2009 Call Statistics

In 2009, the Spanish Peaks Volunteer Fire Department responded to over 120 calls. Here is our call breakdown by type of incident:

Wildland Fire-6
Structure Fire-5 (Includes residential, outbuilding, and even a set of railroad ties!)
Vehicle Accident (no injuries)-2
Vehicle Accident (with injuries)-21
Medical-61
Natural Gas Leak-2
Hazardous Spill-1
Cancelled En Route-2
Service Call-9 (Includes staging for events such as mud races and the Holly Ringo Memorial Volleyball Tournament)
No One Available for Call-3
Misc-12 (Includes eight calls for unauthorized controlled burns)

We saw a slight decrease in total calls from 2008, with an increase in medical calls.

Residents of the Spanish Peaks Volunteer Fire Department's protection area should consider this a reminder that you must obtain a burn permit to do any controlled burning on your property. When your neighbors see your smoke and call 911 to report a possible fire, if we know you are burning, we can address the issue with a simple phone call. If you do not obtain a burn permit, we have to send fire engines to your address, resulting in fuel charges and wear and tear on the Department's vehicles. Getting a burn permit is not only the responsible thing to do, it saves taxpayer dollars! It can also help you avoid a costly fine. In 2009, a resident was ticketed for uncontrolled burning.

You can obtain a burn permit by stopping by the Aguilar station Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. If you are unable to stop in at those times, you can call 941-4107 or 941-4505 to schedule a time to come in and fill one out. You can activate your burn permit by calling 941-4107 or 941-4505. Burn permits are activated based upon forecasted weather conditions and availability of firefighters in case your fire becomes uncontrolled.

It is free to obtain and activate your burn permit.