Long Branch Lakes is a certified Firewise community. Please review the LBL Firewise history as well as these attachments about making your home Firewise!
Firewise
Committee Members
Linda Knight-Gatlin, Chair - Donna Cook - Barney Dorn - Marie Dorn - Suzanne Storms
Robert Cook, Board Representative
​Email: [email protected]
Landscaping in a FireWise Community
In the Summer of 2012, Long Branch Lakes community residents met with Leon Konz, the area Firewise USA representative to learn about the Firewise program. Shortly after this meeting our Long Branch Lakes Firewise Committee was created.  
The committee’s goal was to establish Long Branch Lakes as a Firewise Community and address issues relating to high woodland fire hazard risks in the community and the surrounding area.  The Committee developed an action plan which included:  
  • completion of home assessments,
  • development of a Firewise library (currently located in our General Store), and
  • placement of reflective home number signs.
The Committee completed a community wildfire protection plan and, on June 12, 2013, the Long Branch Lakes community earned national Firewise USA status from the Firewise Communities Program, administered by the National Fire Protection Association.
Available Firewise Equipment
True Temper 30' Leaf Rake - Qty 4
Kobalt Digging Shovel - Qty 4
Kobalt Bow Rake - Qty 4
Kobalt Transfer Shovel - Qty 2
Fiskars Ratchet Lopper - Qty 2
Fiskars PowerGear ByPass Lopper - 2
Curved Stihl String Trimmer - Qty 1
10" DR Cordless Chainsaw - Qty 1
24" Stihl Chainsaw
2.5HP 125 PSI Vertical Air Compressor
Stihl Pole Pruner with 12' Bar - Qty 1
DR30" Elec. Field/Brush Mower - Qty 1
Billy Goat Leaf Vacuum - Qty 1
Chaps - Qty 2 sets
Epson Ultra Port Projection Screen - 1
Straight Stihl String Trimmer - Qty 2
18"Stihl Chainsaw - Qty 1
Big Tex 70SR Dump Trailer
Untra-Tow Tri-Fold Aluminum Ramp
Stihl Back Pack Blower - Qty 3
DR Wood Chipper Attach. - Qty 1
Little Wonder C5 Push Blower - Qty 1
Safetly Glasses - Qty Several
Sound System w/wireless mic. - Qty 1
Stihl Brush Cutter - Qty 2
20" Stihl Chainsaw - Qty 3
Gravity 7500 Watt Generator
Dump for Water Tank - Qty 1
Stihl Handheld Blower w/Gutter Kit
DR Elec. Leaf/Lawn Vacuum - Qty 1
Stihl Wood Cutter Helmet - Qty 1
Troy Built Log Splitter - Qty 1
Epson PowerLite LCD Projector - Qty 1
Equipment Checkout Procedures
  1. Equipment is for use ONLY within the Long Branch Lakes (LBL) property by LBL residents.
  2. Contact any Firewise Committee member for help and to insure the equipment you want is still available.
  3. The sign-out book is located at the equipment shed.
  4. Each tool can be held for two (2) weeks. After that the tool must be returned or checked out again. A waiting list name will take priority over a renewal.
  5. Equipment shall be returned in clean, usable condition. LBL residents are expected to pay for fuel and any repairs needed for damaged equipment.
- Firewise - Quick Links (Click the photo for more information) -
Smoke Alarms
Portable Generators
Floods
Marina & Boating Safety
Barn Safety
Fire Risk Reduction - Landscaping
Pet Safety
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Portable Space Heaters
Fire Safety - Home Away From Home
People with Disabilities
Escape Planning
Landscaping & Construction
Seasonal (Independence Day)
Clothes Dryers
Wood & Pellet Stoves
Hotels/Motels
Winter Storms
Outdoor Electrical Safety
Outdoors
Transportation
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BEING FIRE SAFE go to FirewiseUSA!