Carlsbad, NM Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1687

05/05/2026

We’d like to thank L & F Distributing for their donation of energy drinks to us for National Firefighters Day. L-1687 appreciates your support. Thank you!

11/27/2025

Big shout out to Bad Bass BBQ Catering for making sure the men and women of CFD and their families were well fed this Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families from ours at CFD!

10/31/2025

Reminder!!!! CFD is having a TRUNK OR TREAT @ Station 1 TONIGHT!! Please come and join us!

10/23/2025

Come out and join us again for Carlsbad Fire Department’s annual Trunk or Treat! We will be giving out candy from 5pm until it runs out! Bring the kids to meet the firefighters, see the trucks, and grab some candy!

07/04/2025

🚒 THANK YOU! 🙌

A huge shoutout to Grizzly Bears Fudge & Lemonade — home of the World’s Best Lemonade 🍋 — for supporting your local union firefighters.

🔥 Local businesses like theirs keep our community strong. Let’s return the favor — go grab some fudge and a cold lemonade and show them some love!

06/20/2025

🚨 COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION 🚨
Let’s come together to support one of our own!

Join us for a Car Wash + Burger Plate Sale to help cover medical expenses for Officer Ash — a dedicated first responder who’s always been there for us.

📍 Body Evo North – 1123 W Pierce
📅 Friday, June 21st
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🍔 Small Town Grill Food Truck
🚗 Car Wash
💵 Food will be cash only!

All proceeds go directly to Officer Ash’s medical expenses.

Let’s show up in force — bring your friends, grab some food, get your ride cleaned, and most importantly, show your support!

06/11/2025

👷‍♂️ WE’RE HIRING 👷‍♀️
Looking for a career that challenges you, trains you, and makes a difference? This is it.
Carlsbad Fire is on the hunt for our next firefighters! 🔥🚒

Whether you’re fresh out of school or ready to level up your career, we’ve got the gear, the training, and the brother/sisterhood to back you up. 💪

🧯 Hands-on Academy training
🚑 Dual-role fire + EMS operations
🧠 Real-world experience from Day One
❤️ Union strong, family always

Ready to take that first step? Apply now at:
www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com 🌐

Be more than just a responder—be someone’s reason to survive.

05/29/2025

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 🚨
🔥 Your career starts HERE. 🔥

Carlsbad Fire is hiring for our upcoming Fire Academy! Whether you’re experienced or just starting out—no experience required—we’ll train you to be fire-ready and EMS-strong.

What you’ll get:
💰 $72,474 starting salary
🏥 Full benefit package
🎓 Tuition reimbursement
⏱️ 48/96 schedule after academy
⛑️ Retirement after 25 years (NM PERA)

This is your chance to earn big, retire early, and do something that matters EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. 💪🔥

Apply now at www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com
Scan the QR code and let’s goooo!

05/26/2025