Farmington Fire Department

02/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Alex Archuleta on his promotion to Battalion Chief.

Chief Archuleta was officially pinned yesterday during a small ceremony surrounded by family and coworkers.

Alex brings nearly 17 years of experience to this role, with a reputation for professionalism, leadership, and a strong commitment to this department and our community. This promotion is well earned and reflects years of hard work and dedication.

Congratulations, BC Archuleta!

01/29/2026

The Farmington Fire Department is proud to officially place our two new fire engines—Engine 1 and Engine 2—into service.

As part of a long-standing fire service tradition, crews transferred water from the old engines into the new ones, symbolizing the passing of service and responsibility from one generation of apparatus to the next. The engines were then pushed into the bay by hand, honoring the firefighters who served before us and marking the beginning of these engines’ service to our community.

These engines were purchased using New Mexico Capital Outlay funds, and we want to recognize the teamwork that made this possible. Thank you to state legislators, the City of Farmington, and IAFF Local 2850 for advocating and working together to secure the funding needed to keep our department equipped with modern, reliable apparatus.

Engine 1 and Engine 2 will serve on the front lines protecting Farmington for many years to come. We’re proud of our crews, grateful for the support, and committed to continuing to serve this community with professionalism and pride.

12/29/2025

New Roadway Safety Technology Coming to Farmington

Farmington Fire Department is taking road safety to the next level with Safety Cloud by HAAS Alert, launching January 2026.

This technology sends digital alerts to nearby drivers when our emergency vehicles are responding to an incident or working along a roadway, giving you earlier notice to slow down and move over.

You may see these alerts:
• On in-dash systems in 2024 and newer Volkswagen vehicles
• On in-dash systems in 2018 and newer Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, & RAM vehicles
• Through navigation apps like Waze and Apple Maps

By providing extra time to react, Safety Cloud helps reduce collision risks by up to 90 percent and supports compliance with New Mexico’s Move Over law.

Let’s work together to keep our firefighters, first responders, and community safe. Please share this post to help spread the word.

11/24/2025

Thanksgiving Safety Reminder 🦃
As you prepare for a day filled with cooking and celebration, the Farmington Fire Department encourages everyone to make safety part of the holiday plan.

General cooking safety tips:
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
• Keep kids and pets at least three feet away from hot surfaces.
• Keep flammable items away from the stove.
• Test smoke alarms before the big day.
• If a small grease fire starts, turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Never use water.

Turkey fryer safety:
• Never fry a frozen or partially thawed turkey. Ice and water cause dangerous oil splatter and flare-ups.
• Thaw your turkey completely in the refrigerator before cooking.
• Use fryers outdoors on a flat, sturdy, non-wood surface.
• Keep a three-foot safety zone around the fryer.
• Never leave the fryer unattended.
• Have a dry-chemical fire extinguisher nearby.

A little preparation helps protect your home and loved ones.
Stay safe and enjoy a warm Thanksgiving, Farmington! 🧡

11/04/2025

UPDATE 11/4/2025 @ 4:08 PM

The fire has been contained, and Farmington Fire crews will remain on scene overnight to monitor conditions.

Please be aware that smoke may continue to be visible through tomorrow, and for everyone’s safety, Animas River Trail closures will remain in place through tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience and continued cooperation as crews ensure the area is fully secured.

UPDATE 11/4/2025 @ 4:08 PM

The fire has been contained, and Farmington Fire crews will remain on scene overnight to monitor conditions.

Please be aware that smoke may continue to be visible through tomorrow, and for everyone’s safety, Animas River Trail closures will remain in place through tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience and continued cooperation as crews ensure the area is fully secured.

ORIGINAL POST

🚨 Active Fire Situation – Animas Park Area

Farmington Fire and Police are currently responding to an active fire in the Animas Park area. For your safety, the Animas River Trail is closed from the well site to Rocky Reach Landing to the river until further notice.

Please avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely and efficiently.

We’ll share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your cooperation and support for our first responders.

10/22/2025

The Farmington Police Department has teamed up with CYFD and the Farmington Fire Department to collect much-needed supplies for infants and children in our community.

From November 1–21, we’ll be gathering essential baby items such as diapers, wipes, formula, and other infant necessities. All donations will go directly to CYFD to support local families in need.

📍 Drop-off Locations:
Farmington Police Department Lobby (900 N. Municipal Dr.)
Farmington Fire Department (301 N. Auburn Ave.)

Your generosity makes a difference. Together, we can help ensure every child in our community has the essentials they deserve.

09/30/2025

Farmington Fire Department’s Annual Cancer Awareness Shirt Sale

Support a great cause and pick up your 2025 shirt!

📅 Sale starts October 1
📍 Purchase in person: 301 N Auburn Ave
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💲 $20 each | Adult sizes S–4X
💵 Cash | 💳 Card* | 📝 Check
(*3% card fee applies)

👉 While supplies last! All proceeds benefit San Juan Medical Foundation’s Cathy Lincoln Memorial Cancer Fund.

📞 Questions? Call 505-599-1415.

09/30/2025

09/18/2025

Today we proudly welcomed Greg Burridge as Farmington Fire Department’s newest Assistant Fire Marshal.

Greg comes to FFD after serving 10 years with the Farmington Police Department, most recently as a detective. His law enforcement background and dedication to public safety make him a tremendous asset to our team.

This morning, Greg was officially sworn in with his family by his side. Please join us in congratulating him as he begins this next chapter of service to our community!

09/16/2025

Reminder: 2025 Full-Scale Drill

On Wednesday, September 17, from 7:00 a.m. to noon, San Juan County will be conducting its annual Full-Scale Drill.

Locations & Impacts:
• San Juan County Adult Detention Center: Lobby will be closed until noon.
• San Juan Regional Medical Center (Emergency Department): Simulated mass medical surge event. The lobby will remain open.

Expect to see a large presence of first responders and hear increased emergency radio traffic in the area. This is only a training exercise.

These annual drills help prepare first responders for large-scale emergencies and ensure we can continue to provide the highest level of service to our community.

There should be no impact to the public during this drill.

Thank you for your patience and support as we train to keep San Juan County safe.

09/04/2025

2025 Full Scale Drill
Every year, local first response agencies partner for a Full-Scale Drill and exercise first response special teams.

This year's Full Scale Drill will be held at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center on Wednesday, September 17, between 7:00 am and noon. The SJCADC lobby will be closed until noon on Sept. 17.

At the same time, San Juan Regional Medical Center will hold a simulated mass medical surge event at the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department lobby will remain open.

You can expect large concentrations of first responders at both locations and simulated emergency radio traffic.

San Juan County’s annual drill is a valuable training mechanism for all first responders and those who may be involved in a large-scale emergency as well as exercising skills of specialty teams like SWAT and bomb squad. This experience is another way San Juan County’s first responders maintain a high level of service for the citizens through ongoing partnerships between first response and support agencies.

There should be no impact on the public during the drill.

San Juan County Office of Emergency Management holds the drill every year and wishes to thank partners from Farmington Police, Farmington Fire, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, San Juan County Fire & Rescue, San Juan County Communications Authority, and San Juan Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services. The local Red Cross, New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Northwest New Mexico EmComm Group will support the drill.

08/29/2025

Climb. Honor. Never Forget.

Join the 2025 Four Corners 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & 5K Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Ricketts Park in Farmington. Together, we’ll honor the 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, 8 EMTs/paramedics, and 55 military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
Participants will climb 110 stories—the height of the Twin Towers—or walk 3 miles, representing the distance some firefighters ran in full gear to reach Ground Zero. Each participant carries the name and photo of a fallen hero as a powerful tribute.
📍 Event Details
• Ricketts Baseball Park, 1362 Vine Avenue, Farmington
• Registration opens at 5:00 p.m.
• Opening Ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
• Climb starts at 6:30 p.m.
• $35 registration | Limited to 500 climbers
Proceeds benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

🔥 Register now at 👉 4cornersstairclimb.com

Let’s come together as a community to remember the fallen and honor their legacy.

📷Photo credit: Jessica Lazenby Photography