Fire

Global Synthesis Of Large Wildland Fires Shows Ecological Benefit

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Natural fire mosaic, southwest Oregon, 10 years post-fire. Courtesy/Geos Institute
 
SCIENCE News:
 
ASHLAND, Ore. ― Twenty-five leading fire scientists from around the world released a new synthesis “The Ecological Importance of Mixed-Severity Fires: Nature’s Phoenix” published by Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. 
 
For the first time extensive documentation from around the world reveals that forests and other plant communities need a variety of
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Los Alamos Cops Win Tight Game Against Firefighters

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Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes hands the traveling trophy over to Police Chief Dino Sgambellone following Saturday’s annual 4th of July softball game at Overlook Park. Photo by Kateri Morris

LAFD Fire Chief Troy Hughes proves he still has what it takes. Photo by Kateri Morris

Family and friends show support during Saturday’s annual July 4 LAPD vs LAFD softball game at Overlook Park. Photo by Kateri Morris

 

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Members of the Los Alamos Polcie Drpartment and the Los Alamos Fire Department met for their annual 4th of July softball game Saturday morning at Overlook Read More

Chief Stone: How The Los Alamos County Ambulance Service Works

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Los Alamos County ambulance fleet. Courtesy/LAFD
 
By BENJAMIN S. STONE, NRP
Division Chief  Emergency Medical Services
Los Alamos County Fire Department
 
When someone calls 911 for a medical emergency, emergency medical technicians and paramedics respond to your call. Often, this results in an ambulance transport to the emergency room.

Such a transport raises many questions for the patient and the family. Who is in charge of determining whether the emergency trip to the hospital was necessary? Who pays for the ambulance, the crew, and the equipment during the trip to the Read More

Heavy Fuels Continue Burning In Commissary Fire

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FOREST SERVICE News:

The lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District is 13 miles to the east of Pecos, and two miles south of Barillas Peak.

Despite heavy rainstorms Saturday and a bit more rain early Sunday morning, heavy fuels in the interior of the fire continued to burn with a minimal amount of smoke. Total precipitation over the last 24 hours was reported at about a half inch.

Crews will continue chipping along the western boundary of Forest Road 66 in anticipation of the next opportunity to allow the fire to grow to meet resource objectives. Precipitation is predicted Read More

Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider Awarded Firefighter Commendation From American Legion

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On behalf of the American Legion, Department of New Mexico, Cmdr. Paul Espinoza honored Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider with a Certificate of Commendation Satuurday at the local Legion for his 18 years of service to the community and leadership. The award signifies honor and service, and is given to a firefighter who exemplifies these characteristics in a special way. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
 
LAFD Deputy Chief Justin Grider with his Certificate of Commendation awarded to him by American Legion Cmdr. Paul Espinosa. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
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LAFD Fitted For Customized Hearing Protection

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Dr. Kathleen A. Romero makes a mold  of Los Alamos Firefighter Raymond Barela’s ears from which to create custom plugs. Romero spent Friday fitting local firefighters at the LAFD Administrative Offices on Central Avenue. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos Firefighter Michael Garcia takes his turn to be fitted for custom ear plugs. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos Fire Department Safety Division Chief Wendy Servey is fitted Friday for custom ear plugs. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
 
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Latest Commissary Fire Update

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SFNF News:
 
Fire crews on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District successfully completed firing operations with hang ignitions on 200 acres as part of a strategy to manage the fire for resource objectives.
 
Resource objectives on the Commissary Fire include improving wildlife and range habitat, encouraging regeneration of aspen and improving watershed and overall forest health. Firing operations will continue with a goal of accomplishing approximately 200 acres more, including firing along Forest Road 66G and the southeastern boundary
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Los Alamos Kinder Safety Town: ‘Excellent Example Of Community Resources Partnering For Students’

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Mountain Elementary School Principal Jennifer Guy enjoys the Kinder Safety Town Graduation Ceremony with Instructional Assistants Susie Bustos, Sara Cooper, and Alyssa Van Anne. Courtesy/LAPS

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Sgt. Jordan Redmond worked in conjunction with Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) to organize the first Los Alamos Kinder Safety Town program.

Police Chief Dino Sgambellone initiated the program based upon his attendance at a similar program when he was a five-year old student. Courtesy/LAPS

Students in the two-week Read More

Firing Operations Completed On Commissary Fire

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SFNF News:
 
Commissary Fire Update:
 
Start Date: June 5, 2015
 
Percent Contained: 0
 
Size: 500 acres
 
Growth Potential: Moderate
 
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush
 
Summary: Fire crews on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District successfully completed firing operations with hand ignitions on 150 acres yesterday as part of a strategy to manage the fire for resource objectives. 
 
Resource objectives on the Commissary Fire
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LAFD And American Legion Help YMCA With New Flag

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The Family YMCA’s flag line was cut and the flag was taken a few months ago. Firefighters at Los Alamos Fire Station 6 heard about the loss and came to the rescue and restrung the rope. The American Legion, upon learning of the missing flag, donated a new one to the Y. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA Facility Manager Jake Chapman hoists (thanks to LAFD) the new flag, donated by the American Legion. Courtesy/YMCA Read More