Assessor and Advisor Qualifications
Please click on this LINK to download the form to be submitted to the State Training Officer.
(The State Training Officer will also require copies of course
completion certificates.)
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Public Page for the Arizona Firewise Sub-committee of the Arizona Interagency Coordination Group.

WELCOME TO THE

FIREWISE INFORMATION PAGE

ARIZONA'S CURRENTLY RECOGNIZED COMMUNITIES

These two forms are used to submit application for recognition as a Firewise Community.
They are available as MS Word format for download and completion off-line.
1. Initial application form. This form is filed upon a communities initial application for recognition.
2. Renewal form. This form is required annually to maintain Firewise Communities/USA recognition.

For the convenience of interested Arizona communities the following list is comprised of
individuals who may be willing to assist communities in the development and completion
of their Firewise Communities assessments and plans. Inclusion on this list is for information
purposes only and does not constitute a comprehensive listing or an official endorsement or
approval of any service by the Arizona State Land Department to the exclusion of others
who may be suitable. It is up to each community to evaluate the qualifications of the person
they wish to assist them and to negotiate terms of compensation, if any.

Current qualification requirments can be accessed below the following contact list.

Amanda Hatch Tonto N. F. 5140 E. Ingram St. Mesa, AZ 85205 480-610-3312 ahatch@fs.fed.us Theresa Mendoza Tonto N. F. 5140 E. Ingram St. Mesa, AZ 85205 480-610-3312 tmendoza@fs.fed.us Dale Ashby Christopher-Kohls Fire Dept. HC 2 Box 142 Payson, AZ 85541 928-478-4676 dashby@ cybertrails.com Gary W. Hatch Diamond Star F.D. HC 4 Box 34-P Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-3835 gwhatch @diamondstarfire.org Wyatt Oden Rural Metro F.D. 4141 N Granite Reef Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85252 480-365-8687 wyatt_oden@rmetro.com Robb Beery Payson F. D. 400 W. Main St. Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-3385 Rick Herod Diamond Star F.D. HC 4 Box 34-P Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-3835 dsfd222@yahoo.com Fred Schoeffler Pine/Strawberry F.D. 928-476-4272 928-978-0030 cell Daniel Bramble Payson F. D. 400 W. Main St. Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-3385 dbramble@ ci.payson.az.us Dale Lee Bob Lee & Sons Tree Service P.O. Box 339 Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-4220 Lloyd Wilmes UA Coop Extension 1001 W. Deuce of Clubs Bldg M8 Show Low, AZ 85901 928-521-3243 Mike Brandt Pine/Strawberry F.D. P.O. Box 441 Pine, AZ 85544 928-476-2313 mjbrandt@theriver.com Jerome Lubetz Payson F. D. 400 W. Main St. Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-3385 jlubetz@ci.payson.az.us John D. Wisner Diamond Star F.D. HC 4 Box 34-P Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-3835 jwisner@ diamondstarfire.org Royce Brubacher Skyline Tree Service 202 W. Pecan St. Payson, AZ 85541 928-978-4035 skyline-tree-service@hotmail.com Robert J. Lockhart Payson F. D. 400 W. Main St. Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-3385 rlockhart@ci.payson.az.us Jeffery D. Yungkans Diamond Star F.D. HC 4 Box 34-P Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-3835 Stephen J Campbell UA Coop Extension P.O. Box 668 Holbrook, AZ 86025 928-524-6271 928-205-8217 Rich Szlauko Apache-Sitgreaves NF 150 S. Mountain Ave. Springerville, AZ 85938 928-333-6211   Due to interest by many Arizona Communities in the Assessment and Planning Process the Forestry Division has implemented a policy to outline required qualifications for Advisors and Assessors working with communities interested in becoming recognized Firewise Communities. Forestry Division personnel will facilitate and assist interested individuals in achieving the required fire observation experience and qualification. This program is limited to persons from cooperating agencies, fire departments, consulting foresters, and community Firewise boards. Please click HERE to review class availability for the required training. Please click on this LINK to read the policy and training requirements. Please click on this LINK to download the form to be submitted to the State Training Officer. The State Training Officer will also require copies of course completion certificates Questions and requests for information can be directed to the State Firewise Coordinator at (602) 771-1405.

There are two AZ Firewise trailers available to fire management agencies, fire departments and Firewise groups in AZ to aid in the presentation of FIREWISE education programs. Please click on the trailer for more information.

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