Alamogordo Fire Department

08/03/2026

🔥 VEHICLE EXTRICATION TRAINING HELD IN ALAMOGORDO! 🔥

July 20th to the 23rd, the Alamogordo Fire Department hosted a Technical Rescue: Vehicle Rescue I course through the New Mexico Fire Fighters Training Academy.

The class was led by Lt. William Skaggs and Lt. Stroope, with the assistance of a student instructor, Engineer Sam Soto, from the Carlsbad Fire Department.

In addition to developing the next generation of vehicle rescue technicians, opportunities like this allow us to mentor and develop new instructors, giving them valuable experience teaching alongside experienced instructors and helping build the future of fire service training in New Mexico.

We were excited to welcome firefighters and emergency responders from across southern and central New Mexico, representing:
🚒 Alamogordo Fire Department
🚒 Dona Ana County Fire & Emergency Services
🚒 CNM – Central New Mexico Community College
🚒 Mesilla Fire Department
🚒 Mescalero Apache Fire Rescuee
🚒 Otero County Fire & EMS District 7
🚒 Jack Rabbit Flats
🚒 Deming Fire Department

Bringing agencies together for hands-on training strengthens individual responders, develops future instructors and leaders, and strengthens the entire emergency response system across our region. When the call comes in, we may wear different patches—but we work toward the same mission: serving our communities and saving lives.

🔥 Train together. Teach together. Work together. Serve together. 🚒

08/03/2026

🪓🔥🪓 Alamogordo Fire Department Monthly Stats for July 2026 🪓🔥🪓

07/31/2026

𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:

⚫ 𝐍𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 (𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤): Drivers are clear to proceed with caution. Pedestrians will activate the push button to begin the sequence.

🟡 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰: A pedestrian has activated the push button. Drivers, slow down.

🟡 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰: Pedestrians, wait to cross. Drivers, prepare to stop.

🔴 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝: Drivers, stop at the light. Pedestrians will begin crossing.

🔴 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐝: Drivers, stop at the light. Pedestrians will finish crossing. Drivers may proceed after the stop if the crossing is clear.

⚫ 𝐍𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 (𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤): Drivers are clear to proceed with caution.

🥳 We're celebrating this new crosswalk with the HAWK Launch Party on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm at E 10th Street and New York Avenue. Please view the event to see all party details.

We thank you for your cooperation as we learn about this new signal and make these adjustments for our downtown area. 🚸

07/06/2026

The Alamogordo Fire Department is proud to be hosting a New Mexico Fire Service Instructor I course in partnership with Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue.

This week’s class is being led by Lieutenant William Skaggs and brings together firefighters from across southern New Mexico to strengthen instructional skills and enhance the quality of fire service training throughout our region.

We are honored to have students representing:
• Alamogordo Fire Department
• Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue
• Mesilla Fire Department
• Dona Ana County Fire Rescue
• Otero County Fire District 7

Investing in instructors means investing in the future of the fire service. By developing knowledgeable and effective instructors, we help ensure firefighters receive high-quality training that ultimately benefits the communities we serve.

A special thank you to all of the departments that continue to work together to improve firefighter education and strengthen regional partnerships. We wish all of the students success as they work toward earning their Fire Service Instructor I certification.

07/02/2026

🪓🪓🪓Alamogordo Fire Department Monthly Stats June 2026 🪓🪓🪓

07/01/2026

Firework Safety Reminder 🎆🇺🇸

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, we want remind everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly.

✅ Fireworks are permitted July 1–6 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
❌ Aerial devices and ground audible devices are prohibited.

Please review the City's fireworks ordinance before celebrating:
https://library.municode.com/nm/alamogordo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH12FIPRPR_ART12-04FI

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

06/30/2026

Today, we pause to remember the 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who made the ultimate sacrifice on June 30, 2013, while protecting the community of Yarnell, Arizona.

The Granite Mountain Hotshots were an elite Type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crew based in Prescott, Arizona. Known for their exceptional training, discipline, and teamwork, they were called upon to battle some of the nation's most challenging wildland fires. On June 30, 2013, while working to protect lives and homes during the Yarnell Hill Fire, the crew was overrun by rapidly changing fire conditions. Nineteen members of the crew lost their lives in what remains one of the deadliest wildland firefighting incidents in modern U.S. history.

Their story is more than a reminder of a tragic day; it is a reminder of the commitment, courage, and selflessness demonstrated by firefighters every day. Whether responding to wildland fires, structure fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, or natural disasters, firefighters willingly place themselves in harm's way to protect people they may never meet.

Today, we ask our community to take a moment to remember the Granite Mountain Hotshots and to recognize the men and women of the fire service who continue to answer the call every day. You can honor their legacy by practicing fire safety, preparing your family for emergencies, supporting your local fire department, and taking simple steps to help prevent emergencies before they happen.

The legacy of the Granite Mountain Hotshots lives on through every firefighter who serves with courage, integrity, and compassion. Their sacrifice reminds us that behind every uniform is a person who has chosen a life of service for the benefit of others.

Please join us in remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots and all firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their service will never be forgotten.

06/30/2026

06/24/2026

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06/24/2026

FYI

We're excited to announce that we are in the process of implementing our new Next Generation 911 (NG911) system. This will take place today and will last a few hours. 🚨

While dialing 911 remains the same, our upgraded system provides telecommunicators with enhanced technology to help serve our community more efficiently and accurately during emergencies.

What This Means for You:
• Continue to dial 911 for emergencies.
• Enhanced location capabilities help dispatchers locate callers more accurately when available.

Remember:
• Only call 911 for emergencies where police, fire, or EMS are needed immediately
• For non-emergency situations, please use the following number: 575-439-4300
• Stay on the line, answer the dispatcher's questions, and never hang up until instructed to do so.