LAFD is one of the best fire departments in New Mexico and has a standard for excellence being Internationally Accredited, as well as, a Class 1 ISO public protection classification rating. LAFD is an all-hazards nuclear grade fire department. LAFD's uniformed personnel are on duty to protect life, property and environment of Los Alamos County and are stationed at (5) Stations across the jurisdiction of 109 miles. Station 2 is an additional station being designated as the Training Station. The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is comprised of an area of approximately 50 miles inside LAFD's response responsibility. Due to LANL, all LAFD firefighters must maintain a top security clearance. Additional personnel include an equally committed civilian staff of 11 to provide technical and administrative support to the mission.
 

LAFD is remains steadfast in its dedication to best practices for firefighter fitness and health by maintained NFPA 1582 annual firefighter physicals, providing fitness programs offered by strength and conditioning trainers from LANL Wellness. Currently LAFD is trying to obtain Cancer screening for our firefighters.  Five new stations in the next 5 years will incorporate the latest in Cancer prevention measures and improved living quarters for firefighter safety and well-being.