Month: September 2025

Introduction For many people, the image of a fire department centers on flames, hoses, and ladders. Yet, in Cuba and across much of rural America, the majority of emergency calls are medical in nature. Heart attacks, strokes, accidents, and sudden illnesses make up most of the emergencies CVFD handles. Our…

Each year, house fires claim lives and destroy property across the country, but many of these tragedies are preventable. For families in Cuba, New Mexico, and surrounding rural areas, prevention is especially important because emergency response times can be longer due to distance and terrain. The Cuba Volunteer Fire Department…

In Northern New Mexico, wildfire season is not just a possibility—it’s an annual certainty. With long dry spells, intense winds, and rugged terrain, our region is one of the most fire-prone in the Southwest. For the Cuba Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD), wildfire season transforms daily operations into a constant state…

IntroductionWhen a fire breaks out inside a home, every second matters. In rural areas like Cuba, New Mexico, where the nearest help can be miles away, the role of the Cuba Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) is essential. Structure fires can double in size every minute, quickly overwhelming homes, businesses, and…