Fire

Wildfire Preparedness: Get To Know Ready, Set, Go!

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FSG News:

SANTA FE — With the start of the 2023 wildfire season in New Mexico and Wildfire Community Preparedness Day today, May 6, it is vital to have an emergency kit and an evacuation plan in place for you and your family.

The 2023 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign that provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The May message from the Forest Stewards Guild and the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network, partners, agencies and non-governmental organizations is, “Get to know Ready, Set, Go!.”  

Whether you live in the wildland-urban interface Read More

Video Tribute To Retired LAFD Firefighter Mark Sandoval

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Video tribute of Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honoring retired firefighter Mark Secundino Sandoval (July 26, 1961 – March 19, 2023) this afternoon in a special procession from the Elks Lodge on Trinity Drive to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road for a Funeral Mass followed by reception in the parish hall. The only child of Secundino and Stella Sandoval, he was born in Los Alamos and was a lifelong member of the community. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1979, where he fell in love with golf and found friendships that lasted a lifetime. Ninety-two golfers Read More

Scenes Of Procession For Retired Firefighter Mark Sandoval

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Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honor retired firefighter Mark Secundino Sandoval (July 26, 1961 – March 19, 2023) this afternoon with a special procession from the Elks Lodge on Trinity Drive to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road for a Funeral Mass followed by a reception in the parish hall. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honor retired firefighter Mark Sandoval this afternoon as he is accompanied into Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for a Funeral Mass. The only child of Secundino and Stella Sandoval, Read More

Heinrich Bill To Support Local Firefighters & Emergency Responders Passes Senate With Strong Bipartisan Support

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich meets April 4 with first responders at BCFD Station 33. Courtesy/Heinrich Office

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two federal programs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have provided more than $15.3 million to local fire departments in New Mexico.

Those programs, plus funding for the United States Fire Administration (USFA), are set to expire unless Congress acts.

This week, a bill backed by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) to extend these programs passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support. The bipartisan legislation is the Fire Grants Read More

Scenes From Tribute To Former Firefighter Mark Sandoval

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Scene of a special tribute held this morning at the golf course for former Los Alamos Firefighter Mark Secundino Sandoval, who passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 19, 2023. Following the tribute, more than 90 golfers participated in a tournament honoring Sandoval. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene of tribute this morning at the golf course for former LAFD Firefighter Mark Sandoval. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene of tribute this morning at the golf course for former LAFD Firefighter Mark Sandoval. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

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PEEC: Discover Role Of Prescribed Fire In Forest Mgmt.

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Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

PEEC is hosting an informative presentation on forest and fire ecology in Northern New Mexico with Program Manager Gabe Kohler of the Forest Stewards Guild Southwest Office.

This talk titled “Using Fire as a Tool: Forest and Fire Resilience in Northern New Mexico”, taking place 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, will provide participants with a foundational understanding of forest and fire ecology, the historical role of fire in dry forest systems, and outlook on the use of prescribed and wildland fire in the coming years.

Kohler has a passion for the human dimensions of natural Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Is Implementing Prescribed Fire Differently – Learn How On ‘Live’ Facebook Webinar

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Forest Supervisor Shaun Sanchez

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) in partnership with the Forest Stewards Guild will jointly host a “live” online Facebook webinar hosting a panel discussion on the use of prescribed fire on the Santa Fe National Forest noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 21. 

Listen to Forest Supervisor Shaun Sanchez and Deputy Supervisor Jeremy Marshall as they discuss practices and procedural changes following the national 90-day pause on prescribed burning.

Forest Fire Management Officer Terrance Gallegos discusses implementing the seven tactical changes Read More

Scenes From 2023 Wildfire Day At Ashley Pond Park

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Alex Cardenas checks out one of the U.S. Forest Service trucks today during Wildfire Day at Ashley Pond Park. Wildfire Day was held in conjunction with the Elks and Freedom Church Los Alamos Easter egg hunt. Representatives from the Los Alamos Fire Department, Los Alamos Police Department, U.S. Forest Service and other agencies mingled with the public and showed off their vehicles and equipment. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Sparky the Fire Dog hangs out with a fans during Wildfire Day today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Get Your Home In Condition To Resist Wildfire Ignitions

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Courtesy/FSG

Forest Stewards Guild News:

SANTA FE — It is important for residents to evaluate their homes and structures for resilience from wildfires.

The 2023 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. In conjunction with Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week, the April message from the Forest Stewards Guild, the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM), partners, agencies and non-governmental organizations is, “Get Your Home in Condition to Resist Wildfire Ignitions.” 

Most homes ignited Read More