Pinebrook Master Association

FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER: Effective June 6, 2026, for all state land and unincorporated areas of Summit County. Due to risk of wildfire in the Northeast area of Utah, the State Forester, in consultation with the Summit County Council has determined that measures must be taken to prevent the ignition of forest and rangeland fires. Pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 65A-8-212 and 15A-5-202.5, the following acts (also known as “Stage 1 Fire Restrictions”) are prohibited until rescinded by the Utah State Forester: *No open fires of any kind except within established public Facilities in improved campgrounds, picnic areas -OR- in… Read More »

Wildfire Risk Discussion Panelists’ Bios Paul Borup, President, SentryWest Insurance ServicesPaul’s insurance career spans more than two decades, including senior roles with multiple Fortune 100 insurance companies. His background includes experience as a claims representative, product manager, and financial officer, giving him a practical understanding of insurance from policy formation through claims resolution. His work at SentryWest, since 2019, is grounded in firsthand experience with how insurance decisions play out operationally and financially over time. Paul is a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). He holds an MBA from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science from… Read More »

Work Continues along the Spring Creek Trail between Big Spruce Way and Ecker Hill Park The pile burning along the Spring Creek Trail has been effective, and crews continue to patrol the area. As the piles remain hot and smoldering, the trail will be closed thru Sunday. Please contact the Fire Safety Committee at pinebrookfiresafety@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

The Pinebrook Fire Safety Committee has updated the Pinebrook Wildfire Emergency Planning Information handout that we created and distributed in 2021.  This is an important reference document which the Pinebrook Fire Safety Committee recommends that everyone in Pinebrook read as soon as possible.  Not everyone in Pinebrook will see this message so we encourage you to share this information with your Pinebrook friends and neighbors. Proper preparation saves lives and prevents injury.  The information on the handout will assist you in being prepared for a Pinebrook wildfire emergency. You can download the handout and the Pinebrook Master Association (PMA) will… Read More »

Park City, Utah – Effective July 11, 2024, any open fires, including fireworks, are prohibited within Park City limits.   At their regular meeting on July 11, the Park City Council, in consultation with the City’s Fire Marshall, Park City Fire Department, Park City Police, and the City’s Emergency Manager, voted to enact a prohibition on open fires including fireworks, campfires, slash piles, and wood-burning fire pits. Use of propane or charcoal briquet grills, and previously permitted and approved firepits are not impacted. “Fire conditions in our community have necessitated that we take this action to prevent wildfires,” said City Fire… Read More »

Saturday, September 9th at the Pinebrook Park Pavilion from 8-10am Attention Pinebrook Dog Owners: Join us Saturday September 9th at the Pinebrook Park Pavilion from 8-10am to learn new tips and expert guidance for greater situational awareness around hikers, bikers, wildlife, problematic mountain plants, and other dogs. Our guest trainer: Traci Madson with Three Little Pits Pawsitive Dog Training. Traci is a Certified Dog Trainer and Certified Behavior Consultant This event is free, but open only to Pinebrook residents. Important: Traci will bring her canine assistant as a teacher’s aid. She asks that attendees kindly leave their dogs at home.… Read More »

Residential Beware of roofalanches as the spring sun starts to heat all of that snow that accumulated on your roof this winter. As the name implies, a “roofalanche” is a snow slab on your home’s roof sections that can without warning slide off with velocity, crushing anything that lies in its path below the roof line.  Backcountry Pinebrook residents and their travel companions (human and canine) traveling by skis, board, snowshoes, or hiking boots into the neighborhood’s immediate back country need to be extremely suspicious right now of the snowpack — and be on the watch for overconfidence due to… Read More »