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Rio Fernando
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Rio Fernando
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Important Community Notes!Hooray! RFFD has just learned that we have received a FEMA grant that will alow us to upgrade out structural fire fighting (bunker) gear. This will keep our fire fighters safer when entering burning structures. Prior to this grant, most of our fire fighters have been garbed in second or third hand structural gear that we inherited through the generosity of other departments. The upgrades will take place over the next 2 years. In addition, we will be able to purchase a portable gas detection device for detecting and analyzing hazardous atmospheres, an infrared scanner that will help us to locate hidden fires and heat sources quickly, and a cascade system for refilling oxygen tanks on scene. This will give us more time on task at structural fires. In other 'new equipment news, Barney Meyer has constructed a spiffy new trailer with a convertable wheel base, and a hidden water tank, that will carry our ATV's on road to a fire scene, and then convert for pulling behind the ATV for water transport to remote fires.More good news: The creek is running again and we have water! Since our district is dependant upon the Rio Fernando as our primary source for fire fighting water, this is pretty exciting news.
WWW.RFFD.ORG We are still offering containers of Scotty Fire Fighting Gel for household protection. This is the wonder stuff that can keep your house safe in a wildfire. We don't do this often, so contact us at 505-751-1608 to place your order now. If you aren't familiar with this remarkable gel from the last time we made it available to homeowners, ask us about it. It is definitely worth your time. If a wildfire is coming towards your home, you hook this container to your water hose and spray your house with it. The gel will tremendously increase the fire resistance of your home, and thus the odds of our being able to save it from the fire.
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Summary of Current Fire Restrictions Affecting You!
Thankfully, the forest is wet. Please be sure to get a permit from Jim Parker, the fire marshal before burning brush piles or pastures. 758-1937 |
Please help us do our job by observing all fire regulations and by notifying us of unsafe conditions that you might see. Remember, all garbage, brush, and other burns in the district require a permit from the fire marshall.
The Community We Serve:
We are a rural fire department located between Taos and Angel Fire NM, proudly protecting 850 people living in an area of about 60 square miles. The area covered by our district includes Taos Canyon, Shady Brook, and El Valle Escondido, as well as the surrounding areas. Fire operations often require supporting the Forest Service in elminating fires in the surrounding Carson National Forest as well.
Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status. We have an ISO rating of 9. We are now working on an ISO rating of 8 or lower by upgrading equipment and training, and by installing dry-hydrants at ponds located in our district. Our primary water source now is a small stream running through our community.
Rio Fernando also provides First Responder EMS care to the residents of the Rio Fernando Fire District.
Support Your RFFD Volunteers
Contribute to our fund drives or contact us about donating time or other services.
The RFFD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
