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SCFD proudly serving the Town of Silver City since 1875 This is the Town of Silver City's Fire Department page on Facebook.

The purpose of the page is to present matters of public interest to its many residents, businesses and visitors. This site is a monitored, limited public forum and is not intended to be the official source of information for the Silver City Fire Department. If you are looking for the official source of information about the Silver City Fire Department, please visit the Town of Silver City's websit

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06/10/2026

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions have been implemented. Please be safe out there.

05/20/2026

We were happy to give away our last 8 bike helmets to the Silver Scholars.

Remember to wear your helmets out there everyone!

04/17/2026

The Silver City Fire Dept was honored to have Town Counselor Angela Salaiz tour the station and learn a little about what we do.

Pictured is Chief Lambert showing Mrs. Salaiz Engine 11. The first out engine at Station One.

04/01/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter William Franzoy and Michael Calkins on completing their probation with the Silver City Fire Department. From structure fires, wildland fires EMS and HazMat response, along with the continuous training requirements, they have been extremely busy. Keep up the good work gentlemen.

Pictured are Firefighters Franzoy and Calkins receiving their Firefighter badges from Chief Lambert.

03/21/2026

WILL's Lunch & Learn program entitled "Ready, Set, Go: Are You Prepared for Fire Season?" presented by Eloy Vasquez, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, Silver City Fire Department on March 18, 2026 was FREE and available to everyone in the community. ~~ Pictured left to right: Henry Provencio, WILL's L&L Coordinator; Eloy Vasquez, Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention; Esperanza Quintero, Volunteer Tyrone Fire Fighter & a WILL AV Tech; and Michael Cox, Fire Inspector. (not pictured) Roger Groves, Grant County Chief also attended.

Wildfires have always plagued our region but are growing more intense. The question is "Do you know how to protect your property and navigate these rising challenges?" Eloy Vasquez, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal of the Silver City Fire Department (SCFD) covered key wildfire-related topics including critical fire safety strategies, the local fire history, and actionable steps to help everyone stay as safe as possible.

Topics included the following:
Mitigation: Practical steps to make your property safe.
Insurance: How wildfire risk is affecting coverage and what you need to know.
Evacuation: Mastering the "Ready, Set, Go" program.
Department Update: An inside look at SCFD’s current training and staffing readiness.

Was not able to participate? Watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn by scrolling to the "Past Presentations" section at https://will.community/lunchlearn .

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03/20/2026

🔥 PRESCRIBED BURN NOTICE – SILVER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT 🔥

The Silver City Fire Department will be conducting a prescribed burn on Sunday, March 22nd in the Pinos Altos Creek area adjacent to Station One.

This controlled burn is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildfire resilience, and enhance public safety in our community.

What to Expect:
• Smoke may be visible in and around the area throughout the day
• Fire personnel and equipment will be operating on-site
• Temporary impacts to nearby trails or access points may occur

Important Information:
• This is a planned and supervised operation
• Please avoid the immediate area for your safety and to allow crews to work efficiently
• Do not report the smoke as a wildfire unless directed otherwise

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to reduce wildfire risk in Silver City.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Silver City Fire Department.

🚒 Stay safe, Silver City.

02/05/2026

DISPATCHERS WANTED!

01/30/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Nelson Williams on completing his probationary year with the Silver City Fire Department! FF Williams has had a busy and productive year of training. From HazMat response, to EMS and structural and wildland firefighting training, FF Williams has been a great student and firefighter. We’re proud and excited to watch his career progress.

Pictured is FF Williams receiving his Firefighter badge from Chief Lambert.

01/22/2026

We’d like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of Cliff-Gila Firefighter Brittany Hathaway. Who passed away today after an unexpected medical event while responding to a call. The Grant County Dispatch, Fire and EMS family has lost a member and will never forget.

01/19/2026

This week, Fire Engineer Mendoza, Firefighter Rogers, and Firefighter Calkins traveled to Gilbert, Arizona to participate in “Kenny’s Heart Walk.”

One year ago, Firefighter Rogers and Fire Engineer Mendoza responded to a call where Kenny was in cardiac arrest. After 45 minutes of continuous resuscitation efforts, Kenny’s heart was restarted and today, he is alive.

Events like this remind us why we do what we do. It’s not just about the call it’s about the people and families behind it, and the lives that continue long after the sirens stop.

SCFD personnel also recognized for being part of that response are Battalion Chief Horton, Fire Engineer Schlamb, and Firefighter Williams.

Although Firefighter Calkins was not on the original call, he proudly joined to show support and represent SCFD alongside the crew.

Kenny’s story is the reason we train hard, push harder, and never quit.

Address

1011 N Hudson Street
Silver City, NM
88061

Telephone

+15755382591

Website

http://www.townofsilvercity.org/

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