Elephant Butte Fire Department

01/27/2026

On January 26, 2026, at approximately 4:16 pm Elephant Butte Fire Rescue was dispatched to 20 Cozy Cove Road for reports of a possible RV fire at a single-family dwelling with someone trapped inside. The first arriving EBFD unit arrived on scene and reported heavy black smoke and a working fire at 20 Cozy Cove Road, space #26. The fire was brought under control within minutes of their arrival. Damage to the structure was mostly contained to the fire location inside the structure. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. EBFD located and rescued a cat inside the residence. The cause has not been determined at this time. No additional information is available at this time.

Elephant Butte Fire Rescue would like to give a special thank you to the Sierra County Sheriff's Department. They assisted with force entry and securing the utilities at this incident. Thank you for all you do for our communities!

01/26/2026

Our condolences to the Rose Family and the community of Las Palomas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Sandy Rose, a retired member of the Las Palomas Fire Department.

Sandy dedicated many years of service to this department and to the community we are proud to serve. Throughout her time with us, she gave selflessly, supported her fellow firefighters, and helped in countless ways both on and off the line.

Sandy’s experience, commitment, and willingness to help wherever she was needed left a lasting impact on the Las Palomas Fire Department and on those who had the honor of serving alongside her. Her contributions helped shape who we are today, and her presence will never be forgotten.

We extend our deepest condolences to Sandy’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we honor her life and her years of dedicated service.

Rest in peace, Sandy. You will always be a part of the Las Palomas Fire Department family.

01/26/2026

Training January 16th, 2025.
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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, everyone. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

12/15/2025

EBFD

12/15/2025

SCBA TRAINING

12/15/2025

HOSE MAINTENANCE

11/27/2025

Elephant Butte Fire wishes everyone a SAFE and HAPPY Thanksgiving.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service!

10/30/2025

Bunker gear drills, bumper lay deployment, and reset double donut hose lay, refill air bottles with the cascade system. This training was on 10/28/2025. Next Tuesday will be our business meeting at Fire Administration 101 Water Ave, 6 PM. If you're interested in volunteering, please join us.

10/28/2025

Thank you never feels like enough when it comes to our dedicated and skilled first responders. Your unending dedication to your community and your career is something to be proud of. Elephant Butte Fire Department has several members cross into other first responder categories of service; nurse, EMS, dispatch, and police. We are proud to know them, to work with them, and be them. It continues to be an honor and a privilege to serve our community every day. Stay safe.

10/27/2025

Here is a video from one of our recent trainings. Please feel free to join us during our trainings on Tuesday evenings at 1800 hours.