tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710155199514568102024-02-18T20:22:43.674-08:00Smoke SignalsThe Voice of the High Rolls, New Mexico Fire DepartmentNM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-16346085087036798362011-07-10T11:37:00.000-07:002011-07-10T11:37:20.519-07:00Situation Report: Vehicle Accident on Highway 82 West of TunnelAt 0200 AM on 10 July 2011, High Rolls Fire was dispatched for a vehicle accident slightly West of the Tunnel Overlook. Responding units found a single vehicle which had struck the side of the stone cliff running alongside the highway. Traffic was closed for a short while as the vehicle was removed and the lanes cleared. No information on injuries is available at this time.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-84546076521670837632011-07-10T11:33:00.000-07:002011-07-10T11:33:19.810-07:00June wrap-up...With the culmination of the New Mexico fire season, June was a busy month for us. We logged a total of 28 calls for service, many being calls to assist at large wildfires throughout the region. As a result, It was decided to form a Wildland Task Force to better respond to forest and wildfires, in coordination with Otero County and the US Forest Service. Anyone interested in being a part of this can contact Chief Mark Klaene for details.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-26908084932362904952011-05-17T10:02:00.000-07:002011-05-17T10:02:47.743-07:00Situation Report: Report of Smoke in Haynes CanyonAt 9:50 AM, High Rolls Fire was dispatched for a report of smoke in the area of Upper Haynes Canyon. Forest Service units were also dispatched to respond. High Rolls Fire units were first to arrive and did not locate any sign of fire in the area. Smoke and haze were noted for the entire High Rolls - Mountain Park region, but it appeared to be coming from across the Tularosa Basin and the San Andres Mountains. No sign of fire was noted. All units then cleared and returned to service.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-47644078933929792762011-05-17T09:58:00.000-07:002011-05-17T09:58:12.855-07:00Situation Report: Report of Smoke - Possible WildfireAround 2 pm on May 16th, High Rolls Fire was requested to respond on West Side Road, in the area of Cherry and Alamo Canyons for a report of smoke sighted in the National Forest area. Forest Service units responded along with High Rolls Fire, but nothing was found upon investigation. High Rolls units were released by the Forest Service, who then posted a fire engine to patrol the area in case the smoke was sighted again. All units later cleared, with no fire found.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-68012208327172953252011-05-17T09:52:00.000-07:002011-05-17T10:04:54.885-07:00Situation Report: Vehicle Accident - Motorcycle vs. CarAt 10:35 pm on 15th of May, High Rolls Fire and EMS was dispatched for a report of a vehicle striking a motorcycle on Highway 82 near Milepost 14. One patient was transported to GCRMC Emergency Department.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-70395580420411066082011-05-10T18:42:00.001-07:002011-05-17T10:05:37.645-07:00Situation Report: High Rolls Fire Dispatched to Assist with Mayhill FireAround 2pm on Monday, 9th of May, High Rolls Fire was dispatched to assist with controlling a large and extremely fast moving wild-fire threatening the Sacramento Mountain community of Mayhill. High Rolls Fire provided an Urban/Wildland Interface Engine and a Type 5 Wildland engine to protect structures and homes located in the village of Mayhill from the encroaching forest fire. Operations are still in progress, as the fire is driven by Red Flag conditions and crews are rotated to provide support.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-40753747145018665112011-05-03T20:15:00.000-07:002011-05-03T20:15:30.278-07:00Situation Report: Vehicle Strikes Elk Near Mexican Canyon TrestleAt 8:35pm, on May 3rd, High Rolls Fire and EMS were dispatched to respond to a report of a vehicle striking an elk on Highway 82 near the Mexican Canyon Trestle. No injuries or highway closures were reported.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-46739548700115789602011-05-03T20:12:00.000-07:002011-05-03T20:12:18.969-07:00Situation Report: Suspected Illegal BurnOn Monday, May 2nd, at 3:30pm, High Rolls Fire was called to investigate a possible illegal burn taking place in the Apple Valley area. After a short investigation, it was found to be workers conducting repairs, mistaken for smoke by local residents. As a result of the current Burn Bans in place in Otero County and the Lincoln National Forest, all outdoor burning is prohibited.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-24309768232238465872011-05-03T20:07:00.000-07:002011-05-03T20:08:37.309-07:00Situation Report: Vehicle Accident Near Mexican Canyon TrestleOn May 1st, at 5:30 pm, High Rolls Fire and EMS was dispatched for a major accident on Highway 82 near the Mexican Canyon Railroad Trestle and overlook. Two vehicles struck nearly head-on, resulting in a highway closure of 1 and 1/2 hours. Over 8 patients were transported to Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center as a result. Cloudcroft Fire and EMS were called to assist in a mutual aid response.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-21573131281489345802011-04-04T10:19:00.000-07:002011-04-04T10:19:15.241-07:00Situation Report: HRVFD Called to Assist Ruidoso Downs with Devastating Wildfire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SHNXBjLGD472aWoyD8hQZBmMsqDrulJXVTN24uDEYzDt58GGcxDqpN6FMZJGi-PkupKDYFa7n1I1sUWQKael3rKulJtySTUUWs-7RapN96tIA3sH9QoegxkUMF-5d_8-TiHW_NRgeLQ/s1600/whitefire2_20110403163705_640_480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SHNXBjLGD472aWoyD8hQZBmMsqDrulJXVTN24uDEYzDt58GGcxDqpN6FMZJGi-PkupKDYFa7n1I1sUWQKael3rKulJtySTUUWs-7RapN96tIA3sH9QoegxkUMF-5d_8-TiHW_NRgeLQ/s320/whitefire2_20110403163705_640_480.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>At 7pm last night, High Rolls Fire Department was called to assist Ruidoso Downs and Forest Service on a wildfire burning in the Gavilan Canyon area. This fire, named the White Fire, started during Red Flag conditions and quickly grew to encompass 6000 acres, threatening neighborhoods and racetrack/casino facilities in the Ruidoso Downs area. Neighborhoods and subdivisions of Ruidoso Downs and East Ruidoso were evacuated, as the fire rapidly spread in the 60 mph winds. High Rolls Fire sent a brushfire unit and personnel to assist in evacuations and wildfire control.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-4743138072384576982011-03-04T19:35:00.000-08:002011-03-04T19:35:11.387-08:00Situation Report: Brush Fire in La Luz Canyon AreaAt 0750 am, High Rolls Fire was dispatched, along with Burro Flats Fire, and units from the US Forest Service to a report of a brush fire on Lincoln National Forest land, in the area where La Luz Canyon and Bailey Canyon intersect. High Rolls Units arrived on scene and contained the fire, turning control of the scene over to fire crews of the US Forest Service.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-43266890003314980942011-03-02T16:08:00.000-08:002011-03-02T16:08:09.564-08:00Situation Report: Rescue of Fall Victim at Tunnel Vista OverlookAt approximately 2:00 pm, High Rolls Fire and EMS was dispatched for a female fall victim at the High Rolls Tunnel Vista overlook. The patient fell and was approximately 180 feet down the cliff from the observation area. A low angle rescue was conducted and the patient was extracted using a stokes litter and a rope hauling system. Mutual aid was requested from La Luz Fire, Cloudcroft Fire and EMS, Otero County Sheriff, AMR Medical, and local Search and Rescue personnel. The patient was transported to Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-88804926074985169432011-02-21T18:26:00.001-08:002011-02-21T18:26:35.219-08:00Situation Report: Vehicle Accident on Highway 82 East of TunnelAt 2:40pm, High Rolls Fire and EMS was called to the scene of a single vehicle auto accident near the Highway 82 Tunnel. Traffic was impeded for an hour, and all parties refused medical assistance. The scene was clear at 3:45pm.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-52998138323542952862011-02-12T16:38:00.000-08:002011-02-12T16:38:38.961-08:00Weather Update on the Mountain...The snow's have finally cleared, but last week's storm was a busy time for us. At the height of the storm, High Rolls Fire ran multiple vehicle accidents along US 82, from automobiles sliding on the icy road. No major injuries were reported, but units were busy most of the day, and the highway was eventually closed to all traffic. Most of the problems were centered around the switchbacks near the High Rolls Tunnel and Scenic Overlook.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-17358906567792268762011-02-12T16:33:00.000-08:002011-02-12T16:33:54.252-08:00Time to Clear Your Brush!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEr69F6_AT0NPC0_MJhxq6fiYErFZgn9ZOv3oYbythKXvUV0Xs_zcIZG98UjE6RFE8ZMdidKig0DDPFPhOZW4Wrxx5pFqw8CFzn2wpKn3pfl_AoNqusdU-kD3lFVSQaDSwFQh9zdozp98/s1600/Brushpile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEr69F6_AT0NPC0_MJhxq6fiYErFZgn9ZOv3oYbythKXvUV0Xs_zcIZG98UjE6RFE8ZMdidKig0DDPFPhOZW4Wrxx5pFqw8CFzn2wpKn3pfl_AoNqusdU-kD3lFVSQaDSwFQh9zdozp98/s320/Brushpile.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Our forests and grasslands are overgrown, leading to anticipation that this Spring's fire season is going to be especially harsh. Today, the High Rolls Fire Department set the example by clearing brush around the station and performing a controlled burn to rid the overgrowth. We heartily recommend clearing the brush around your home to create a defensible space in case of wild-fire. It is recommended to clear brush back at least 30 feet from your home. The High Rolls Fire Department and Otero County Sheriff's Office should be contacted if you plan to perform any controlled burning. A fire truck can be arranged on request, for special situations. Interested persons should contact Chief Klaene for details.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-13227304307686666402011-01-13T18:13:00.000-08:002011-01-13T18:13:01.322-08:00Situation Report: Multi Vehicle Accident on Highway 82At 2:05 pm, High Rolls Fire Department responded to Mile Marker 4 on Highway 82 for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Upon arrival, High Rolls units were faced with a multi-car accident with one patient entrapped facing life threatening injuries due to crash impact. The Native Air helicopter ambulance was requested and Dungan Fire Department set up a landing zone to transport the traumatically injured patient. Highway 82 remained closed for approximately 2 hours as the vehicles were removed and the road was made safe by removing debris and spilled fuel. One additional patient was transported with non-life threatening injuries.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-54969521091557396872010-12-28T06:17:00.000-08:002010-12-28T06:17:32.853-08:00Situation Report: Possible Vehicle FireOn Dec 26th, at 11:50 AM, High Rolls Fire was dispatched for a possible vehicle fire on Highway 82 near Bailey Canyon. Units responded but were unable to locate any vehicle in distress.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-81112225445359731822010-12-13T19:30:00.000-08:002010-12-13T19:30:51.029-08:00Situation Report: Update - Pine Stump Mall Fire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZ1CWYcag-oySnEIhe0tsbKwvvBtPMzemZaf_i9Q8rJtNd7cspxIbPrvM0lOl3EVufTKY8ibszyfJc0rl8-PDPJnsOncbSlYQ7YPBkkrupzRkwAg4YJD6aKjUU9d87ANd3ZXxy8WT8DY/s1600/20101213_114556_cloudcroft_fire_GALLERY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZ1CWYcag-oySnEIhe0tsbKwvvBtPMzemZaf_i9Q8rJtNd7cspxIbPrvM0lOl3EVufTKY8ibszyfJc0rl8-PDPJnsOncbSlYQ7YPBkkrupzRkwAg4YJD6aKjUU9d87ANd3ZXxy8WT8DY/s320/20101213_114556_cloudcroft_fire_GALLERY.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The fire at the Pine Stump Mall was declared under control this afternoon around 2pm. The firefighters managed to stop the spread, but several historic buildings were lost in the fight. One injury was sustained by the responding firefighters, and one civililian was transported to GCRMC due to smoke. The cause has not been released.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-88707188513963144882010-12-13T10:02:00.000-08:002010-12-13T10:06:39.023-08:00Situation Report: Mutual Aid with Cloudcroft Fire Department on Major Structure Fire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR52wszKugox6z2-aXAtxH_Zk2H7VBJe8kiatQcb3t8W1vu9MMKWlLRliBY_kFZ9eFqrDN76ywPHDEpY3ZmBwSiQEKUzjSM2MZ4VA8eDXocP_SWwOohSMi1tGOB5-o9ar0LoSiFY2-NT4/s1600/20101213_100903_latest01fire1213%257E1_jpg_GALLERY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR52wszKugox6z2-aXAtxH_Zk2H7VBJe8kiatQcb3t8W1vu9MMKWlLRliBY_kFZ9eFqrDN76ywPHDEpY3ZmBwSiQEKUzjSM2MZ4VA8eDXocP_SWwOohSMi1tGOB5-o9ar0LoSiFY2-NT4/s320/20101213_100903_latest01fire1213%257E1_jpg_GALLERY.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>At 4:30am this morning, Cloudcroft Fire was dispatched for a report of a fire in the Downtown Mall on Burro Street. The first arriving units found a well involved fire, which quickly progressed to a major incident requiring outside aid in order to prevent the loss of most of the Downtown District. Mutual Aid support was requested from surrounding departements including James Canyon, High Rolls, Upper Cox Canyon, Dungan FD, and many other Otero County Fire Organizations. This incident has not been terminated as these departments continue their fight to save what remains of this historical building dating from the 19th Century. High Rolls Fire and EMS currently has units and personnel operating on scene, performing firefighting and EMS operations. <br />
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Photo from Alamogordo Daily News.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-42523100971394243632010-12-06T19:23:00.000-08:002010-12-06T19:23:40.529-08:00Situation Report: Brush Fire on Highway 82 Near Dry CanyonAt 4:45 pm, High Rolls Fire was dispatched to respond to a brush-fire on Highway 82 across from the Dry Canyon turnoff. Arriving units found a small area of brush along the highway on fire, being fought by passers-by with shovels. The fire was extinguished, and the area was wet-down by the fire department.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-25296226415153042772010-12-02T22:24:00.000-08:002010-12-02T22:24:05.173-08:00Situation Report: Rollover East of Highway 82 TunnelHigh Rolls Fire and EMS was dispatched for a report of a single vehicle rollover 1/4 mile East of the Highway Tunnel on Highway 82, near the Scenic Overlook. Upon arrival, crews found a pick-up truck resting upon it's roof, with both lanes blocked. The occupants were helped out and treated by medical crews, with one patient being transported to GRMC with minor injuries. The highway was blocked for at least 1 hour, as recovery personnel up-righted the car and cleared the roadway. Units from the High Rolls Main Station and the Pineywoods Substation responded to this call, along with AMR medical personnel.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-1801771005681422972010-11-01T22:56:00.000-07:002010-11-01T22:57:51.319-07:00Situation Report: Structure Fire near Trout Farm on Highway 82At 6:10 pm, High Rolls Fire was dispatched for a report of a barn on fire, located in the area of the old Trout Farm on Highway 82. Units from three High Rolls Fire stations responded, and the fire was contained to the point of origin by the firefighting crews. The fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical malfunction. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the operation, and only minor damage was sustained by the structure.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-90346224415766058602010-10-19T22:30:00.000-07:002010-10-19T22:30:29.465-07:00Situation Report: Rollover on Karr Canyon RoadAt 5:10pm, High Rolls Fire and EMS was dispatched to an MVA Rollover about 1 and 1/2 miles up Karr Canyon Road from Highway 82. First arriving units found a single passenger vehicle approximately 30 feet down the side of the canyon. One occupant was found, who appeared uninjured and was not transported by EMS. The vehicle was in difficult and very steep terrain, causing a delay in recovery operations. As a result Karr Canyon Road was closed for about 2 hours as the recovery vehicles performed their operations in order for the road to be cleared.NM Illuminatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553425492795985308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671015519951456810.post-25745633686465002662010-10-17T13:25:00.000-07:002010-10-17T13:25:49.842-07:00Situation Report:: Injured Hiker Rescued from Salado Canyon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuhzxYxYYkkVlh-pzsMWsjDJC3AAwmJz3HAAVFZflmI77GTbax-s0uux1tR7GzNCJDFsqIveZrwLAJJDNglitbJpST3LBrZT65k55CfAXLF9w7qNxmFikqjLmw3p3ZbT9ZKIc6yiA8lE/s1600/sadladocyn3small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuhzxYxYYkkVlh-pzsMWsjDJC3AAwmJz3HAAVFZflmI77GTbax-s0uux1tR7GzNCJDFsqIveZrwLAJJDNglitbJpST3LBrZT65k55CfAXLF9w7qNxmFikqjLmw3p3ZbT9ZKIc6yiA8lE/s320/sadladocyn3small.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>On Saturday, 17th of October, High Rolls Fire and EMS was called to assist an injured hiker on the Bridal Veil Falls trail in Salado Canyon. The hiker was incapacitated and was trapped in a creek-bed, unable to scale the cliff back to safety. High Rolls Fire was assisted by personnel from La Luz FD, and the patient was rescue using ropes and a Stokes Litter. He was located about 1 mile into the trail from the nearest trail-head. The operation took 2 1/2 hours to complete, with the patient being transported to Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center via AMR ambulance.<br />
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