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In July 1975, a petition was circulated and signed by 16 registered resident voters requesting to form a Volunteer Fire Company within Forest Lakes Estates and one mile within the outer perimeter of said subdivision. An Election was held on February 27th 1976 and votes cast for membership for the Forest Lakes Estates Volunteer Fire District Board. A total of five candidates for membership were placed on the ballot. Candidates were as follows:
- Aldrich, Raymond C.
- Callahan, Robert W.
- Edgar, Barrett D.
- Ledford, James R.
- Williams, LeRoy B.
On March 15th 1976, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors canvassed and tallied a total of 34 returns of the Forest Lakes Estates Volunteer Fire District Election. Votes on record as follows:
- Aldrich, Raymond C. ———— 24
- Callahan, Robert W. ———— 21
- Edgar, Barrett D. ————— 14
- Ledford, James R. ————– 16
- Williams, LeRoy B. ————- 20
Upon motion and approval by the Coconino County Supervisors it was declared official authorizing the organization of the Forest Lakes Estates Volunteer Fire District and appointing three of the five member candidates for membership on the Forest Lakes Volunteer
Fire District Board. The newly elected board of the District was Aldrich, Callahan and Williams. Our Fire District was formed.
Through the years the District has seen many faces within their realm. Leadership of all ages & backgrounds, bringing to the District their expertise, their compassion and love for the mountain and the community in which the district serves. The Forest Lakes Fire District is the center of the Forest Lakes Community and we are honored to serve.
