La Madera Volunteer Fire Station District 16
District 16 has an ISO Class Rating of 5 – 10. San Pedro Creek and La Madera residents also have a Class 5 rating.
District Battalion Chief - Joe Gober
Home - (505) 900-4357
Cell - (505) 220-9794
OUR FIRE FIGHTERS ARE INVALUABLE TO THE SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY
DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH TRAINING IS REQUIRED?
To be a WILD LAND FIRE FIGHTER: 40 hours (about 6 Saturdays)
To be a FIRE FIGHTER 1: 180 hours (about 23 Saturdays)
To be a BASIC EMT: 180 hours (about 17 Saturdays) CPR training is 20 hours First Responder Training is 80 Hours
Our EMT/Firefighters often have ADVANCED CERTIFICATES - in addition to their on-going training. The Advanced Certificate requires an additional 80 hours beyond the initial requirement of 120 hours for Basic EMT certificate (about 12 Saturdays).
The Medical EMTs have to do a 40hour Recertification every two years to keep abreast of new processes.
And this is just the initial training!
Did you know your volunteers meet several times each month to train and refresh skills? When we conducted respiratory protection training, our firefighters completed air management drills in full bunker gear with a self-contained breathing apparatus. (See photos below)They also performed a mayday simulation and demonstrated air conservation techniques. And our EMS crew provided oversight and monitored vital signs before and after the exercise. Thank you fellow volunteers and thank you to the entire community for your continued support.
OUR FIREFIGHTERS PROTECT OUR HOMES, OUR PROPERTY, OUR COMMUNITY
May 4, 2018 a 30,000 gallon storage tank donated to the LMVFS by Bernalillo County, was delivered to the station effectively increasing our water storage capacity to 90,000 gallons of water for fighting fires in our community. The tank was large and extremely heavy and required an oversize trailer for transport and a huge crane for the careful placement. The increased water storage capacity is critical in the extreme drought of this fire season. The increased water storage for firefighter protection was one of many factors that were involved in our community reaching the ISO Class 5 rating.
Equally challenging are the 911 calls. Our men and women responded to approximately 60 calls this past year, averaging one a week. Their training and competence in emergency medical care, plus their commitment to being on call, helped save lives and prevent further serious injury. Our experienced responders are offering CPR training and training in those emergency skills so vital to implement before first responders can get to the scene. To protect our children, special information and training is being offered to babysitters. Stay tuned for these community offerings.
La Madera Membership
TheVolunteer Members are cross trained and certified as Firefighters, EMT’s, and 1st responders.
Volunteers provide service to approximately 2000 residents in the following areas (communities): Canyon Madera, Skyline Estates, San Pedro Creek Estates, San Pedro Overlook Estates, Residents of Puertocito Road and points beyond the Sandoval County line into Santa Fe County, like the town of Golden.
Volunteers also provide Mutual Aid to Bernalillo County Fire Department, Santa Fe County Fire Department (Edgewood) and US Forest Service Sandia.
La Madera VFD Resources:
Medical Rescue Vehicle - all wheel drive
Quick Response Vehicle - Chief Officer’s Vehicle
Structure Fire Vehicles
Engine 28 - 1000 gallon of water with a 1250 gallons per minute (gpm) pump
Tenders / Tankers - carry water to be used on structure fires or wild land fires
Mighty Mary - 3000 gallons of water with a 1250 gpm pump
Tender 28-2 - 1800 gallons of water with a 500 gpm pump
WildLand (WUI) Fire Vehicles
Brush 28 - 300 gallons of water with a 250 gpm pump
Water Supply Trailer - supply of portable water tanks and tools for use on WUI
Helicopter Landing Pad - for use by Medical helicopters or US Forest Service helicopters
Water Storage Tanks - fire protection water
Your Volunteer Fire Station is Always Looking For and Welcomes New Members.
Membership is open to all residents of the La Madera Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) response area who are willing to volunteer their time, energy, and resources to their community. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a current New Mexico driver’s license and driving record that meets Sandoval County Fire Department requirements. La Madera VFD will provide and help with training requirements.
Contact Fire Chief Joe Gober 220-9794 for more information or to answer any questions you may have about our Communities.