Frequently Asked Questions
Becoming a Member
Question: How do I become a member?
Answer: First you need to fill out a membership application and turn it in to our office at 209 South Oliver Drive, Aztec, NM. Upon receiving the application, we will run all appropriate background checks to verify eligibility.
Upon clearing the background checks, you will have to pass a physical and drug screen. You will also need to pass the firefighter agility test. You will then have to meet the local district requirements for which you are applying and enter the probationary period. During probation, you will be required to attend a New Member Orientation session and meet two of the minimum training requirements within the first six months. You will have to meet the remaining two training requirements within the next six months to maintain membership.
Question: What are the minimum training requirements?
Answer: There are four minimum training requirements for new members. They are Firefighter I, Firefighter Emergency Care, Hazardous Materials Operations, and S-130/S-190 (Wildland Firefighting). Click here for a complete discription.
Burn Permits
Question: How do I get a permit to burn in the County?
Answer: Call our main office at 505-334-1180.
Question: What type of materials am I allowed to burn?
Answer: The only items allowable for burning in San Juan County are common vegetation materials such as weeds, grass, leaves, and tree limbs. Items such as houshold trash, rubber, and plastics are forbidden.
Question: What all is required to burn approved materials within the County?
Answer: First of all, burning is only allowed during sunlight hours. You need to make sure if you are burning large piles you will be able to have the burning completed by sundown. You need to make sure you have an adequate water supply and you need to be at least 50 feet away from any structures or adjoining property lines.
Burning within San Juan County may be restricted on certain days. We check the weather forcasts each day and determine if burning will be allowed and during what times it will be allowed.
