VIDEO: A new reporting system by Phoenix firefighters could help prevent brush fires this summer.
According to firefighters, fire season starts next month and they are not waiting for brush fires to happen, especially when it comes to dealing with dry, destructive brush. "(Brush) essentially becomes fuel, so that's worrying for us," said Capt. Kenny Overton with the Phoenix Fire Department.
For the first time, Phoenix firefighters are required to note and mark down any dangerous brush they see around town, mainly in ditches and alleyways.
From there, that information is passed onto the fire prevention bureau and removal crews are eventually sent out to take care of it.