The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) is proud to announce a new contracted wildfire-mitigation project that marks the first use of Burnbot technology in New Mexico. LAFD has contracted directly with Burnbot, an industry leader in advanced fuel-management technology, and is working in partnership with the Santa Fe County Fire Department’s Black Canyon Crew to bring this innovative approach to local wildfire risk reduction.
Burnbot’s cutting-edge system combines technological innovation with proven forestry practices to reduce hazardous fuels across targeted areas of the county. Its Remote Mastication Teams, operated by trained technicians, deliver precise vegetation mitigation while maintaining low ground pressure—protecting sensitive soils and ecosystems. This remote capability allows crews to safely and efficiently treat locations that are otherwise inaccessible, expediting the creation of defensible space and strengthening community wildfire resilience.
Establishing services with Burnbot was a project initiated by retired Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna prior to his retirement earlier this month.
