Volunteer fire departments protect their communities much like career departments do—they just do it with neighbors who serve part-time. Volunteers train regularly, staff stations or respond from home, and handle a wide range of calls: structure fires, vehicle fires, medical emergencies, motor-vehicle crashes, rescue calls, hazardous-materials concerns, and severe-weather incidents. They also do the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a community safer: public education, home safety checks, pre-incident planning, hydrant testing, equipment maintenance, and coordinated mutual aid with nearby agencies. About Cuba Volunteer Fire Department Cuba Volunteer Fire Department (Cuba Fire Rescue) serves the Village of Cuba and surrounding areas of northern Sandoval County, New Mexico. Our members are local volunteers trained in firefighting, rescue, and medical first response. We respond to house and vehicle fires, motor-vehicle collisions along the US-550 corridor, medical calls, and a variety of rescue incidents across both town and rural terrain. Beyond 911 response, we focus on prevention and preparedness—community CPR and Stop-the-Bleed outreach, smoke-alarm installations, evacuation planning, and seasonal safety education for residents and local businesses. We take pride in reliable, professional service: regular drills, certification courses (ICS and fire/EMS standards), careful apparatus and equipment upkeep, and strong partnerships with Sandoval County Fire, EMS, and neighboring departments for mutual aid. Most of all, we’re neighbors helping neighbors—people you’ll see at the store, at school events, and on the engine when the tones drop—working together to keep Cuba safe.