The September 2003 Arkansas FireWise Home of the Month belongs to William Cox of Bigelow. This home is a good example of many of the Firewise landscaping and construction principles.

In keeping with Firewise guidelines, the home address is clearly marked so emergency service personnel can quickly find it. The driveways are more than adequate for emergency equipment. The home is surrounded by defensible space, and has a fire-resistant roof. The pond also provides a great emergency water supply.