Servey appointed as Fire Chief

The Los Alamos County Council unanimously affirmed the appointment of Wendy Servey as the new Los Alamos County Fire Chief during the Council Regular Session on May 6, 2025. Servey began her career at Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) in 2006 and brings a deep well of experience, technical expertise, and leadership to the position.

"I'm honored to serve the members of the Los Alamos Fire Department and community, including Los Alamos National Laboratory, during this time of transition. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated team of fire professionals and County leadership to provide stability and ensure we’re well-positioned to excel in our mission." Fire Chief Servey said.

LAFD is one of the largest career fire departments in northern New Mexico. The all-hazards emergency response organization provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, aviation rescue, fire prevention, fire investigation, code enforcement, public education, and domestic preparedness planning. LAFD serves the County, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Bandelier National Monument with a career staff of 177 personnel (166 uniformed/11 civilian) and operates out of 5 stations, along with a training station.

For 19 years, Chief Servey has served LAFD, as a paramedic, inspector, investigator, and Captain. Over the last eleven years she has progressed in leadership roles to fulfill assignments as Battalion Chief of Safety, Operations, Fire Marshal, and Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. Prior to her time with LAFD, she began her fire and emergency services career in 1997 with EMS/Fire Departments in Ohio to include Cleveland EMS and Coventry Fire near Akron, Ohio. In 2004, Chief Servey relocated to New Mexico to accept a position as a firefighter-paramedic with Santa Fe County Fire Department. 

Chief Servey holds an Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification from the National Fire Academy 2019, has a Bachelor of Science in Technology from Bowling Green State University (BGSU), and an Associates degree in Fire Science from Central New Mexico Community College (CNM).

County Manager Anne Laurent stated she is confident in Chief Servey’s abilities and knows she will continue LAFD’s steadfast work serving the unique needs of our community and the broader goals of the public and the Council, focusing on ensuring overall community safety through proactive and sustained implementation of fire and emergency response, as well as continuing to take actions to protect our natural resources. Laurent encourages the community to join her in congratulating Servey on her new appointment as Fire Chief. 

Chief Servey will serve as the interim LAFD Fire Chief for up to one year. Los Alamos County will begin a nationwide search for a new Fire Chief later this year.