Fire

New Mexico Environment Department Provides Financing To Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue To Go Electric

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Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Engine – Gilbert, Arizona Fire & Rescue. Courtesy/NMED

NMED News:

  • DERA funding helps public safety reduce emissions, benefits climate

BERNALILLO COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) awarded Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue (BCFR) $417,718 in grant funding to partially reimburse $1,829,973 in project costs to replace a 1991 Engine Model Year diesel-fueled Class 8, Pierce Dash fire engine, with a Pierce Volterra battery electric fire engine that does not produce any tailpipe emissions.

“This new electric fire engine shows the versatility Read More

Kirtland AFB And Forest Service To Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base

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Kirtland AFB News:

Kirtland AFB – Kirtland AFB and USDA Forest Service will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base 9 a.m. Friday, May 17.

The new Air Tanker Base on Kirtland increases U.S. Forest Service capabilities to respond to wildfires in the region.

Construction of this Air Tanker Base took roughly two years to complete and became operational on April 29.

Leaders will be visiting Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base at Kirtland AFB for a tour of the facilities. Read More

State Announces $25 Million In Available Grants For Firefighter & EMT Recruitment In New Mexico

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Sandoval County Fire Chief Eric Masterson

STATE News:

          • DFA invites state and local fire departments to apply.

SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced $25 million in available grants to local fire departments for firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) recruitment.

DFA invites state and local entities to apply for funding May 15 through June 15.

“We’re proud to announce these grants, which will help bolster the ranks of critically important firefighters and EMT professionals in New Mexico,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I encourage Read More

Council Proclaims May 19-25 Emergency Medical Services Week

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Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs presents a proclamation to Acting EMS Chief Manuel Pacheco, which declares May 19-25 ‘Emergency Medical Services Week’. The proclamation was presented during the Tuesday night council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed May 19-25 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” during its Tuesday night meeting.

Council Chair Denise Derkacs read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service; and

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving Read More

New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association Endorses Sen. Martin Heinrich For Re-Election

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From the New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich’s campaign has announced the endorsement of the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association (NMPFFA).

“From City Council to the halls of Congress, Martin Heinrich has been an unwavering champion for fire fighters, first responders, our families and our communities,” NMPFFA Vice President Miguel Tittmann said. “Martin grew up in a strong union household, so he knows that our state, country, and economy are strongest when we protect workers’ rights. As Senator, he was instrumental in Read More

Three Vehicle Accident With Minor Injuries On Truck Route

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A three vehicle crash with minor injuries occurred this morning at the bottom of the truck route. The accident included a bus carrying just one passenger. The accident is affecting eastbound traffic on N.M. 501. The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department is investigating the crash and Los Alamos Police Department and Los Alamos Fire Department are also on scene. Courtesy/LAPD

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Brian Colón Of Singleton Schreiber On Train Derailment

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Brian S. Colón

From Singleton Schreiber New Mexico Offices:

The following is a statement from Brian S. Colón, managing partner of Singleton Schreiber’s New Mexico offices (regarding a train carrying propane and gasoline that derailed Friday afternoon near Gallup). Singleton Schreiber specializes in litigation involving toxic exposure, train derailments, and wildfires, and represents families impacted in other incidents caused by BNSF Railway.

“We must hold bad actors like BNSF accountable when they harm our environment and our communities, and engage in a repeat pattern of negligence Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Suppresses Dry Gulch Wildfire

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Scene from the Dry Gulch Wildfire this morning in the Pecos Ranger District, south of Dalton Canyon and west of N.M. 63. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start, named the Dry Gulch Wildfire, located in the Pecos Ranger District, south of Dalton Canyon and west of N.M. 63 this morning April 26, 2024.

The cause of the wildfire is undetermined, but lightning was confirmed in the area Thursday night and there are no prescribed fire projects near the wildfire start.

Smoke may be visible, and firefighters are focused on actively Read More

Council Tentatively Oks Fire Dept. FY 2025 Budget

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Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, left, and LAFD Senior Management Analyst Xavier Anderson present LAFD’s FY 2025 budget to Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the department’s approximately $55.9 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More

Leger Fernández On New HPCC Director Col. Jay Mitchell

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Col. Jay Mitchell

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:

Leger Fernández Recently Called on FEMA to Appoint a Director with Strong New Mexico Ties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has named Col. Jay Mitchell as the Director of Operations, leading the day-to-day operations for both the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon (HPCC)  Claims Office (Claims Office) and Stafford Act wildfire disaster recovery operations based in Santa Fe. Mitchell is expected to begin in May and will be supported in his transition by leadership at FEMA.

“I am relieved FEMA Read More