Taos Fire Rescue

10/11/2026

🚨🚒 TAOS FIRE INCIDENT🚨🚒

On October 10th at approximately 1:40 p.m., Taos Fire was dispatched to the area of 720 Paseo del Pueblo Sur for reports of smoke coming from a neighboring apartment.

Upon arrival at the 2 story, multi-family residence, Engine 3 (E3) observed smoke coming from one of the apartments. Firefighters made entry and located an aquarium with substrate mulch smoldering due to heat from the aquarium’s heat lamp.

Firefighters safely removed the aquarium and ventilated the apartment.
No injuries were reported to civilians, firefighters, or lizards. 🦎🚒
No additional information is available at this time.

10/11/2026

🚒 That’s a wrap on our 93rd Annual Fire Drive! ❤️

Another successful Fire Drive is in the books, and we couldn’t have done it without the continued support of our Taos community. For 93 years, this community has stood behind Taos Fire, and we are incredibly grateful for that ongoing support.

A special thank you to Michael’s Kitchen and Mantes for generously providing breakfast and dinner for our firefighters throughout the day. Your kindness and support mean a great deal to our fire family.

To everyone who donated, welcomed our firefighters, you helped make this year’s Fire Drive a success — thank you, Taos! Your support helps us continue serving and protecting the community we are proud to call home.

93 years of tradition and protecting our community 🚒❤️

10/09/2026

🚒 TODAY IS FIRE DRIVE DAY! 🚒

Today, October 9th, Taos Fire Rescue celebrates our 93rd Annual Fire Drive!
Our firefighters are out in the community, continuing a tradition that has been part of Taos since 1933. The Fire Drive helps support firefighter training, equipment, and the resources needed to serve and protect our community.

Every donation makes a difference. If you see our firefighters out today, stop by and show your support!
💻 Can’t donate in person? You can still support Taos Fire! Look for our QR code to make a convenient online donation and help keep this tradition going strong.

From all of us at Taos Fire Rescue, thank you for continuing to stand with your firefighters and supporting the community we’re proud to serve.
93 years of service. One community.
Always ready to answer the call. ❤️‍🔥

10/08/2026

🚨 A working smoke alarm can save your life.

A working smoke alarm gives you and your family an early warning and significantly increases your chances of surviving a home fire.

Test your alarms. Replace the batteries. Make sure everyone in your home knows two ways out.

🔥 This Fire Prevention Week, make sure your smoke alarms are working.

10/08/2026

🚒 Taos Fire celebrates our 93rd Annual Fire Drive tomorrow, October 9th!

Our firefighters will be out in the community collecting donations to support training, equipment, and the resources needed to keep our firefighters prepared and our community safe.

For 93 years, Taos Fire has counted on the generosity of this community. Your support helps us continue that tradition and ensures our firefighters have the tools and training they need when the call comes.

If you see us out tomorrow, stop by, say hello, and help support Taos Fire!

❤️‍🔥 93 years of proud service

09/30/2026

Taos Fire 16 we’ll take it from here…

09/15/2026

🔥🏠🚨🚒 Chimney and Ash Safety Reminder 🔥🏠🚨🚒

As cooler weather approaches, please take a few important steps to help prevent chimney and ash-related fires this winter.

Have your chimney cleaned and inspected before regular winter use.

After every fire, allow ashes and embers to cool completely before handling or disposal.

Never place hot ashes or embers in cardboard boxes, plastic trash bins, or any other combustible container.

Put ashes in a metal can with a secure lid.

Store the closed metal can outdoors in an area clear of combustible materials, including decks, porches, garages, firewood, leaves, and trash.

Leave ashes in the container long enough to ensure they are completely cold to the touch before final disposal.

Each year, many fires are caused by improperly maintained chimneys or ashes that were assumed to be cold but still contained live embers. These incidents are often easily preventable by cleaning chimneys regularly and disposing of ashes safely.

09/11/2026