Los Alamos Fire Department Firefighter Sam Meyersick has been promoted to Driver/Engineer. Meyersick joined LAFD in 2012 when he relocated to Los Alamos from Denver, Colo. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science Technology. Meyersick is assigned to Station 1, C-shift. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
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Los Alamos And Santa Fe Fire Department Personnel Unite For Handtevy Training
Los Alamos and Santa Fe fire department personnel gather for Handtevy training Wednesday at Los Alamos Fire Department Administration. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Gonzales studies the Handtevy manual during Wednesday’s training. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
When firefighters and paramedics are called to an emergency involving a critically ill or injured child, every second counts. Treating the child is difficult, Read More
Menicucci: Two Landowners, Two Philosophies Equal One Giant Wildfire Risk Problem
Where a beautiful cabin stood prior to the Las Conchas Fire in 2011, one of the many that burned in the area of Dave Menicucci’s ranch just south of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy photoBy DAVE MENICUCCI
Jemez landowner and retired national lab researcher
“Look, I am from Nebraska and I bought this vacation place for the trees. If it burns down, I will take my insurance money and buy another place in the trees.” This is what a homeowner in La Cueva said about the dog-haired tinderbox where his well-oiled, all-wood cabin rests.
Next to him live full-time residents,
Read More LAFD Team Completes Bataan Memorial Death March
Five members of Los Alamos Fire Department completed the Bataan Memorial Death March course carrying 32-lb packs March 25 at White Sands Missile Range in memory of LAFD Capt. John Snyder, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. From left, Capt. Gerard Coriz, Capt. Tim Johnson, Firefighter Brian Palmer, Firefighter Rick Acedo and Firefighter Michael Garcia. The team joined some 8,500 participants in the event. Courtesy photo
LAFD Capt. Tim Johnson adjusts his shoe laces during the March 25 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. Courtesy photo
LAFD Firefighter Brian Palmer, left, Read More
LAFD Offers Readiness Tips For Wildland Fire Season
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By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
The high level of fire danger throughout the Western United States is drawing more and more people to become involved in the Ready, Set, Go! Program, which seeks to develop and improve the dialogue between fire departments and the residents they serve.
Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna says the program helps people in high fire risk areas like Los Alamos to learn what fire resources are available in the event of a fire and what role they as individuals can play in preparedness and Read More
Wildfire Day; Elks Easter Egg Hunt At Pond Saturday
Smokey Bear, Elroy the Elk, Sparky the Fire Dog and the Easter Bunny are expected to attend LAFD’s Wildfire Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
Saturday is Wildfire Day at Ashley Pond Park and among those expected to attend are Sparky the Fire Dog, Elroy the Elk, Smokey Bear and the Easter Bunny.
The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and promises many fun activities for all ages including an Easter egg hunt with 20,000 eggs held in partnership with the Elks Lodge. Other attractions include bouncy houses provided by Freedom Church and a bicycle safety course. Read More
James Thwaits New LAFD Safety Division Chief
James Thwaits has been promoted from Training Captain at the Los Alamos Fire Department to Safety Division Chief. A veteran of the Marine Corps where he worked in Wildland Fire, Thwaits joined LAFD in 2006 and climbed through the ranks from firefighter to driver/engineer to House Captain for B shift at Station 1 to Safety Captain to his new position. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Rio Arriba County Fire & Emergency Services Issues BURN BAN For March 24-25
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services News:
Rio Arriba County Fire & Emergency Services has issued a BURN BAN for Rio Arriba County for March 24-25.
All open burning is strictly prohibited due to high winds.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Please continue to contact the Fire & Emergency Services administrative offices Monday through Friday for more information on burn permits and future restrictions. Read More
USDA Investing Millions In Wildfire Mitigation
USDA News:ALBUQUERQUE ― The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly $32 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems in 24 states and Puerto Rico.
More than $383,800 of that funding will support numerous forestry projects on the Carson National Forest in New Mexico.
Since 2013, USDA has invested $176 million in 56 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands.
Coyote Ranger District French Mesa Prescribed Burn Starting Soon To Reduce Risk Of High-Severity Wildfire
SFNF News:SANTA FE ― To take advantage of favorable conditions, to include fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, fire managers on the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) could begin ignitions as early as April or May on the French Mesa to reduce the risk of high-severity wildfire.
Up to 1,000 acres of hazardous fuels may be treated per day by hand and air ignitions in the French Mesa fuelwood area. The total prescribed burn area is 3,580 acres.
Forest Roads 8 and 11 will remain open, but travelers are discouraged
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