March 9, 2010 - Tuesday morning
Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a structure fire between mile marker 268 and
269. It turned out to be a pottery kiln that had just been started up for the
day.
March 3, 2010 - Wednesday morning
Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical call.
February 28, 2010 - Sunday morning
Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a vehicle that
slid off the road near mile marker 259. There were no injuries. The tow truck
pulled it out and they were able to drive it away.
(Another slick, snowy morning
in Taos Canyon!)
February
25, 2010 - Thursday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a 2-vehicle crash
without injuries near mile marker 260.5. NM State Police responded and took
a report. The road was very slick from the overnight snow.
February 21, 2010 - Sunday morning
Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to an accident that turned out to be on the Colfax
County side of the pass. Our help was not needed.
February 15, 2010 - early Monday
morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Sheriff's Deputies and NM State Police responded
to a single-vehicle roll-over near mile marker 271. There were no injuries.
February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
morning Rio Fernando FD was requested to assist with traffic control for an accident
without injuries involving a tractor-trailer that was blocking the highway on
the Colfax County side of the pass. The road was very slick from the recent snow.
January 21, 2010 - Thursday
morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded
to a medical emergency near mile marker 259.
January 20, 2010 - Wednesday
morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a crash involving a tractor-trailer
that had side-swiped a car. It turned out to be on the Colfax County side of the
pass. Moreno Valley FD and NM State Police were on scene and RFFD's help was not
needed.
January 19, 2010 - Tuesday morning
Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single
vehicle crash with minor injuries near mile marker 259. The highway was very slick
from the snow.
January 15, 2010 - Friday evening
Rio Fernando FD was put on stand-by in case Taos FD needed the water tender at
a structure fire in the Los Cordovas area.
January 2, 2010 - Saturday morning
Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single-vehicle
roll-over with injuries near mile marker 263.
December 26, 2009 - Saturday
evening Rio Fernando FD responded to a report of a home filling with smoke near
mile marker 263. The smoke was coming from the fireplace.
December 22, 2009 - Tuesday
afternoon Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a minor
2-vehicle crash without injuries near mile marker 263.5.
December 13, 2009 - Sunday evening
Taos County Sheriff's Deputies requested the assistance of Rio Fernando FD with
traffic control at a crash without injuries near mile marker 272.
November 28, 2009 - Saturday
night Rio Fernando FD was placed on stand-by to cover the Taos area while Taos
FD was busy at a structure fire. RFFD Engine #4 and personnel staged at the top
of the by-pass.
November 27, 2009 - Friday afternoon
Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's deputies responded to a 2-vehicle
crash without injuries near mile marker 257.5.
November 19, 2009 - Thursday
night Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency
near mile marker 266.
November 17, 2009 - Tuesday
morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency
near mile marker 266.
November 13, 2009 - Friday afternoon
Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a mutual-aid structure fire call in Moreno Valley
FD's district. RFFD was canceled.
October 31, 2009 - Saturday
evening Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Sheriff's Deputies and NM State Police responded
to a crash near mile marker 266 where a truck hit an elk.
October 30, 2009 - Friday morning
Rio Fernando FD assisted the State Livestock Inspector with traffic control while
some cattle were moved down the highway to holding pens.
October 27, 2009 - Tuesday afternoon
Rio Fernando FD assisted Moreno Valley FD with traffic control for an accident
involving a tractor-trailer and SUV near the bottom of the pass.
October 27, 2009 - Tuesday morning
Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a report of a vehicle off the road near the
fire house. RFFD personnel and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies searched the canyon
and did not find any vehicle off the road.
October 25, 2009 - Sunday morning
Rio Fernando FD assisted Moreno Valley FD with traffic control for a vehicle off
the road on the Colfax County side of the pass.
October 17, 2009 - Saturday
morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single
vehicle roll-over near mile marker 268.5.
September 26 & 27, 2009 - RFFD
personnel assisted in putting on, teaching and attended classes at the annual
Enchanted Circle EMS Mini-Conference.
September 19, 2009 - Saturday
morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a report of smoke. It turned out to
be a controlled burn in Caņon. Taos FD was also dispatched.
September 18, 19 & 20, 2009
- Rio Fernando FD personnel helped put on and teach at the annual Enchanted Circle
Regional Fire Protection Association Structural Firefighting Mini-Academy. And
we had three trainees attend this year!!
September 14, 2009 - Monday
evening Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and NM State Police responded to
a 2-vehicle crash near mile marker 266. One of the vehicles had rolled. While
at the accident, a person driving by reported a large rock in the road near mile
marker 267. RFFD personnel were able to move the rock off the road.
September 13, 2009 - Sunday
afternoon Rio Fernando FD assisted with traffic control for a truck the broke
down on the roadway near mile marker 263.
September 10, 2009 - Thursday
afternoon Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to stand-by to cover the Taos area while
Taos FD was busy at a structure fire. RFFD Engine #4 and personnel staged at the
top of the by-pass.
September 5, 2009 - Saturday
afternoon RFFD Tender #1 participated in the "Touch-A-Truck" event at the Taos
Youth & Family Center.
August 28, 2009 - Friday afternoon
Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to stand-by to cover the Taos area while Taos FD
was busy at a structure fire. RFFD Engine #4 and personnel staged at the top of
the by-pass.
August 16, 2009 - Sunday morning
Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency in
Valle Escondido.
August 14, 2009 - Friday afternoon
Rio Fernando FD and NM State Police responded to a rock slide at mile marker 263.
The Highway Department sent a plow truck and a loader to clear the debris off
the road.
August 11, 2009 - Tuesday night
Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to stand-by to cover the Taos area while Taos FD
was busy at a structure fire. RFFD Engine #4 and personnel staged at the top of
the by-pass.
August 4, 2009 - Tuesday afternoon
Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a person
that was hit by a vehicle. A family member took the patient to Valle Escondido
Club House to report the accident.
August 4, 2009 - Tuesday morning
Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance responded to a medical emergency in
Valle Escondido.
August 1, 2009 - Saturday morning
Rio Fernando FD and NM State Police responded to a vehicle roll-over with gas
leaking near Valle Escondido. There were no injuries.
July 29, 2009 - Wednesday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance
and Sheriff's Deputies responded to an accident where trees fell on the road hitting
motorcyclists. Only minor injuries - no one was transported by ambulance.
July 26, 2009 - Sunday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance
and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle crash with minor injuries near
mile marker 258.5. Two Moreno Valley FD personnel were passing by and stopped
to assist.
July 19, 2009 - Sunday afternoon: Thank you to all
who attended our Annual Open House Picnic. There was lots of good food.
The
water polo games were fun and just a little competitive.
The raffle was a success, bringing in much needed funds. Thanks to all who donated items and bought tickets.
A big THANK
YOU to our support volunteers!! We couldn't have done it without you - especially
since we responded to 2 calls during the day.
July 19, 2009 - Sunday afternoon Rio Fernando FD,
Taos County Ambulance, Sheriff's Deputies and NM State Police responded to a
motorcycle crash with injuries near mile marker 270. Two patients were transported
to the hospital. Forest Service law enforcement personnel also assisted with
traffic control.
July 19, 2009 - Sunday morning Rio Fernando FD responded to an abandoned
campfire.
July 12, 2009 - Sunday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was put on Stand-By to
help cover the Taos area while Taos FD was busy at another call.
July 9, 2009 - Thursday morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance
and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle accident near mile marker
257.
July 6, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD responded to a 4-vehicle
crash with injuries near mile marker 262.5. Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's
Deputies also responded. Moreno Valley FD assisted with traffic
control.
June 24, 2009 - Wednesday morning Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance
responded to a medical emergency near mile marker 260.
June 22, 2009 - Monday night Rio Fernando FD and Taos County Ambulance
responded to a medical emergency near mile marker 260. One patient was transported
to Holy Cross Hospital.
June 20, 2009 - Saturday morning Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to assist
Taos County Sheriff's Deputies in finding a vehicle that rolled somewhere in the
canyon. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle and in to town to report
it but didn't know where exactly the crash was at. RFFD personnel found it at
mile marker 261.5.
June 15, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD responded to a single
vehicle roll-over near mile marker 268.5. Taos County Ambulance and Sheriff's
Deputies also responded.
June 8, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance
and NM State Police responded to a tractor-trailer turned over near mile marker
263.5. The truck spilled a load of gravel and leaked diesel. The highway was
blocked for several hours while the truck was righted and the spill cleaned
up. Carson National Forest personnel assisted with clean-up. Moreno Valley FD
and Taos County Sheriff's Deputies assisted with traffic control. Taos FD and
Moreno Valley FD were on stand-by to help cover any other incidents in the canyon.
June 8, 2009 - Monday morning Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance
and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a roll-over at mile marker 268.5.
June 2, 2009 - Tuesday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to a single-vehicle
accident without injuries at the top of the pass. Taos County Sheriff's Deputies
searched to the bottom of the pass on the Colfax County side and found no accident.
June 1, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was dispatched to an accident
between a bike and a car near mile marker 266. Nothing was found at that location.
We were then informed that someone had picked up the patient and taken them in
to the hospital.
May 25, 2009 - Monday afternoon Rio Fernando FD, Taos County Ambulance
and Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash near mile marker 263.
One female patient was transported to Holy Cross Hospital.
May 22, 2009 - Friday afternoon Rio Fernando FD was put on stand-by to
cover the Taos area while Taos FD was busy at a structure fire. We were canceled
when it was discovered to be a small fire in a clothes dryer and all other responding
units were canceled.
May 15, 2009 - Friday afternoon Rio Fernando FD responded to a motorcycle
crash near mile marker 259. Taos County Ambulance transported 2 patients to the
hospital. Taos County Sheriff's Deputies also responded.
May 8, 2009 - Friday morning Rio Fernando FD responded to a 2-vehicle
crash with injuries near mile marker 265. Taos County Sheriff's Deputies and Ambulance
also responded.
April 24, 2009 - Friday evening RFFD was put on stand-by to help with
any fires in the Taos area while most of Taos FD personnel were busy at a 2-vehicle
crash south of town.
April 17, 2009 - Sunday night RFFD was dispatched to a roll-over near
the first campground. RFFD personnel and Taos County Sheriff's deputies searched
the lower canyon area - no accident was found.
April 11, 2009 - Saturday afternoon RFFD was dispatched to a "fire in
Taos Canyon" unknown location. It turned out to be just clouds and fog.
April 6, 2009 - Monday afternoon RFFD responded to a single vehicle roll-over
with injuries near mile marker 259. Taos County Sheriff's Deputies and ambulance
also responded.
April 4, 2009 - Saturday morning RFFD was dispatched to a roll-over with
injuries near the top of the pass. Squad #51 and a Taos County Sheriff's Deputy
went to the county line finding no crash. There were several crashes on the other
side of the pass that Colfax County Sheriff's Deputies and Moreno Valley FD were
taking care of. We assisted with traffic control until the road was cleared.
April 3, 2009 - Friday morning RFFD responded to a medical call in Taos
Canyon.
March 31, 2009 - Tuesday evening RFFD responded to a crash of a propane
tanker truck near mile marker 257. The highway was closed most of the night
while the propane was offloaded so the tanker could be righted and towed away.
No propane was spilled but the truck leaked some diesel. Taos FD, Angel Fire
FD, Quest FD, Taos Ski Valley FD, Taos County Sheriff's Deputies, NM State Police
and Taos Police assisted at the scene. Taos County Ambulance stood by in case
there were any injuries. Moreno Valley FD and Colfax County Sheriff's officers
helped with traffic control on the east side of the pass. Hondo-Seco FD helped
cover the Taos area for other calls.
March 24, 2009 - Tuesday morning RFFD responded to a 2-vehicle accident
that happened near mile marker 271 but the people drove to mile marker 261 before
realizing that an ambulance was needed.
March 23, 2009 - Monday morning RFFD responded to a crash near mile marker
267 between a tractor-trailer and a pick-up truck. There were no injuries.
March 23, 2009 - early Monday morning NM State Police requested the assistance
of RFFD in removing a large cottonwood tree that had blown down across the highway
near mile marker 259. Kit Carson Electric Co. also assisted as they were responding
to a power outage.
Summary of Annual Department Activity
2008 = 89 emergency responses
2007 = 71 emergency responses
2006 = 87 emergency responses
2005 = 68 emergency responses
2004 = 76 emergency responses
2003 = 69 emergency responses
2002 = 67 emergency responses
2001 = 35 emergency responses
2000 = 41 emergency responses
Volunteers put in many hours training, inspecting and maintaining equipment,
maintaining personal gear, maintaining buildings and grounds, fundraising,
and clerical duties.
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