Firewise and Miscellaneous Cleanup Activities Supported by WVFD 

Fire Chief Bryan Smith of the Williamson Valley Fire District has again arranged for dumpsters to be used by local communities including LV Ranch. Two dumpsters were delivered on October 15th; one is located at the fire station and the other by the old corrals in Crossroads Ranch II. 

Here are the guidelines for using the dumpsters:

• Old wire fencing, wood too large to chip, chunks of concrete, old appliances, brush and general junk.

• No items considered toxic or environmentally sensitive - no paint or chemicals, motor oil or other automotive liquids, flammable liquids, explosives, batteries, dead animals, whole tires, appliances containing freon.

• Please place brush next to the dumpsters. The fire department will utilize the county chipper to reduce the brush to mulch.

Please Note:

• If you would like the county chipper to come to your property, call the fire district office (928.717.2304) to get on the list; exact dates for the chipper are unknown at this time.

• A WVFD firefighter will bring the chipper to you and operate it. All chipped "mulch" will be discharged back onto your property. The chipper is very heavy - pile your "chip-ables" near a solid surface. This opportunity will save you money and time - no need to pay for haulage and dump fees at the transfer station or spend time and effort burning piles.

if you'd like a fire wise assessment of your property to guide you in trimming / clearing, please contact Karen Austermiller (928-379-3070) or WVFF Sean Kauffman (602-790-7954) for a complementary assessment. You can also call the Fire Station at 928-717-2304 to request an assessment.