Fire
Secretaries Perdue And Zinke Join Forces To Combat 2018 Wildfire Season
Members of Congress include Senators Michael Bennet (CO), Maria Cantwell (WA), Mike Crapo (ID), Steve Daines (MT), Cory Gardner (CO), Dean Heller (NV), Jeff Merkley (OR), Jim Risch (ID), Ron Wyden (OR); and Representatives Rob Bishop (UT), Jim Costa (CA), Jared Huffman (CA), Doug LaMalfa (CA), Frank Lucas (OK), Tom McClintock (CA), Tom O’Halleran (AZ), Steve Pearce (NM), GT Thompson (PA), Greg Walden (OR), and Bruce Westerman (AR). Courtesy photo
Courtesy photoUSDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Secretary of the Interior
Read More Forest Increases Public Engagement To Prevent Fires
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) personnel will engage the public more often than usual to increase fire prevention awareness and reduce the chances for wildfires while in Stage 2 fire restrictions.
The Stage 2 fire restrictions went into effect across the forest May 7 and will remain until conditions allow forest officials to change or lift the restrictions.
“We’re making a concerted effort on the forest to make sure as much of the public as possible is aware of, and understands, the restrictions we have in place,” SFNF Supervisor James Melonas said. “We use Twitter and Facebook Read More
Council Chair Participates In Fire Ops 101 Program
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, right, participates in Fire Ops 101 May 5 in Albuquerque with Los Alamos Fire Department Driver/Engineer Mike Montoya who accompanied him throughout the day’s activities. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz, center, participates in a CPR exercise during his Fire Ops 101 day May 5 in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
Scene from Fire Ops 101 May 5 in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz got to experience Read More
Los Alamos Police And Fire Departments Take Over Nature Center May 15
PEEC News:
The Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments are taking over the nature center 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15.
Join officers and firefighters to discuss hiking safety, wild animal safety and more. There also will be police vehicles and the and bomb truck for families to look at and for kids to sit inside. There may be some special giveaways for kids, as well.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information about this and other PEEC programs, visit www.peecnature.org, email programs@peecnature.org or call 505.662.0460.
Los Alamos County Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions!
LAFD News:
After consulting with Los Alamos National Laboratory, and in cooperation with the Santa Fe National Forest, the Los Alamos Fire Department has announced that Los Alamos County will enter into Stage II Fire Restrictions, effective immediately.
Los Alamos County Stage II Fire Restrictions.
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
- Building or maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, or stove fire on public or private land. Propane grills can be used;
- Smoking. Smoking is allowed in vehicles, homes, and on paved/cleared surfaces only;
- Using
On The Job In White Rock: At Fire Station 3
On the job in White Rock this afternoon are Los Alamos Firefighters from Station 3 washing vehicles in the spring sunshine. Several more firefighters were on duty but fled from the camera due to a longtime LAFD tradition that if they get their photo in the newspaper, they have to buy ice cream for the crew. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
LAFD Training Division For LANL Chief Paul Grano Achieves Executive Fire Officer Designation
Los Alamos Fire Department LANL Training Chief Paul Grano, left, and Chief Troy Hughes attended Tuesday evening’s Los Alamos County Council meeting where Grano was recognized for achieving his Executive Fire Officer designation. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos Fire Department LANL Training Division Chief Paul Grano was recognized during Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting for receiving his Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation through the US Fire Administration Read More
Chicoma Fire Near Espanola Grows To 42 Acres
Staff Report
The Chicoma Fire, which started Monday afternoon in the Espanola Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) five miles east of Chicoma Peak and nine miles west of Espanola grew to more than 40 acres overnight.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
SFNF public affairs assistant Anna Bouchonville told the Los Alamos Daily Post today that resources on the scene include four engines, two water tankers, a 20-person handcrew and a 20-person hotshot crew. She said four air tankers have been dropping retardant on the fire.
Communities to the east or northeast Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Hosts Teddy Bear Clinic
Los Alamos Medical Center doctors, nurses and administrators gather with students and teachers Monday for the annual Teddy Bear Clinic, designed to familiarize students with the features inside a hospital. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Police Cpl. James Keane explains the items on his belt to Los Alamos kindergarten students Monday at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Classic Air Medical pilot Geoff Rodgers and flight nurse Aaron Friel talk to kindergarten students Monday at the helipad behind Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More