Wild land fires are typically fought on a variety of fronts. These include 1) boots on the ground with hand tools and wildland engines, and 2) from the air. Air operations include winged aircraft dropping fire retardants or water, and… Read More »EFRS Participates in Dip Site Operations Training (Click this title to see more)
In addition to responding to nearly 400 emergency calls per year, the members of El Dorado Fire and Rescue also enjoy participating in community events throughout the year. Here a a few (click each image to enlarge): July 4th… Read More »EFRS Participates in Community Events in the Summer of 2012
A new fire engine, referred to as a Wildland / Urban Interface Engine (because it can be used for both structure fires and wildland fires) has been received by the El Dorado Fire and Rescue Service. It is currently in… Read More »New Structure Engine Due Soon
The El Dorado, Hondo, Glorietta, and Galisteo fire districts were given a rare training opportunity on the weekend of April 19 – 21. They were granted permission by the Eldorado Community School and the contractor to use the old portions … Read More »El Dorado Fire Department Participates in Fire Training at the Eldorado Community School (click this title to see more)
Members of the EFRS had the honor and priviledge of participating in the funeral service for their fallen brother Isaac Garcia on 22 March 2012. The service was held at Santa Fe Community College following a procession of Santa Fe County… Read More »EFRS Participates in the Funeral of Isaac Garcia (Click this title to see more)
Once again the residents of Eldorado were treated to their Fire Department’s annual BBQ and Open House in September 2011. Everyone enjoyed BBQ from Josh’s while they listened to great music by Lisa Carman and her band. In addition, all… Read More »Annual EFRS BarBQue was a great success (Click this title for more)
Members of the EFRS participated in the Dixon Apple Orchard fund raiser and the annual Ice Cream Social, both in August. The Dixon event was held at La Tienda. Eldorado Fire members plus their wildland engine and an ambulance were hand for… Read More »Members Participate in Community Events in August 2011 (Click this title for more)
Members of the EFRS utilize many skills when fighting structure fires. One skill is the tough job of advancing a fully charged line (hose). During this training, members practiced advancing a charged 1 3/4 line and a 2 1/2 inch… Read More »EFRS Firefighters Practice Advancing Charged Hose Lines (Click this title for more)
El Dorado Fire and Rescue Service participated in the annual National Night Out on August 3, 2010. EFRS sent two Engines and 5 people to the Santa Fe Plaza. Children and adults alike were able check out fire equipment and get inside the cabs… Read More »EFRS Participates in National Night Out – click here to see more.
Eldorado Fire and Rescue members, along with volunteers from Hondo, Glorietta, and Galisteo, completed 24 hours of Extrication Training May 13-16, 2010. Extrication is the process of removing an entrapped patient from a wrecked car. During the weekend training, trainees cut up… Read More »EFRS Personnel Participate in Regional ExtricationTraining – click this title to see more