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1. How Do I Become a Volunteer Firefighter?

The Bloomfield Fire Department is always looking for Volunteer Firefighters. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter, please call (505) 632-6363 or come in to the Fire Department anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The basic criteria for becoming a Firefighter is as follows:
1. You must be at least 16 years of age.
2. You must live in Bloomfield.
3. You must have a current driver's license, and a dependable means of transportation to the fire station.
4. You must pass a written test, a physical agility test, background checks and interviews.

Meetings are held at the station located at 915 North First Street on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. It is recommended that you attend these meetings to evaluate the department and see if joining up is something you would like to do. If you have any questions, please call, email or come in. We especially encourage people ages 25 through 45 to apply.
Video of a Physical Agility Test

2. How Do I Get a Burn Permit?

A burn permit is required for any open burning conducted within the City of Bloomfield.
There is no fee for a permit and may be obtained at the Administrative Office from Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm by either calling or visiting us at our 915 North First Street office.
The permit is only good for the time specified when obtaining the permit.
A name, a phone number and an address of the burn area is required when a permit is obtained.
· Burning of non-organic materials is not permitted (i.e., paper, rubber, Styrofoam, petroleum, etc.)
· Burning shall only be performed at the times and during weather conditions according to the limits set forth in the open-burning permit.
· Burning shall not be conducted within 50 feet of any structure or other combustible material. Conditions that could cause the fire to spread to within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
· A garden hose connected to a water supply or other approved fire-extinguishing equipment shall be readily available for use at open-burning sites.
· Burning material shall be constantly attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of the fire-extinguishing equipment required and familiar with the permit limitations that restrict open burning. An attendant shall supervise the burning material until the fire has been extinguished.
· Burning after dark is not permitted.
· The Bloomfield Fire Chief is authorized to require that open burning be immediately discontinued if the Bloomfield Fire Chief determines that smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding property or if the open burning is determined by the Bloomfield Fire Chief to constitute a hazardous condition.

3. What are the Fireworks Rules & Ordinances?

The city of Bloomfield fire ordinance prohibits the use of aerial devices (bottle rockets, missiles, roman candles, etc.) and ground audible devices (firecrackers, cherry bombs, black cats, M80s, etc)
If you need more information you can call the station at (505) 632-6363 or search our ordinances site.

4. What Is My ISO Rating?

The department currently holds an Insurance Services Office Class 3 fire protection class. The ISO is a private organization that evaluates a community’s ability to provide fire protection. A Class 1 represents exemplary fire protection and a Class 10 indicates that a community’s fire protection is lacking. The lower the Class the better the fire protection and greater the savings for the home/business owner regarding insurance premiums. Based on this criteria the Bloomfield Fire Department ranks in the top 5 percent in fire departments in New Mexico. For more information about the Insurance Services Office see their website.