More Pictures from the 50th Anniversary Activities...

High Rolls FD conducted a few demos to show the public the kinds of activities we are called upon to perform. These demos included a pump and roll wildland fire demo, fire extinguishers, drafting and resupply, and simulated vehicle extrication operations.

Here are a few images...

The High Rolls Fire Demo Team; Left to Right: Paul McCarty, Chris Ryan, Chad Poindexter, Clint Oppell, Steve Mclheney, Mike Jones.

High Rolls Fire and EMS - 50th Birthday Bash!

High Rolls Fire and EMS celebrated their 50th year of service today. The doors were thrown open and the local residents were invited to partake of a free breakfast and Barbecue dinner. In 1960, High Rolls Fire started with 7 firefighters and a surplus truck with a small pump in the back. In fifty years, we now have 22 firefighters, 4 stations, and 11 fire trucks. The department has come a long way since it's inception 50 years ago.

Here are some pictures from the festivities...

Pictures from Karr Canyon Accident.

Here are a few images from the Karr Canyon response earlier this day. As you can see, our responding firefighters had their hands full.

Situation Report: Car Overturned with Persons Trapped

Today at 11:15 AM, High Rolls Fire and EMS responded to a report of a vehicle accident with persons trapped on Karr Canyon Rd. Upon arrival, the responding fire units found a passenger car on it's side embedded into a tree. One occupant was able to exit the vehicle, but the other two were trapped and had to be removed by firefighters. Three persons were transported to Gerald Champion Hospital, one with serious injuries. Responding units included High Rolls Fire Stations 1 and 2, Cloudcroft EMS, and AMR Paramedics. Karr Canyon Road was blocked for about 1 1/2 hours as a result.

High Rolls Fire and EMS turns 50!

Join us on April the 10th for our 50th Anniversary celebration. We will be staging an Open House at our Main Station at 39 Old Railroad Drive in High Rolls, NM. Planned events will include a Barbecue, display of fire apparatus and equipment, history of High Rolls Fire, Activities for the Kids, and Fire Safety, EMS/CPR, and Fire Extinguisher demos. Activities are roughly scheduled from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

Bring the family for some food and fun with the High Rolls Fire Department in celebration of our 50th anniversary!

Highlights from Thursday's Live Training...

Thursdays' training consisted of a live burn simulating a typical vehicle fire. Crews practiced safe approaches and fire attack methods to avoid danger zones created by airbags and struts. During a vehicle fire these can become deadly projectiles.

Situation Report: Chimney Fire in Terrace Circle area.

At 6 o' clock pm, High Rolls Fire was dispatched for a report of a chimney fire in the Terrace Circle area; unknown address. The report was from a person viewing it from across the canyon. After a small search of the area, the fire was located and was extinguished with no damage to the residence. Fire was confined to the chimney. The occupant was advised to have the chimney cleaned before using it again.

This highlights an important concern for the winter season; having a clean chimney free of creosote build-up. If you have not had your chimney cleaned this year, please have it done. Little chimney fires can develop into full scale structural fires very easily. A little prevention goes a long way.