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Public Records Notice

Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, the Hellsgate Fire District hereby states that all notices of the meetings of the Hellsgate Fire District Governing Board and the Local Pension Board will be posted. Please see the HFD Governing Board Meeting Schedule (current year) of where all meeting notices of the Hellsgate Fire district Governing Board will be posted and the HFD Governing Board Meeting Schedule for meeting dates for the current calendar year.

Open Meeting Laws  https://www.azoca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Open-Meeting-Law-Booklet-2023.pdf  

Public meeting notices are also posted on HFD’s website. Please be advised that only the Hellsgate Fire District station and administration bulletin boards may be relied on for official postings under the Arizona Open Meeting Law. A technological problem or failure that either prevents the posting of public notices on a website or that temporarily or permanently prevents the use of all or part of the website does not preclude the holding of the meeting for which the notice was posted, if the public body complies with all other public notice requirements.

In accordance with state law, notices for all special district public meetings, as well as agendas, must be posted at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. Public notices for the Hellsgate Fire District (HFD) are posted at Fire Station 21 – 80 S. Walters Lane, Star Valley as well as the announcement board for the Town of Star Valley, located at 3675 E. HWY 260, Star Valley. 

If you wish to be included in our email notices please submit your request to info@hellsgatefire.org 

Public Records Request Information – Pursuant to A.R.S. 39-171

In accordance with A.R.S. 39-171, the Hellsgate Fire Department provides the following point of contact for public records requests:

📞 Phone: (928) 474-3835
📧 Email:info@hellsgatefire.org
📍 Mailing Address: 80 S. Walters Lane, Star Valley, AZ 85541

To request public records, please complete the form below and submit it via email or mail/in person to the department’s attention. If you are unable to complete the form, your request should include:

• Your full name, address, email address, and phone number
• A detailed description of the record(s) you are requesting *Required
• Indication of whether you wish to inspect the records or obtain copies *Required
• Specification of whether the request is for commercial or non-commercial purposes *Required

Requests should be submitted via email to info@hellsgatefire.org or mailed/in person to the department at the address above.

The Hellsgate Fire Department will acknowledge receipt of public records requests within five business days, as required by law.

 Welcome to the Hellsgate Fire Department website, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about our organization and the communities we proudly serve.

It is truly an honor to serve as Fire Chief for the Hellsgate Fire Department. From my first day with the Department, I have been continually impressed by the dedication, professionalism, and heart demonstrated by our firefighters, reserve personnel, staff, Board of Directors, and community members. This organization is built on people who genuinely care about serving others, and I am proud to work alongside them every day.

The fire service is ultimately about people. It is about being there for someone on what may be the worst day of their life, providing help during emergencies, and serving our communities with compassion, professionalism, and integrity. Whether responding to a medical emergency, a structure fire, a wildfire incident, or simply helping a resident in need, our mission remains the same: to provide the highest level of service possible to the people who depend on us.

My fire service career began as a volunteer firefighter before quickly transitioning into the career ranks in Northern New Mexico. Over nearly 15 years in the career fire service, I served in a variety of operational, leadership, training, and instructional roles throughout Arizona and New Mexico. Those experiences helped shape my belief that strong organizations are built by investing in people, maintaining professionalism, embracing training and accountability, and fostering a culture centered around teamwork, service, and mutual respect.

Born and raised in Phoenix, my career eventually took me to New Mexico for many years, but Arizona has always been home. Returning to serve communities here is both a professional honor and a personal blessing. Kat and I are proud of the family we share, including four children and two grandchildren, and we strongly believe in the importance of family, service, integrity, and taking care of people. Those values continue to guide both our family life and my leadership philosophy, as well as my commitment to the members of this department and the citizens we proudly serve.

As Fire Chief, one of my primary goals is to continue strengthening the organization while supporting the dedicated men and women who serve this community. I firmly believe that when we take care of our personnel, support their development, and foster a positive and accountable culture, we place ourselves in the best position to provide exceptional service to our community. Maintaining operational readiness, supporting employee development, improving long-term sustainability, and building strong regional partnerships will remain important priorities as we continue moving the department forward together.

Hellsgate Fire Department serves a unique and beautiful area, and our personnel take great pride in serving the residents and visitors who call it home. Whether responding to medical emergencies, fires, severe weather incidents, or calls for assistance, our members remain dedicated to delivering professional and dependable service every day of the year. I am proud of the work being done throughout this organization and excited about the future of the District.

Thank you for your continued support of Hellsgate Fire Department and the firefighters who serve our community. It is an honor to serve as your Fire Chief.   

Best Regards,

Randy Haugen