What does a fire safe property actually look like?
Eddie McArthur
Notes From SEFD: Rising Equipment Costs
Equipment costs take up a large portion of Sonoita Elgin-Fire District’s annual budget. Here’s why.
Notes From SEFD: Profiling Our Captains – Kevin Bowman
In addition to serving as a captain, Kevin Bowman specializes in technical rescue, including rope rescue techniques, and the EMS program.Â
Fire Chiefs Review 2024, Discuss Challenges for 2025
2024 may have been a relatively slow year for fires in eastern Santa Cruz County, but local chiefs are not complacent about the challenges facing their departments.
Notes From SEFD — Profiling Our Captains: Aaron Sapienza
Originally from Massachusetts, Sapienza is the longest serving of SEFD’s three captains.
Sonoita Cyclist Wins at Mt. Graham Hill Climb
62-year-old Robert Fleckenstein won first place in his age bracket, finishing the punishing ten-mile, 3,000-foot climb in just over 80 minutes.
Following a Dream Leads Family to Sonoita
Surprise success in a side hustle producing high-end hunting gear has allowed the Bohms to move their family and growing business to the Sky Islands.
Notes From SEFD: Planning for Changing Circumstances
The SEFD’s new strategic plan, now available to the public, looks at how to address increased needs for emergency services in the region.

