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City to Host Ceremony Celebrating Renovations to Fire Station No. 24

Fire Department - Jun 16, 2026

The City of El Paso invites the community to attend a ceremony commemorating the completion of renovations to Fire Station No. 24, at 1498 Lomaland Drive in East El Paso.

2026.06.16 MEDIA ADVISORY City of El Paso Invites Public to Grand Reopening Ceremony for Fire Station 24


City to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Fire Station No. 22 Renovations

Fire Department - May 18, 2026

The City of El Paso invites the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of major renovations to Fire Station No. 22, at 6500 N. Mesa.

2026.05.18 NEWS RELEASE City to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fire Station No. 22 Renovation Project


City to Host Grand Opening Ceremony for Newly Constructed Fire Station No. 38

Fire Department - May 1, 2026

The City of El Paso will host a grand opening ceremony for Fire Station No. 38, a new facility funded through the voter-approved 2019 Public Safety Bond.

2026.05.01 MEDIA ADVISORY City to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Newly Constructed Fire Station No. 38


City to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Fire Station No. 20 Renovations

Fire Department - Apr 29, 2026

The City of El Paso is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completed renovations at Fire Station No. 20, located at 8301 Edgemere Avenue.

2026.04.29 MEDIA ADVISORY City to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fire Station No. 20 Renovation Project


El Paso Fire Department Named One of America’s Top 100 Public Fleets

Fire Department - Apr 18, 2026

The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) has been nationally recognized as one of the Top 100 Best Public Fleets by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA), an honor that reflects the department’s continued commitment to innovation, operational

2026.04.18 NEWS RELEASE The EPFD Named One of Americas Top 100 Public Fleets


El Paso Fire Department Achieves ISO Class 1 Rating

Fire Department - Apr 2, 2026

The El Paso Fire Department has earned an ISO Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office, placing it among the top fire departments in the nation and reaffirming its commitment to excellence in public safety.

2026.04.02 NEWS RELEASE EPFD Achieves ISO Class 1 Rating


Office of Emergency Management to Test Public Alert Systems

Fire Department - Mar 24, 2026

In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), the El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management will participate in a statewide test of emergency alert systems on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

2026.03.24 NEWS RELEASE Office of Emergency Management to Test Public Alert Systems


El Paso Fire Department Honors International Women’s Month with All-Female Crew

Fire Department - Feb 23, 2026

In recognition of International Women’s Month, the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) will staff an all-female crew on a fire apparatus for a full operational shift. The initiative celebrates the strength, professionalism, and dedication of women who serve th

2026.02.23 MEDIA ADVISORY EPFD Honors International Womens Month with All Female Crew


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


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