Fire

Firefighter Daniel Martinez Receives Certificate of Valor

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Los Alamos Firefighter Daniel Martinez receives a standing ovation at Tuesday’s County Council meeting for the courage he displayed in pulling an unconsious man from a burning home. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes, Firefighter Daniel Martinez with his Certificate of Valor award and Deputy Fire Chief Jason Grider. Santa Fe County Fire Chief David Sperling is speaking to Council and commending Martinez for his valient efforts in pulling a man from a burning home in Santa Fe County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Council Approves Fire And Police Collective Bargaining Agreements

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Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes requests approval from County Council Tuesday evening of a collective bargaining agreement between International Association of Firefighters Local 3279. Council unanimously approved the agreement. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
International Association of Firefighters Local 3279 President Bert Quintana signs the collective bargaining agreement with the County Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. Looking on from left, Fire Chief Troy Hughes, County Councilor James Chrobocinski, County Manager Harry Burgess and County Clerk
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LAFD Hosts Dr. David Griffin’s Leadership Talk

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Dr. David Griffin, Ed. D discusses Organizational Learning during an educational seminar on leadership hosted by the Los Alamos Fire Department Tuesday at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

 

Los Alamos Firefighters and community members attend Tuesday’s leadership seminar by Dr. David Griffin at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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LAFD Hosts Special Talk By Dr. David Griffin Tuesday

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Los Alamos Fire Chief/Rotarian Troy Hughes speaks at a recent Rotary meeting at the golf course about LAFD hosting a special presentation by Dr. David Griffin. He invites the community to attend the event Jan. 19 at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LAFD News:

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes invites the community to attend a very special leadership event featuring Dr. David Griffin Tuesday at Duane Smith Auditorium.

LAFD is hosting Dr. Griffin’s presentation in which he speaks in the context of a fire department, but the story he tells applies to any organization. Read More

Prescribed Burn Planned On Santa Fe National Forest Jemez And Cuba Ranger Districts Jan. 15 – March 31

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct three pile burns on the Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts sometime between Jan. 15 and March 31. 
 
That window is dependent on the amount of snowfall on the ground as well as other favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts.  
 
Once ignitions begin, they are expected to last two to three days.
 
The planned prescribed burns will treat:
  • 480 acres in Joaquin Canyon eight miles west of Jemez Springs;
  • 35 acres
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Police Express Gratitude To Los Alamos Community

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Gathered for a photograph at the annual community meal in December, Los Alamos police officers in the back row from left, Cpl. Matt Lyons, Cpl. Tim Lonz, Cpl. Ben Irving, Chief Dino Sgambellone, Sgt. Daniel Roberts, Cpl. Ryan Wolking, Detention Officer John Chin and Cpl. Adam Jung, Front row from left, Cmdr. Oliver Morris and Cpl. Robert Larson. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

Los Alamos County has a lot of attributes other communities do not have. One of the great traits Los Alamos displays is the support for the local police and fire departments.

Each year, the members of the community cook a great meal Read More

Prescribed Burn On Santa Fe National Forest

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SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning a prescribed pile burn on the Cuba Ranger District. 

The La Jara prescribed pile burn, a total of 77 acres located just northeast of the community of La Jara, may be conducted Jan. 1 through March 30, 2016, only on favorable days as conditions allow. Small blocks may be treated each day to decrease the daily smoke volume.

Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools available to resource managers for restoring fire-adapted ecosystems. These fires mimic natural fires by reducing forest fuels, recycling nutrients Read More

Prescribed Burns On Santa Fe National’s Forest Jemez And Cuba Ranger Districts During December

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct three pile burns on the Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts sometime between Nov. 30 and Dec. 30. 
 
That window is dependent on the amount of snowfall on the ground as well as other favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, and may be extended into 2016.  
 
Once ignitions begin, they are expected to last two to three days.
 
The planned prescribed burns will treat:
  • 486 acres in Joaquin Canyon eight miles
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Del Norte Credit Union Provides Thanksgiving Day Meals To On Duty Firefighters Thursday

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DNCU President/CEO Chuck Valenti

DNCU News:

SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union, northern New Mexico’s hometown financial co-op, has made plans to provide a warm and delicious Thanksgiving holiday meal to many of the area’s on duty firefighters Thursday.

This year the list of recipients includes five Los Alamos County fire stations, seven Santa Fe County fire stations as well as Española Fire Rescue.

“It just makes sense for us to make the day a little brighter for these public servants who keep our communities safe, especially since many of them will miss their family meals,” DNCU President/CEO Read More

Christmas Trees Available Starting Friday At Valles Caldera National Preserve – Help Restore The Forest!

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LAVC News:
 
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera will once again be helping the Valles Caldera National Preserve to thin overgrown forested areas to protect it from further large wildfires.
 
These freshly cut trees will be available for four weekends, starting on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, at the Valle Grande Staging Area, off N.M. 4 between mile marker 39 and 40.
 
The Los Amigos de Valles Caldera will be there 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays thereafter including Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 19-20.
 
The trees will generally be
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