Mesilla Fire Department

06/11/2026

Just a couple of days ago, Mesilla Fire responded to Zia Middle School with reports of a cat trapped in a storm drain called in by the Marshal’s office.

Upon crews arrival, they could hear the animal and decided to take action.

Lt. Ruiz, Firefighter Valdez, and Firefighter Pirtle were able to safely reach the kitten. Firefighter Pirtle is going to host the kitten in her home.

06/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating three of our volunteers on their positions in the upcoming Doña Ana County Public Safety DAFR Fire Academy! Firefighter Gurule, Firefighter Gatica, and Cadet/EMT Huang.

Two of them, Firefighter Gurule and Cadet/EMT Huang both got the ceremonial first head shaving from Chief Whited and the on-duty staff.

Congratulations to all of you, good luck in your upcoming academy!

06/08/2026

Meet the 2026 Cadet Academy!

These 5 people have chosen to dedicate their time for YOU. Over the next 8 weeks, they will be given the training to become an effective member of an emergency response team.

Their training will include First Aid and CPR (two of them are already licensed EMT’s!), Basic Firefighting for Structural and Wildland Incidents, an introduction to hazardous materials response, and so much more!

BC Morris will serve as the primary academy coordinator, with our own volunteers and members of other fire departments assisting with instruction.

Please help us welcome them to the team if you see them out and about!

05/27/2026

Mesilla Fire is happy to announce the beginning of our home smoke and CO alarm initiative. In partnership with Mesilla Park Ace Hardware, we are providing First Alert Combination smoke/CO alarms on a first-come, first-served basis. Rules are: must be a Town of Mesilla resident; the alarm must be used in that residence; the home does not have a working smoke alarm; the homeowner cannot afford to purchase one; and the homeowner agrees to sign up for Community Connect if they have not already done so (fire crews can help with this). Mesilla Fire can install this alarm for you, with the addition of a release of liability. These are modern units with a 10-year battery life, and supplies are limited. Come by the fire station to apply for one, or, if you're already a Community Connect user, sign up there. No matter where you live, make sure you have at least one working smoke detector, and your family has an escape plan.

05/25/2026

Mesilla Fire remembers those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms and way of life. We are forever grateful and humbled, and we work every day to be worthy of it.

05/18/2026

Mesilla Fire celebrates all those who answer the midnight calls for help, who provide comfort to those in need, who help shoulder the burdens of someone's worst day. Happy EMS week to all of us riding the "box."

05/08/2026

Want to join the team? We are recruiting for Volunteers!

The 2026 Recruit Academy starts June 6th, and runs through August 1st. Every Saturday/Sunday from 0900-1700.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, High School diploma or equivalent, and pass a background check.

**NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED**

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Celebrating International Firefighters Day, and all of those amazing men and women who place their lives on the line every day. Thank you!!!