Recent wildfires in urban and suburban neighborhoods have made us all aware of the need to make sure we are not vulnerable to wildfire destroying our homes.
April 23, 2025 (Wednesday) – 1 PM at Catalina Vista.- SCOV Government Affairs Committee is hosting a Community Forum with the Golder Ranch Fire Department Due to the growing interest in fire prevention, Government Affairs invites the community to submit their questions ahead of time.
Email your questions to sc****@***il.com to the department.
April 27, 2025 (Sunday) – “Ins and Outs of Homeowners Insurance and Fire Hazards” – by SCOV Staying in Charge Club:
Attend our monthly program at 2:00 PM to see how fire hazards can affect your homeowners insurance – in the Navajo Room of the SCOV Activity Center.
Fire officials work to prevent future Arizona wildfires:
The following Resources are available:
National Fire Protection Association:
Arizona Firewise:
Golder Ranch Fire District (Our local Fire Department for SCOV):
These evaluation forms includes site access, types and management of vegetation, percentage of defensible space on the site, site topography, class of roofing and other construction materials used on the building, fire protection water supply, and whether utilities are installed above or below ground.
Note: According to the Golder Ranch Fire District:
While wildfies are a serious concern, our district is not of the some level of risk os Calfornia due to key differences in vegetation, weather patterns, and community infrastructure.
Why Our Wildfire Risk is Lower Than in California
Milder wether conditions – Unlike Colfonia, we do not experience extreme winds like the Santa Ana winds, which fuel large wildfires.
Fire-resistant construction – Most homes here are built with stucco siding and tile roofs, which are less prone to fire spread.
Limited fuel loads – Our landscape consists of patchy desert scrub and low-to-moderate fuels, reducing the chance of widfires spreading to structures.
Natural and man-made fire breaks – Many communities have underground unlities, paved roads, and landscaped areas that slow fire spread.