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AF001
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AF003
W. 53rd Drive Area (AF003) – Homes scattered along slopes on the north and east sides of N. Table Mt. These homes have Golden addresses but are located in AFPD coverage area. Large lots with generally good structural spacing between the homes, however, many properties have flammable outbuildings. There are some expensive newer homes mixed in with older wood siding construction. Some of the newer homes have ignition resistant (IR) siding and roofs, but many of the older homes (built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s) have flammable siding, decks, stairs and/or other architectural features. Some properties with wooden fences. Dead end roads and single access for most homes. Most roads are paved and are of adequate width, but a few of the driveways and access spurs are dirt or gravel. Some road segments have steep grades and narrow access. No pullouts and few turnarounds for apparatus. Signage on the paved streets is present and reflective, however some of the access spurs and common driveways are not marked. Address marking is generally poor with several homes only having address marking at the mailbox. Table Mtn. trails above homes run through shrub and grass fuels and receive a lot of traffic. Fuels are primarily grass with scattered clusters of shrubs and evergreens including ponderosa and pinion pines. Shrub fuels are thicker and more continuous in drainages. Flammable native vegetation and ornamental plantings are too close to many homes. Some horse properties and the nearest large animal evacuation area is at the Jeffco County Fairgrounds, which is approximately 9 miles (15 – 20 minutes in normal traffic) away. Overhead powerlines, propane tanks.2 years agoPhoto
AF002
The W. 43rd Drive area (AF002 - W. 43rd Drive and Ulysses Way) is a neighborhood of high concern. Easley Road is the primary access to this community. Homes here are scattered throughout native vegetation on the southeast side of N. Table Mtn. Most have overhead powerlines and there are propane tanks. Although a few of the newer homes have ignition resistant (IR) siding, roofs and sprinklers, most homes are older construction that have at least partial wood siding with flammable decks, stairs and/or fences. Access to most of the homes is paved, but roads are steep with sharp hairpin turns. There are only a few good turnarounds for apparatus. This neighborhood is hydranted and N. Table Mountain Water provides the hydrant maintenance. Many homes with address markers missing, non-reflective or not easily visible from the street.2 years agoPhoto
AF021
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AF005
Beartooth (AF005) - The only access to Beartooth is by 56th Ave and it is gated. Access into Beartooth through the Ralston Reservoir property is blocked by a gate that isn’t working. Large homes on large lots. Mix of construction types, but most of the older homes have at least partial wood siding with an asphalt shingle roof. Some of the newer homes have sprinkler systems. Many homes with flammable decks, railings or other projections. Some wood fences. Some of these homes also have individual cisterns for fire suppression. There is no other water for fire suppression other than dip operations from nearby Ralston Reservoir. Water would be primarily provided by water tenders. Most of these homes have long dirt driveways with no pullouts or adequate turnarounds for large apparatus. There is a uranium mine in this area that still is in production sporadically. Overhead power lines. Complex topography, steeper than most of the Pine Ridge Road area. Homes built mid-slope. Primary fuels are grass/shrub with scattered groupings of pines and deciduous trees.2 years ago