OV and Golder Ranch Fire co-host Wildfire Safety Community Q&A event

Published on March 05, 2025

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ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (March 5, 2025) – The Town of Oro Valley and the Golder Ranch Fire District are joining forces to ensure residents are informed and prepared when it comes to wildfire safety.

As wildfires remain a pressing concern in the western United States, Oro Valley and Golder Ranch are taking proactive steps to address fire prevention and preparedness. Community members are invited to attend the free Wildfire Safety Community Q&A event on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Oro Valley Town Hall Council Chambers.

Event Details:

  • What: Wildfire Safety Community Q&A
  • When: Friday, March 14, 2025, 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Oro Valley Town Hall Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive

  • Can’t attend in person?
    • Join the livestream on Zoom at https://orovalley.zoom.us/j/86420541730.
      • Need to download Zoom? Click here.
      • Please note that only in-person attendees will be able to ask questions.
    • Watch later! The video will be available on YouTube and the Town’s social media in the following days.

The event will feature a presentation from GRFD Fire Chief Tom Brandhuber, Wildland Fire Coordinator Captain Colin Port, and Fire Marshal Jennifer Akins. Fire officials will provide essential wildfire safety tips, discuss home protection strategies, and share valuable resources to help residents stay prepared.

“We understand that wildfires are a serious concern for our residents,” said Fire Chief Tom Brandhuber of Golder Ranch Fire District. “By hosting this Q&A, we hope to address any questions, provide useful safety information, and show that the community as a whole is well prepared for wildfires. Our goal is to ensure residents feel confident in the protection of their homes and families.”

Following the presentation, community members will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak directly with subject matter experts from both GRFD and the Town. The event will also highlight the results of a recent wildfire risk assessment conducted for the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve and surrounding areas, which determined a low risk for fire spread to structures in Oro Valley.

“Public safety is at the core of everything we do in Oro Valley, and our partnership with Golder Ranch Fire District plays a critical role in protecting our community,” said Town Manager Jeff Wilkins. “By working together, we’re taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk, enhance emergency preparedness, and ensure our residents have the resources they need to stay safe.”

Residents are encouraged to attend this special event and learn more about the Ready, Set, Go! system, the Wildfire Hazard Rating Form, and the GRFD Homeowner’s Guide to Fire Protection and Insurance Considerations.

For decades, the Golder Ranch Fire District has been providing first responder and fire safety services to the Town of Oro Valley. Over the years, the two agencies have collaborated in the shared interest of public safety. This wildfire event reflects an ongoing commitment to community preparedness, fire prevention and emergency response.

For general fire safety-related concerns, Oro Valley residents may contact Golder Ranch Fire District at (520) 825-9001 or visit GRFDAZ.gov.

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