush 6 (In Service) Plow is on and ready for use
  • Tender 8 (In Service) water site tube needs replaced
  • Brush 11 (In Service). Front shocks leaking oil, alternator questionable
  • Ford Excursion (In Service). 
  • Trailer 10 – (OUT OF SERVICE) Still at Outlaws
  • Preventative Maintenance plan developed and plan for pump testing identified

• Station
  • Emergency power follow up.  Waiting for generator
  • Air Compressor has been replaced/pending oiler/water seperator/ floor and storage clean up accomplished
  • Repair to rear heater B1 pending
  • Superior Propane tanks delivered and functioning well
  • Suburban Propane tanks still here
  • Repair to west fire hydrant complete (not tested yet), bollards to recieve reflective tape
  • Base station radio power back up battery pending
  • Backyard clean up continues
  • Radios – Looking at next generation of radios
  • Sinkage in driveway primary priority,  K. Perkins unavailable . Have contracted with Fuller Dirt Works
  • Deisel fuel station being re-examined (quote attached)

Training:         Bi-monthly trainings continue.  October 19, 2 members, 2 hours.  November 5, 3 members 2 hours, Pressure bandages, TQ application, AED practice, inventory review.  Next training November 16, 6 pm

District Notes:

• Fire danger is LOW with wind, snow and rain in the region
• Regional Winter Prep meeting (equipment and comms process)
• NOAA Weather Prediction Meeting
• FCC reconciliation process ongoing
• Firewise update submitted, 2023 process
• PFAC meeting Nov 9 (Sherwood rotation)
• Medical training Nov 11 meeting (HCFR)
• Continuity book development continues
• New vehicle search continues
• Station Power outage November 13/14
• PROP 310 has failed

Respectfully Submitted:

John D. Moede, Fire Chief

With no candidates running for the Sherwood Forest Estates Fire District Board in this year’s mid-term elections, there are two vacancies to be filled.  Normally when vacancies occur, the board elects residents of the fire district to temporarily fill them until the next county election (ARS 48-805.B.1).

The board is made up of five residents that are elected to the office and consists of a Chairperson, a Treasurer, a Secretary and two Members-at-Large.  The board meets every 3^rd Tuesday of the month and the meetings generally last for about 30 minutes, with an occasional special meeting called for matters when time is of the essence. 

If you would be interested in one of these two vacancies, please email the board Secretary at:

SFEFDBPaul@yahoo.com

A “show-of-interest” form will be sent/delivered to you and picked up when you have completed it.  Both positions will be filled at the November 15, 2022 board meeting which will be held at the fire house at 6:00 PM.

Please help us support our fire department.

As of noon, June 28th Coconino LIFTS Stage 3 Fire Restrictions: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2595/Fire-Restriction-Information

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Beginning May 5, Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions go into effect on the Williams and Tusayan Districts of the Kaibab National Forest and the entirety of the Coconino National Forest.

The city of Flagstaff and Williams will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions at that time as well.

Under Forest Service Stage 1 restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are prohibited, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site. Fireworks are always prohibited on all national forest and state lands.

Using a device that is solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.

Fire restrictions are implemented to help prevent human-caused fires and to limit the exposure of visitors during periods of potentially dangerous fire conditions. Decisions about fire restrictions are based on a combination of carefully measured factors. Criteria used to determine when to implement restrictions include current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels, enduring drought and available firefighting resources.

Additional restrictions could be forthcoming if conditions warrant. Fire restrictions typically remain in effect until the area receives significant, widespread precipitation.

Violations could result in mandatory appearance in a federal court, fines or jail time.

The public is reminded to always be extra cautious when recreating on public lands, regardless of restrictions.

More information on all Arizona state and federal fire restrictions, including an interactive map, is available by visiting wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.

CHIEF’S REPORT APRIL 19, 2022

Activity:         

• Incidents since last Board Meeting:
  • 03/20/2022 – Structure Fire, 1870 Silver Bear
  • 03/21/2022  – Welfare Check, 73xx Long Bow
  • 03/24/2022 – Train Derailment, 7th Street X Route 66
  • 04/03/2022   – Bee issue, 77xx Knighthood
• Region Covid report
  • Ominicron cases decreasing in County.  Impact of BA.2 Variant appears to not be causing admissions. Preventive physical measures still apply 
    • Supply of protective equipment remains strong

Equipment:    

• Apparatus Update
  • Engine 1 (In Service)  Needs siren, additional hose and FLIR wiring requested. Straps on backboard. Tires pending
  • FR 10 (In Service)
  • Tender 4 (In Service) Looking to add worklights
  • Tender 5 (OUT OF SERVICE), Radio installed. Air Generator replaced (120 PSI), water leak found underneath needs welding – pending
  • Brush 6 (In Service) Plow slated to come off soon
  • Tender 8 (In Service) Fuel leak repair looks good.  Filled with water and equipment. Pump leak repair on hold
  • Brush 11 (In Service). Tires pending
  • Ford Excursion (In Service) Windshield replaced, Radio installed
  • Trailer 10 – Wheels done. Projects pending – axle, lights, brakes, hose and pump

• Station
  • Brush tool prep/clean up, getting ready for season
  • New water system functioning well.  5K water tank moved, Hydrant repair pending
  • Extinguisher project started, waiting for cylindar testing
  • Repeater – In place and functioning,  6 portable radios have temp freq on deck 1. Still looking into discrepancies on frequencies.  Looking to exchange portables for new frequency download.  All apparatus now have red channel on radios.  Working with Guardian to produce vehicle identifications
  • Emergency power project continues
  • Hose purchase plan, nozzles
  • Tire project 2 vehicle remaining ( E -1 and B 11) $5,200.00 (est)
  • Small engine vendor found, plan for future
  • Looking for home for reel and pump on side yard
  • Draft plan for diesel fuel tank on side of station

Training:         Bi-monthly trainings continue.  March 31, 2 members driving training x 2 hours (spontaneous). April 2, 4 members, E – 1 pumping and hoseline operations, Tender 5 support and filling operations, new radio testing. X 4 hours. Next training April 20 (6 pm). May 7 change of training to April 30 (9 am)

District Notes:

• Fire danger is Moderate.  No Fire Restrictions (Red Flag warning at Rim on Saturday)
• Fire season planning includes meeting of regional partners (4/16/22).  Meeting  (3/25/22) with CCSO reference evacuation planning.  Working with Kaibab Prevention Officer for future  interaction. CWPP – no follow up. Reached out to Emergency Management
• Time away

Respectfully Submitted:

John D. Moede, Fire Chief

CHIEF’S REPORT MARCH 15, 2022

Activity:         

• Incidents since last Board Meeting:
  • 03/05/2022 – Structure Fire, 367 East Tank Street
• Region Covid report
  • Ominicron cases decreasing in County.  Preventive physical measures still apply 
    • Supply of protective equipment remains strong

Equipment:    

• Apparatus Update
  • Engine 1 (In Service)  Needs siren, FLIR wiring requested.
  • FR 10 (In Service)
  • Tender 4 (In Service) Looking to add worklights
  • Tender 5 (In Service), Radio work for non functioning radio in process, looking to add work lights
  • Brush 6 (In Service) Plow on.
  • Tender 8 (OUT of SERVICE) Fuel leak repaired, pending fuel tank observation and pump leak.  Invioice attached
  • Brush 11 (In Service)
  • Ford Excursion (In Service) Radio work pending
  • Trailer 10 – Wheels receiving tires now. Projects pending – axle, lights, brakes,hose and pump

• Station
  • Weather impact on Station and apparatus
  • Water system in station overhauled.  New system functioning well.  Quote pending for 5K water tank movement
  • Quote requested for hydrant repair
  • Extinguisher project started with all extinguishers being exchanged, tested , repaired or purchased.  Exit signs bulbs and batteries being replaced
  • Repeater – In place and functioning,  6 portable radios have temp freq on deck 1.  Multiple discrepencies found still working on verifying them.  Phase 2 to exchange portables for new frequency download.  Phase 3 is the apparatus radios (Ford and Tender 5 need Red channel)
  • Completed work with Verizon and Guardian to upgrade EMAG phone and dispatch process.  Tones did work for 2/7/22 incident, process continues
  • Emergency power project continues
  • Station expansion quotes still in progress
  • Small engine plan being changed, looking for new vendor
  • Looking for location for reel and pump on side yard

Training:         Bi-monthly trainings continue.  March 5 training consisted of 3 members, Review of radio frequency progress, overview of lessons learned from structure fire, SCBA practice and issues update X 1.5 hrs. Next training March 16 (6 pm)

District Notes:

• Fire danger is Low.  No Fire Restrictions
• Fire season planning includes meeting of regional partners (tentative date April 16).  Working with CCSO reference evacuation planning.  CWPP follow up pending. Reached out to Emergency Management

Respectfully Submitted:

John D. Moede, Fire Chief