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El Paso Fire Department to Host Wildland Urban Interface Training

Fire Department - Nov 24, 2025

The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD), in partnership with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), will host the IAFF Responding to the Interface (RTI) course—a program designed to prepare stru

2025.11.26 MEDIA ADVISORY EPFD to Host Wildland Urban Interface Training


El Paso Fire Department and U.S. Marine Corps Team Up for the 2025 Toys for Tots Campaign

Fire Department - Nov 12, 2025

The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) is proud to partner with the United States Marine Corps to support the annual Toys for Tots Campaign, continuing a meaningful tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the community.

2025.11.12 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Fire Partners with U.S. Marines for 4th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign


City of El Paso Fire Department Awarded More Than $4.4 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Emergency Response

Fire Department - Oct 17, 2025

The City of El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) has been awarded more than $4.4 million in federal funding to enhance public safety through expanded staffing and upgraded emergency response capabilities.

2025.10.17 NEWS RELEASE Fire Department Awarded More Than 4.4 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Emergency Response


Condition 2 Fire at Marmolejo Apartment Complex

Fire Department - Oct 3, 2025

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 12:58 pm, the El Paso Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in an apartment complex on the 600 Block of N. Carolina St. No firefighters were injured; however, one canine life was tragically lost.

2025.10.03 NEWS RELEASE Condition 2 Fire at Marmolejo Apartment Complex

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El Paso Fire Department to Host Fourth Annual Fire Fest

Fire Department - Oct 3, 2025

The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) is excited to invite the community to the fourth annual Fire Fest. This event is FREE to the public.

2025.10.03 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Fire Hosts 4th Annual Fire Fest


Fire Department Communications Division Earns International Award for Dispatch Excellence

Fire Department - Sep 21, 2025

The El Paso Fire Department’s Communications Division has been recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) in fire dispatching.

2025.09.21 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Fire Comms Division Receives Award


El Paso Fire Department Invites Community to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes

Fire Department - Aug 26, 2025

The El Paso Fire Department will host a public memorial ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks — including the 343 firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty.

2025.08.26 MEDIA ADVISORY 9 11 Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes


El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team Conducts Life-Saving Missions in Central Texas

Fire Department - Jul 7, 2025

The El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team, proudly serving as part of Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1), continues to conduct critical emergency operations in Central Texas following their July 4 deployment to Llano.

2025.07.07 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Fire Department Water Rescue Team


El Paso Fire Department Conducts Routine Hydrant Flushing

Fire Department - Apr 10, 2025

The El Paso Fire Department is conducting its annual hydrant flushing and routine testing in accordance with national standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 25 and NFPA 291).

2025.04.10 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Fire Department Conducts Routine Hydrant Flushing


Public Invited to Celebrate Completed Improvements at Fire Station No. 14

Fire Department - Mar 25, 2025

The City of El Paso and the El Paso Fire Department invite the public to celebrate the completion of renovations at Fire Station No. 14, located at 6300 Delta Drive in the Mission Valley.

2025.03.24 NEWS RELEASE City Invites Public to Ribbon Cutting for Fire Station 14 Improvements


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