The El Paso Fire Department is offering a unique opportunity for local youth to gain an understanding of fire and life safety issues while developing valuable skills. Participants will learn about the El Paso Fire Department, search and rescue operations, team-building skills, and become advocates for safety. “Learning at the Summer Youth Camp is […]Read More
It has come to our attention that some members of our community have received calls from individuals pretending to be part of the El Paso Fire Department and/or the El Paso Firefighters Association Local 51 soliciting donations. Neither the El Paso Fire Department or Local 51 solicit donations and businesses or community members should be […]Read More
The Historic De Soto Hotel in downtown El Paso caught fire early Friday evening. El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) was on the scene battling the flames that broke out at around 5:30 p.m. Witnesses shared footage of the smoky fire on social media as crews began to douse the flames. According to Historian and El […]Read More
The El Paso Fire Department would like to remind the public that outdoor burning of trash to include brush, grass, leaves, branch trimmings, or any other yard waste, is PROHIBITED within City Limits per El Paso Municipal Code 9.36.060- Outdoor burning. Controlled burning without an approved open burning permit shall not be allowed. The fire official is […]Read More
Although winter weather is returning to the Borderland, weather conditions are still favorable for hiking activities. The El Paso Fire Department would like to remind the community of safety considerations when hiking. Check the weather before you leave. Make sure you are properly equipped for the anticipated weather. Pack cold weather gear and dress in layers […]Read More
On October 30th, the El Paso Fire Department, along with the Socorro Police Department, TXDOT, Moms On Board, American Red Cross, and the Center Against Family and Sexual Violence will be hosting a Halloween Bash at the EPFD’s Safety, Health and Outreach Center, located at 5415 Trowbridge Dr. From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, children […]Read More
The Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive” helped the Panther New Tech students keep a steady rhythm during their CPR training with the El Paso Fire Department. The music is all part of a weeklong courses Austin freshmen enrolled in teh Panther New Tech/Sandra Day O’Connor Public Service Academy go through to complete basic first aid, CPR and automated external […]Read More
The El Paso Fire Department is offering a unique opportunity for local youth to gain understanding of fire and life safety issues, while developing valuable skills. Organizers say participants will learn about the El Paso Fire Department, search and rescue operations, team-building skills, and become advocates for safety. “Learning at the Summer Youth Camp is […]Read More
Friday morning, officials with the El Paso Fire Department warned the public about an ongoing phone scam, soliciting donations for their association. “It has come to our attention that some members of our community have received calls from individuals pretending to be part of the El Paso Fire Department and/or the El Paso Firefighters Association […]Read More
On Thursday, officials with the City of El Paso announced that the Fire Department has once again earned the Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating—the highest national recognition—from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). “By renewing its Class 1 rating, the Fire Department reinforces its commitment to the community and to the lifesaving mission of […]Read More
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