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The Alamogordo Fire Department is committed to exceptional fire prevention and emergency response.

05/22/2026

🔥🔥🔥 Fire Fact Friday 🔥🔥🔥

As you know, the temperatures in our town are getting hotter. With this change, it is imperative that we remind everyone that leaving children or pets in vehicles can be deadly!

According to Heatstroke.org, on average there are approximately 37 Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke (PVH) deaths every year. That's about 2 per week during the summer when outside temperatures are at their highest. These statistics include children intentionally left in vehicles, accidentally left in vehicles, and children who have gained access to unsecured vehicles.

While the exact number of heat related deaths for pets left in vehicles is not published, dozens of pet deaths due to being left in hot cars are reported annually.

Dogs and cats lack the ability to sweat effectively, so they rely on panting and paw cooling to try to cool down. This makes them more susceptible to rapid overheating.

Things you can do to prevent tragedy:
1. Since 100% of hot car child and pet deaths are preventable, never ever leave your child or pet in a hot car.
2. Always check the back seat.
- Leave a wallet or purse in the back seat as a reminder to look back there before exiting your vehicle.
3. Always keep vehicles secured. Children and pets can gain access to an unsecured vehicle.
4. Make arrangements for your childcare provider to call you if your child isn't dropped off at daycare or with the babysitter.

05/21/2026

NOTICE!!

Please be advised that the Fire Department does not distribute sandbags.

If you need sandbags, please contact Public Works at (575) 439-4240.

05/07/2026

****Public Service Announcement****

At approximately 10:04 a.m., today May 7, 2026, the Alamogordo Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 1100 block of Wright Avenue. A Large black smoke column was visible upon initial dispatch. Upon arrival, crews encountered a single-wide structure that was heavily involved with fire and threatening nearby exposures.

First arriving units established a water supply, and crews immediately initiated an aggressive fire attack while working to protect surrounding structures. Responding units included Chief 1, Chief 2, FD3, LT20, Engine 5, Engine 6 and Truck 2. Additional resources were requested, including mutual aid units and personnel from Otero County Fire District 1, who responded to assist with suppression and overhaul operations, and rehabilitation support units were requested to ensure the medical safety of the firefighters during the intense fire ground operations.

Due to the intensity of the fire and extension concerns, firefighters utilized large water streams and coordinated roof operations to contain the incident and prevent damage to nearby structures.

The fire was brought under control within minutes of the first arriving fire engine, with no reported civilian injuries. Nearby structures sustained exposure to heat, but firefighters were able to prevent significant extension into adjacent occupied properties.

The structure involved is believed to have been abandoned at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Alamogordo Fire Department Fire Investigations Unit.

The Alamogordo Fire Department would like to thank assisting agencies and personnel for their coordinated response and continued commitment to the safety of the community.

For additional information, contact:
Contact for this Release
William Skaggs
Shift 2 Lieutenant
AFD Fire Investigations Unit Leader
575-635-7589
[email protected]

05/04/2026

🔥🔥🔥 Alamogordo Fire Department Monthly Stats April 2026 🔥🔥🔥

04/10/2026

🔥🔥🔥Public Service Announcement 🔥🔥🔥

04/01/2026

🔥🔥🔥 Alamogordo Fire Department Monthly Stats March 2026 🔥🔥🔥

03/27/2026

🪓🚒🔥Fire Fact Friday 🪓🚒🔥

Did you know that firefighter tools like pike poles and hooks originated as weapons during war?

According to Firerescue1, the earliest tools that resembled pike poles and hooks were used by soldiers in 12th century Europe. During the 1600's the modern-style pike pole was created and used for the demolition of homes and businesses in order to create fire breaks to stop massive fires tearing through cities. The buildings in those cities had large metal rings attached to the exterior walls. The pike poles would latch into the rings and tear the walls down. Unfortunately, that was one of the only effective methods to stop the spread of fires since fire pumps and other water delivery methods had not been developed at the time.

The hooks and poles of today were developed during the 1950's by FDNY Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan. Hence, the tools being called Halligans. During the same period, the Chicago Hook, Denver Hook, Boston Rake and San Francisco Hook were also developed.

Modern pike poles and hooks vary in length; commonly 6 feet being the desirable length. Their handles are either made of metal or fiberglass. Their primary function is finding pockets of fire and conducting overhaul. They allow the firefighters to breach the ceiling of a structure and pull down pieces of sheetrock or ceiling tiles. They are also used for ventilation and forcible entry.

03/20/2026

🔥🚒🪓 Fire Fact Friday 🪓🚒🔥

Do you know what the National Fire Protection Association is and what it does?

The National Fire Protection Association or NFPA began in 1896 as a small group of insurance professionals seeking to address challenges related to fire sprinkler installation.

Today, the NFPA has published more than 300 codes and standards dealing with every area of fire, life and electrical safety.

NFPA 1710 - Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments establishes requirements for fire department deployment based on the type of occupancy for a dwelling.

For instance, according to NFPA 1710, the minimum number of firefighters required during a fire at a single-family dwelling is 16. If an aerial is used, the number required is 17. If a fire occurs at an open-air strip mall, the minimum is 27. That number is increased to 28 if an aerial is used.

Today, the Alamogordo Fire Department only has 7 to 9 members on shift per day to respond to any type of incident, including brush fires, wildfires, and fires at homes and businesses.

03/17/2026

👨‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒 Meet the Members of the Alamogordo Fire Department 👨‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒

Fire Inspector Michael Lucas

Hideee Hoooo, Neighbors! I would like to introduce you to Alamogordo Fire Department’s Fire Inspector, Michael Lucas.

Mike served in the United States Marines from 1985-1993 as an 0811 Cannoneer on 8” Self-Propelled Howitzers. He started Firefighting in 1992 for El Paso Fire then moved to DoD Army in 2002. He retired from the DoD with the Air Force at Holloman in 2023 after 20 years. Firefighting runs in his blood and two of his sons, Hunter and Wesley, are firefighters as well.

He says his favorite part of the job is meeting people.

On the radio, he is FD3, where he responds to calls for service with the rest of the department. His main role, however, is to serve as the department’s fire inspector. He inspects local businesses to ensure they are in compliance with safety and fire code.

When he’s not inspecting local businesses and assisting on calls, he has a farm where he raises chickens, pigs, and pistachios.

While he loves dogs, he says if he were an animal he would be an eagle because of their ability to soar.

Mike says that he can speak some Spanish and talking is one of his best talents!

His favorite color is red. He prefers green sauce to red and coffee to tea. His favorite car is the ’68 Camero; and his favorite day of the week is Wednesday!

Address

619 Texas Avenue
Alamogordo, NM
88310

Telephone

+15754394298

Website

http://www.alamogordofd.com/

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