We are a Firewise USA™ Recognized Community!
Desert Views / Four Peaks HOA has partnered with the Scottsdale Fire Department and achieved the special distinction of being recognized as a Firewise USA™ community. The main objective of Firewise is to take preventative measures to become more resistant to wildfire structural damage.
This was a multi-year effort focusing on two key objectives:
- Establishing defensible spaces throughout the community.
- Identifying and removing invasive plant species, such as tree mistletoe and desert broom, within the 34 acres of NAOS.
Thanks to the support of Iddings & Sons LLC contractor and community volunteers we successfully completed this work over a three-year period (2022-2025). These efforts have created a more resistant environment, helping to reduce wildfire intensity and the risk of home ignitions.
As we enter the Maintenance Cycle of our Firewise program, we remain committed to ensuring the ongoing upkeep of defensible spaces throughout the community and continued control of invasive plant species in the NAOS. The HOA Firewise Committee performs routine inspections of the 5-foot/15-foot defensible space for fuel source regrowth. This ongoing effort ensures that Desert Views/Four Peaks HOA remains a safer, more fire-resistant community for all residents.
Desert Views / Four Peaks HOA Firewise Program Overview
The Desert Views / Four Peaks HOA Firewise program is a comprehensive initiative designed to reduce the risk of wildfire damage and create a safer environment for all residents. The program consists of the following key components:
1. Define the project scope
The Firewise program covers critical areas throughout the community to establish defensible spaces and remove invasive species. The scope includes:
- Jomax and 116th St Exterior Border: Approximately 5,360 linear feet.
- Western Border (113th St to 116th St): Approximately 4,500 linear feet.
- Perimeter Wall / View Fence: Approximately 21,030 linear feet.
- Total Defensible Space to be Maintained: Approximately 8 miles.
- Invasive Plant Species Removal: Targeting 34 acres of NAOS for the identification and removal of invasive plant species.
2. Establish a Compliance Plan Based on Priorities and Available Resources
The Firewise program is organized into distinct phases, with ongoing maintenance to ensure long term effectiveness:
- Phase One: Exterior roadways beginning at 113th St.
- Phase Two: Western Border.
- Phase Three: Interior Perimeter Walls.
- Invasive Plant Species Management: Focused on the winter months each year.
- Maintenance Cycle: Ongoing annual maintenance to ensure defensible spaces are preserved and invasive plant species are controlled.
3. Community Awareness, Education, and Involvement
- Firewise Educational Outreach: Annual Block Party featuring the Scottsdale Fire Department or other Firewise-related efforts, such as annual community newsletter.
- HOA Website: Annual updates as necessary with current Firewise program information.
- Volunteer Homeowner Firewise Committee: Established and maintained to encourage homeowner involvement and support for Firewise initiatives.
For information on the City of Scottsdale Wildfire Prevention visit this website link:
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/fire/safety-awareness/wildfire-prevention
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