Jacob Black
Fire Chief - Operations
505-992-3083
jblack@santafecountynm.gov
Chief Black began his career in the fires service in 2003 as a volunteer for the Santa Fe County Fire Department. During his time as a volunteer, he served as the EMS Captain for the Agua Fria District and was hired to work as a regional staff member as needed in 2006. In 2011, Assistant Chief Black moved into a full time position with the department. He completed the paramedic program at Santa Fe Community College in 2013. He also earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico and his Associates in Paramedicine from Santa Fe Community College.
Jeffrey Carroll
Deputy Chief - Operations
505-992-3088
jcarroll@santafecountynm.gov
Deputy Chief Carroll began his career with Santa Fe County Fire Department as a volunteer with the Madrid Volunteer Fire District, after relocating to NM from Wisconsin in 2005. During this time, he discovered that he enjoyed the challenges and sense of accomplishment that came with being part of the Fire Department and its role in the community. He applied for the County Fire Academy in 2007 and graduated as class valedictorian. He rapidly gained his EMT-Intermediate license, and promoted to Lieutenant in 2010. He earned his Paramedic license in 2012, and also has certifications in Wildland Urban Interface operations and Swift water Rescue. DC Carroll earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990.
Bobby Montoya
Assistant Chief - Operations
505-992-3079
bmontoya@santafecountynm.gov
Assistant Chief Montoya began his career with Santa Fe County Fire Department by joining the Chimayo Volunteer Fire District in 1999. While volunteering, he found his passion in serving the community in both EMS and Fire and decided to pursue this full-time. In 2000, he completed the EMT – Intermediate program. While maintaining his service as a Volunteer Firefighter, Asst. Chief Montoya was hired on with Presbyterian Health Services. In 2002 he was hired as a full-time/career Firefighter for Santa Fe County. Asst. Chief Montoya attended the first Paramedic Program offered by Santa Fe Community College in 2006 and soon after was promoted through the ranks as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Lieutenant, Battalion Chief and currently Assistant Fire Chief. Asst. Chief Montoya continues to serve as a Paramedic with Presbyterian Health Services – EMS Division part-time to maintain and advance his skills in Paramedicine. Over the past 18 years, he has also added to his experience by training in Rescue Operations, HazMat Operations, Pediatric and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and various other courses.
Martin Vigil
Assistant Chief - Director of Emergency Management
505-992-3072
mavigil@santafecountynm.gov
Assistant Chief Vigil is the Emergency Manager for the County of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has over 35 years of public safety experience from being a Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services educator, Police Sergeant, and Fire Command Officer in both career and combination fire departments. Assistant Chief Vigil started his career at age 13 as a member of the New Mexico Wing of the Civil Air Patrol and was involved in air search and rescue. He soon became an Emergency Medical Technician and started teaching EMT courses at age 16. At age 19, he became the first Native American Paramedic in the state of New Mexico. In 1998, Assistant Chief Vigil left public safety to pursue a career in critical care nursing, eventually working at the University of New Mexico Hospital in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. He began to take a strong interest in infectious diseases and bioterrorism medical response. He holds significant certifications in the medical management of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive casualties.
Jaome Blay
Assistant Chief - Fire Prevention- Risk Reduction
Fire Marshal
505-995-6526
jblay@santafecountynm.gov
Fire Marshal Blay began his fire career as a volunteer firefighter with Santa Fe County in 2004. In 2006, he joined Los Alamos County Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT and participated in their Fire Prevention and Public Education program. In 2007, he joined the City of Santa Fe Fire Department where he earned his Paramedic, Fire Inspector, and Hazardous Materials Tech certifications. Jaome became the City of Santa Fe Fire Department Deputy Fire Marshal in 2013. Fire Marshal Blay was born in Barcelona, Spain and has lived in Santa Fe County since 1993. He has a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the College of Santa Fe, and an A.A.S. in Fire Protection Technology and A.S. in Emergency Medical Services from ENMU Roswell. Mr. Blay holds ICC certifications in fire inspection and fire plans review, and he is ICC Fire Code Specialist and Fire Marshal certified.
Karl Ehl
Battalion Chief - A Shift
505-992-3088
kehl@santafecountynm.gov
Battalion Chief Karl Ehl has more than 17 years in the fire service. His service began as a Volunteer with the Bernalillo County Fire Department, District Seven in the early nineties. In 1995 BC Ehl moved the East Mountains and found a home with Moriarty Fire where he quickly moved through the ranks to the position of Chief Officer. In 2007, BC Ehl was hired with Santa Fe County Fire Department as the Fire Training Captain. He was promoted to the position of Battalion Chief in 2012. Over the years, BC Ehl has served on several committees including the Executive Board of the New Mexico Fire Chief’s Association, Middle Rio Grande Council of Governments, United Way Council, and the International Association of Fire Chief’s. He is currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate and is trained in Fire Suppression, Incident Command, Hazardous Materials response, Leadership and is an IFSAC Accredited Fire Instructor.
Ramon Vilorio
Battalion Chief - B Shift
505-992-3088
rvilorio@santafecountynm.gov
Battalion Chief Ramon Vilorio began his public safety career in 2003. Ramon became a paramedic in 2005. He has worked as a Medic and as an EMS Manager in a variety of systems in urban, suburban and rural communities. Ramon performed as a volunteer firefighter for a short period of time before joining the Santa Fe County Fire Department. After joining the SFCFD in 2009, Ramon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2013 and then Battalion Chief in 2020. During the course of his career, he has earned an Associates in Emergency Medicine, obtained a Critical Care Paramedic certification, achieved various IFSAC fire certifications and has graduated from the A. Michael Mullane Political Training Academy.
VACANT
Battalion Chief - C Shift
505-992-3088
jcarroll@santafecountynm.gov
Position is currently vacant
Sal Caputo
Battalion Chief - Operations & District Liaison
scaputo@santafecountynm.gov
Chief Caputo Joined Santa Fe County in 2009 as a Firefighter and EMT. He transitioned through the levels of EMS licensure completing his Paramedic program in 2015 from the UNM/AFR Paramedic Program. Over the years he has served as a Paramedic in all four regions of Santa Fe County. Through his years of service, he started his early fire career volunteering in Sandoval County, is an Adjunct Instructor for the local EMS program, and has served a term as secretary for Santa Fe County Firefighters Association IAFF 4366. He currently resides as the head of the Health and Safety committee of the local IAFF 4366. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time being active with his three children.
Training / EMS / Recruitment & Retention
Nestor Garcia
Battalion Chief - Training, EMS, Recruitment & Retention
505-780-1178
ngarcia@santafecountynm.gov
Chief Nestor Garcia joined Santa Fe County in 2008 as a Wildland Interface Specialist. In 2010 he transitioned into the structural operations side as a Firefighter. He completed his paramedic program in 2015 from the UNM/AFR Paramedic Program. In 2017 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he served both the Western and Eastern Regions. He brings years of experience in Wildland, Structural Firefighting and EMS. In early 2020 he was promoted to Training Captain, and to the rank of Battalion Chief in May 2022. Along with serving Santa Fe County, Chief Garcia has also worked or volunteered for Espanola Ambulance, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Village of Tijeras adding to his work experience. He has served as Vice President and Labor Management Coordinator for Santa Fe County Firefighters Association IAFF 4366 and Vice President for the East Mountain Interagency Fire Protection Association (EMIFPA). In his time off he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters.
Daniel Meyer
EMS Captain
dmeyer@santafecountynm.gov
Captain Meyer's bio coming soon.
VACANT
A-Shift Captain
scaputo@santafecountynm.gov
Position is currently vacant.
Kyle Gregory
B-Shift Captain
kgregory@santafecountynm.gov
Captain Gregory's bio coming soon.
Will Graves
C-Shift Captain
wgraves@santafecountynm.gov
Captain Grave's bio coming soon.
Wildland Division
Mike Feulner
Wildland Captain
505-995-6527
mfeulner@santafecountynm.gov
Captain Feulner started with the County in 2006 as a member of the Edgewood Volunteer Fire District as a structural and wildland firefighter. Although he was not an EMT he assisted medical personnel on all medical calls. Captain Feulner served as the EVFD Assistant Chief from January 2011 until June 2012. In 2010, he was hired by the County as a Fire Prevention- Urban Interface Specialist. In 2012 he was hired as the Wildland Division Captain. Captain Feulner is a certified Engine boss, A faller, ICT 4, and teaches wildland classes and refreshers both for the County and outside agencies.