Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, natural and historical artifacts. Click below to view the order and press release.
Fire Station 6
457 East Rd. Los Alamos, NM 87544 Fire Station 6was constructed in 1991 and is located on State Highway 502 at the east side of the Los Alamos town site and west of the airport. Fire Station 6 has four drive-through bays with sleeping, living, work and storage areas located on the south side. The first due response units include: 1 Engine Company, 1 Medic Unit, a Mini-Tender, and Crash Fire Rescue Unit (CFR) for response to the airport. A CAF Tender is also housed at this station during the wildland fire season. In addition to first in response to the airport, this station is also located directly across from a nursing home and assisted living facility. Fire Station 6 is owned by the County. Station 6 is staffed with five personnel. Staffing consists of one Company Officer, one Driver Engineer, and three Firefighters. One or more of these positionsisat the Paramedic level.