Fire Safty

FIRE RINGS/LIDS:

It is mandatory that all sites must have an approved fire ring and lid by 27 July 2013. We want to be pro-active for fire prevention. We will post the fire danger on Smokey the Moose by the Cabin and on the Web Site as necessary.

Please keep in mind if there is a fire ban this year, the only fire allow will be propane. There will be no open fires or charcoal allowed.

NOTICE: FIRE EVACUATION

In the event there is a fire on the Mountain, please note we have your best interest at heart. We are currently working with the State and the County Fire Officials; they have met with us and have been on the Mountain. They have decided the safe place for us to gather is Lake East. We understand the first thought is to gather your belongings (trailers, etc.) and try to get off, however they are against us traveling down the main road, due to this would cause delay in their getting up to help. They will immediately contact us and tell us what they want and need us to do. Where the smoke is coming from can be deceiving and they assure us Lake East is the best meeting place until they can reach us.

Once the Firefighters reach Lake East, they will guide us in the right direction for Evacuation.

Please note the best fire prevention is the members, personal fires need to be put out and not left unattended, also keeping brush away from our trailers/camps. We are working hard to insure we can implement all requirements to insure we are all safe and can enjoy the mountain without worries.

We are going to be placing signs around the Mountain to help the Fire Fighters and Members as soon as we can get them.

Contacts: Cabin and Board Members. Fire Committee: Bud Sargent Enviro 87 and Pam Lowe Enviro 114

We will continue to up date all Members with any and all information we gather from the Fire Officials.

Thanks so much in your effort to support and keep our Mountain safe.

NO FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND (INCLUDEING SPARKLERS) ARE ALLOWED ON SOURDOUGH RANCH

Fires on the Ranch

Each year we have incidents where fires in our fire pits are not totally extinguished; hot ashes are taken from the fire pits and scattered on dry Ranch areas; ATV’s with their hot exhausts and engines, ride in common areas where the grasses are high; and cigarettes are thrown out of vehicles or just thrown away while still lit. All of these incidents cause us constant worry in regards to fire danger on the Ranch. Past experience has resulted in us becoming aware that a wide spread fire in the mountains can and will destroy all in it’s path. We have been fortunate on the Ranch up to now. We have had man-caused fires, caused by Sourdough owners, other camp regions in the area, fires from lightening, and neglect to fire safety. As stated, we have been lucky no life or wide spread damage has occurred.

We are trying to provide alternate Ranch exits, identify and improve water resources and address fire safety issues and recommendations for the Ranch. All of this is fine, but the bottom line is that all persons who come on Sourdough must be cognizant of potential fire danger and do all they can to be sure they do not do anything to contribute to the potential of a large fire. Keep your fire pits away from other surrounding materials that can burn. Please make sure your fires are out before you leave your sites. Don’t go to bed when there are still live coals in your fire pit. When a wind comes up – don’t have a fire; have water containers readily handy on your camp site. Keep your ATV’s on the roads and away from the brush and grasses. Extinguish your cigarettes inside your vehicle or RV, don’t throw them on the ground. No fireworks, sparklers, etc. while on Sourdough.

We don’t mean to harp! But please be aware of the potential fire danger while on the Ranch. If it becomes too dry and dangerous for fire this summer, the County is already talking about prohibiting any out door fires.

Thank you for your support in this mater.

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Office - 5523 S 1900 W. #9 Roy, Ut 84067 - 801-773-3348

Ranch - 3465 N. Hwy 39 - Huntsville - Utah - 801-745-9394