The Albuquerque Fire Rescue Wildland Division is deploying resources to Ruidoso to help with the ongoing efforts to fight the South Fork and Salt fires.
AFR resources have been requested through New Mexico State Forestry’s Resource Mobilization Plan and the City of Albuquerque Office of Emergency Management.
“The Wildland Division is currently preparing to deploy to the South Fork Fire,” said Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo. “We never want to see this type of fire activity so close to inhabited areas. AFR will assist the efforts to contain this fire and protect the community in any we can.”
Read about what New Mexican officials are saying about the fire here.
AFR’s Wildland Division is part of a pool of nationally qualified wildland fire resources within the structural fire service of New Mexico that can be mobilized to help suppress wildfires and wildland/urban interface fire incidents nationwide.
“We will always step up to help our neighbors in times of need, and we’re grateful that AFR is able to assist the firefighting efforts,” said Mayor Tim Keller in a press release. “Albuquerque’s thoughts and prayers are with Ruidoso, and we’re here to support our fellow New Mexicans during these devastating times.”
The Wildland Division is sending two apparatus and 8 personnel. If the state makes added requests, AFR is prepared to send additional resources and crews.