El Paso Fire Department

El Paso Fire Department The official page of the El Paso Fire Department. For emergencies dial 911. The El Paso Fire Department is a full-service fire department.

We respond to all calls involving fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials events in the City of El Paso. Specialized teams respond to water, mountain, and technical rescues. We also respond to many other types of emergency events. The department provides mutual aid to Fort Bliss Military Base and the County of El Paso under the terms of the Mutual Aid Agreements. When an emergency even

t occurs the role of the Fire Department is to arrive on the scene as quickly and safely as possible in order to provide assistance and mitigate the emergency. The Fire Department responds to over 70,000 emergency calls annually. The Fire Department utilizes resources from the community to limit the number and types of emergencies that occur. The inspectors of the Fire Prevention Division help ensure that the building and fire codes are followed. All businesses are inspected for fire hazards annually. If inspectors find any, the owner or occupant is required to fix them and bring them up to the requirements of the code. Investigators help ensure that suspicious fires are thoroughly investigated and people that commit these types of fires are brought to justice. The Public Education unit trains citizens and children in fire safety and how to use fire extinguishers.

The EPFD had an amazing time at yesterday’s Locomotives Local Heroes Night! 🚒 Thank you to El Paso Locomotive FC for hav...
08/28/2026

The EPFD had an amazing time at yesterday’s Locomotives Local Heroes Night! 🚒 Thank you to El Paso Locomotive FC for having us and for celebrating all the heroes who serve our incredible community! We’re always proud to cheer you on! 💛⚽️

08/28/2026

Everyone has a reason. For some, it was a calling. For others, it was the desire to serve, to make a difference, or to be there for people on their worst days. 🫶🏻

Our firefighters all had a reason they chose this path. What will yours be?

This is your LAST CHANCE to take the first step. Firefighter Trainee applications close tomorrow morning Friday, August 28 at 7 AM.

Don’t wonder what could have been. Take the chance. Answer the call. Your story starts here!

Apply now at join.elpasofire.org🔥

08/26/2026

Every firefighter has a story. And every story starts somewhere. 👨🏻‍🚒👩🏻‍🚒

Before they became El Paso’s Bravest, our firefighters came from all walks of life. Different jobs. Different backgrounds. Different paths. But at some point, they decided they wanted to do something bigger; to serve their community, make a difference, and be there when people need them most. 💪🏻

Your story could be next…

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a firefighter, don’t let another opportunity pass you by. Applications are still open for a few more days. 📆

Take the first step, your future is waiting. Apply now at join.elpasofire.org 🔥

08/24/2026

ONE. WEEK. LEFT. ⏰

Maybe you’ve thought about becoming a firefighter. Maybe you’ve wondered if you even have what it takes. This is your chance to find out.

Firefighter Trainee applications are open for ONE MORE WEEK and will close by Friday, August 28.

Your future won’t change itself. Take the first step. Chase the opportunity. Do hard things. 💪🏻

Apply now at join.elpasofire.org 🔥

Feliz Día del Bombero! 🚒🔥
08/22/2026

Feliz Día del Bombero! 🚒🔥

EPFD crews responded to a train derailment this afternoon near Missouri & Cotton. A total of 18 train cars derailed, inc...
08/21/2026

EPFD crews responded to a train derailment this afternoon near Missouri & Cotton. A total of 18 train cars derailed, including 10 that overturned. No injuries were reported.

EPFD responded with 17 units and approximately 40 firefighters, including our Hazardous Materials Task Force. After assessing the scene, crews determined there were no hazardous materials of concern and no threat to the public. The scene was turned over to Union Pacific for cleanup and removal of the derailed cars.

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416 North Stanton, Suite 200
El Paso, TX
79901

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