Scottsdale Fire is slashing through hazardous vegetation to safeguard city's crown jewels – its critical infrastructure – and to trim back the overgrowth along public pathways that could spell disaster come wildfire season. With a grant fueling their mission, the blaze battlers have rolled up their sleeves to reduce wildfire risks in North Scottsdale, focusing on areas that pose a particular threat due to their vegetative conditions.
Their accomplishments for the year include a sweep through vital areas, targeting Fire Stations 616, 614, 613, 611, and the Foothills Police Department, along with a clutch of water sites. Strips of land along major thoroughfares, too, have felt the cut of their machetes and the wrath of their chainsaws, with stretches from North Hayden Road to the Eastside of Scottsdale Road being cleared, according to the city's announcement.
But they're not stopping there – the project pipeline is chock-full of upcoming ventures. Granite Mountain Trailhead, Legends Trail Parkway, and the environs around Jomax Road are slated for a green trim. Residents are urged to exercise caution when the crews are out and about, wielding their tools of the trade to tame the tinder.
The fire department is also calling on locals to join the fray, leveraging their own green thumbs to reduce vegetation near their homes – making the battle against potential fires a communal effort. Detailed instructions and strategies on how to do so can be retrieved from the wildland fire prevention page on the city's website. And, for those who need it, the city provides a map in PDF format, showcasing this year's areas of vegetative concentration. To brush up on what's happening or to plan your route around the clean-up operations, residents can reference the downloadable map and additional information available online.
