Welcome To
Los Chavez
Volunteer Fire Department
District 7
The Los Chavez Fire Department is an ALL Volunteer company, located in the heart of Valencia County, New Mexico, between Los Lunas and Belen on Highway 314. It was formed in 1962 and Frank Sedillo became the first Department Chief. Currently we have 34 volunteers on the roster, most of whom are certified as NM Firefighter I and EMT-B as a minimum. The present day staff consists of: Department Chief -- Brian Culp III Assistant Chief -- Mike Brophy Rescue, (EMS), Captain -- Becky Culp Rescue, (EMS), Lieutenant -- Jon Akaba Fire Captain -- Tina McCraw Fire Lieutenant -- Rodney Barilleaux Safety Officer -- Gary McCraw The area served encompasses approximately half of the county, reaching the Highland Meadows area to the West, with an estimated population of the region around 15,000. The department also provides Mutual Aid per agreement with all other departments in the county. At the present time, there is only one station, however, future planning exists for a substation to be located in the Highland Meadows Subdivision, (on highway 6, near I-40, by Laguna). This second station will greatly enhance service to our community resulting in substantially improving our response time. Due to the lack of adequate coverage in that area, we are finding that up to 30 minutes in response time can occur... we find this to be unacceptable in all emergency situations. The department utilizes two engines, one approximately 10 years old which carries 1200 gallons of water and the other being 25 years old and carries 750 gallons of water; two tankers with capacities of 4000 and 2000 gallons; our pride and joy, a brand new Rescue/Aid Unit purchased in August of 1997; a Rescue/Squad Unit which carries approximately 300 gallons of water, foam supply and MVA rescue tools; and last but not least, our brush truck, which was a "hand-me-down" from the US Forest Service and is actively utilzed for the accessibility to brush fire locations. Annually, LCVFD responds to an estimated 150 calls for fire emergencies and approximately 300 EMS/Rescue calls. Fire calls peak twice a year, during summer with the brush fires and Christmas with structure fires. Because the personnel are all volunteers, training presents a challenge due to the limitations and time availability of the individuals. To counteract this, the department holds weekly training meetings informally and formal training dates are always posted for those to take advantage of them at the department's expense, utilizing the EMS Academy, UNM-Valencia and the NM State Fire Acadamy in Socorro. Though limited, the department has reached various levels, such as HazMat Level 4, 70% of members holding EMT-B and 80% with Firefighter I certifications. Our department, as with all departments around the world, has an atmosphere and camaraderie which is very personal and "family-like". This personal, "family-like" air results in our caring greatly about each other, and other brothers and sisters in all emergency response services and of course our community that we provide service to. We hold "get-togethers" and "pot-lucks" at various times throughout the year and actively support, and are associated with, a variety of organizations: "MADD" "Missing Children" "Toys for Tots" IFSTA OSHA Volunteer Fireman's Insurance New Mexico Firefighters' Association International Association of Fire Chiefs.
May the good Lord be with you and watch over you and yours'
Stay Safe, Be Safe, Work Safe...
Photo Gallery
Photos of the vehicles we utilize
department personel doing what we do best,
and some great shots from the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy.
If you can, take a few minutes and check them out.
What Is A Fireman?
The Fire Fighter
Fireman Prayer
Battling The Beast
Fire/EMS Stories and Poems
National EMS Memorial Service Web Site
National Moment of Silence
Purpose of this site is to provide information on the National Moment of Silence Project to the members of the EMS community.
National Firefighters Memorial
Created as a tribute to the men and women of America's EMS systems who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in the line of duty.
Links To Other Firefighting and Emergency Response Sites
Hudson Valley Emergency Services Home Page
Links to emergency services in the Hudson Valley Region of New York and surrounding areas. "Out of Area" links with 29 out of 50 states being represented. Also includes a "new" International Links Page.
Lifeguard 1
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10-75.Com
Current Fire/Rescue headline news, stories from around the country. Fire related software and downloadable pics. Shop for Firefighting products. Live chat with other firefighters and emergency response personnel.
Firefighting.Com
Fireline News, Headlines. Fire Watch Reviews, Products. Links to "Firenet" Radio Network (RealAudio 4.0). Download your favorite posters and prayers, such as "The Fire Fighter", "EMT's Prayer", "Firemans' Wife", "Fallen Brother", and many more...
Firesafety.Com
Fire safety tips provided by the FDNY Fire Safety Education Fund.
USFA FEMA
United States Fire Administration... The name speaks for itself. Pamphlets, books, videos, education kits and reports all free for the ordering.
Fire-EMS.Net
Latest FEMA Bulletins, message center, live chat, free department home pages and listings of upcoming events... Check it out!!!!...
911 Fire Police Medical Web
Your one stop Emergency Services Site. Provides links to HUNDREDS of sites from around the world, divided by category, all related to the world of Emergency Services.
Kitchen: 39%
Where Do Fires Begin?
USFA Facts:
Bedroom: 13%
Living Room/Den: 8%
Chimney: 8%
Laundry Room: 4%
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