City of Roswell Fire Department

08/25/2026

RFD Chief Steve Chavez recently announced the promotion of two RFD personnel.

> Fire Apparatus Operator Shawn Young has been promoted to Lieutenant on B-Shift. (Top photo)

Shawn has served with the Roswell Fire Department since 2016, working his way through the ranks as a Firefighter and Fire Apparatus Operator. Throughout his career, Shawn has demonstrated a strong work ethic, commitment to the fire service, and dedication to continued education and professional development.

We are confident Shawn will make an outstanding Lieutenant. His experience, leadership, and commitment to developing those around him will serve B-Shift and the department well. As a company officer, Shawn will play an important role in mentoring our firefighters, maintaining high operational standards, and ensuring our personnel continue to provide the highest level of service to the citizens of Roswell.

> Lieutenant Steeler Jordan has been promoted to Division Chief of Training. (Bottom photo)

Steeler has served with the Roswell Fire Department since 2014 and has progressed through the ranks as a Firefighter, Fire Apparatus Operator and Lieutenant. Throughout his career, he has developed a reputation as an effective instructor and leader who has a unique ability to connect with personnel at every level of the organization.

Steeler brings a strong understanding of the fundamentals of the fire service and the importance of mastering the basic skills upon which advanced operations are built. His ability to teach, motivate and communicate will be an important asset as he leads the Training Division and works to develop both our newest recruits and experienced personnel.

As Division Chief of Training, Steeler will be responsible for helping establish consistent department-wide training standards, strengthening our recruit academy, developing future leaders, and ensuring our personnel remain prepared for the increasingly complex challenges faced by today's fire service.

We look forward to seeing the Training Division continue to grow under his leadership.

08/05/2026

Thanks to everybody who stopped by the RFD truck Tuesday (Aug. 4) to visit at National Night Out 2026 at the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center! RFD appreciates the support our community shows us! It is our honor to serve you!

07/24/2026

The Roswell Police Department invites the public to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Roswell Recreation and Aquatic Center (1402 W. College Blvd.) from 6 to 8 p.m.

RPD and other law enforcement, fire and medical agencies will have some of their vehicles and equipment at the event for people to check out firsthand while visiting with the emergency responders.

During the event, the outdoor pool will be open to the public for free swimming beginning at 6:15 p.m. There is a limit of 200 people in the pool at a given time.

There will be food, games and raffles.

National Night Out began in 1984 as a way for communities across the country to build relationships among citizens and police, fire and medical emergency responders, while also raising crime-prevention awareness. Thousands of communities in all 50 states and U.S. territories, as well as in Canada, hold local events each year. Most National Night Out events are held on the first Tuesday in August, although some places hold events at other times.

07/23/2026

The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will take place in Roswell Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28-29. Vitalant, a national nonprofit community blood-service provider, is putting on this event at Pioneer Bank (3000 N. Main St.).

Citizens are asked to donate blood and show their support for local fire/medical and law enforcement agencies. Everyone giving blood can cast a vote for a local first-responder agency in this friendly competition. Sign up by using the QR codes on the flyer in this post or visit:
July 28 sign up: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=QE5ntHxJK%2FgjLG%2Ba5pMF4Xat7DIF0vzgMVi0Pa9W3FY%3D
July 29 sign up: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=QE5ntHxJK%2FgjLG%2Ba5pMF4ZpRCDoPxLIc4Fny4XocbK0%3D

Last year's Roswell Battle of the Badges collected 77 units of blood, which translates to what is needed to possibly save up to 231 lives!

07/07/2026

Congratulations, Brittany! Many thanks to you and your team for all you do!

The City of Roswell's Mission Pillar Award recognizes a city employee’s efforts in exhibiting one or more of the city's core values of accountability, communication, excellence, integrity and teamwork. One award winner is selected each month from the nominations received that month.

The honoree for the June Mission Pillar Award is Brittany Shannon, the assistant department manager at Consolidated Dispatch, which is the Pecos Valley Regional Communications Center.

The award nomination submitted for Brittany noted her “dedication to the entire center is shown in how she manages many different things all at once” and excels in all she does even as she handles the responsibilities of several positions during a staffing shortage. “Brittany is very precise in her work and wants to set an example for the team that she is helping to develop and lead,” the nomination says. “Brittany puts the welfare of the (dispatch) center…above her own. Brittany never sees herself as deserving of any awards, only her team.”

Pictured, left to right, are several employees from Consolidated Dispatch: Christy Dominguez, Alison Herring (department manager), Brittany Shannon, Heather Gensler and Cheyenne Helmers.

06/29/2026

06/26/2026

TRYOUTS TOMORROW - Are you ready?

Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Louis Jones Training Center (1230 W. Brasher Road) to see if a career with the fire department is for you. Hang out with RFD and ask questions about what it means to be a first responder.

Upon successful completion of the physical tryout, a written exam will follow beginning at 11a.m. A study guide for the exam is available for purchase. www.fpsi.com/product/fact-version-b/

Are you interested in a career path with the City of Roswell's Fire Department? 🚒

Join us Saturday, June 27, from 7:30am to 10:30am at the Louis Jones Training Center at 1230 W. Brasher Rd.
(Upon successful completion of the course, a written exam will be given at 11am.)

Take on our Combat Challenge to see if you're fit to be a firefighter, or speak with our Emergency Medical Services Division about the path to becoming an EMT. Hang out with members of the Fire Department, ask questions, and find out what it means to be a first responder.

For individuals participating in the Combat Challenge, please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Must be age 18+ with at least a high school diploma or GED.

06/22/2026

From the Fire Chief's Desk

IT'S HOT OUT THERE! And it is expected to remain that way all week, with temperatures reaching near or above 100.

RFD would like to remind everyone if you have to be outdoors, remember to drink plenty of water, use sunscreen and take breaks to get out of the sun. Don't push yourself too far in the summer heat, and keep an eye on the conditions and actions of children and adults you are around. Consider postponing/rescheduling outdoor activities, especially during the greatest heat of the day. And don’t forget to protect you pets from the heat.

Learn more about staying safe in the extreme heat from the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

06/17/2026

As of Wednesday, June 17, the Roswell Fire Department is operating its own ambulance service as part of its Emergency Medical Services.

While RFD personnel are equipped with emergency medical technician or paramedic skills, and have long been the first responders to medical calls, the ambulance transportation of patients has been provided for many years through a contract with American Medical Response, a private ambulance operator.

RFD’s EMS Division has hired many of the emergency medical personnel who worked locally for AMR. Ambulances are based at RFD Station 1 (200 S. Richardson Ave.), Station 3 (2800 N. Wilshire Blvd.) and Station 5 (119 W. Gayle St.).

Our thanks to AMR for the many years of service it provided to Roswell and this area. Our citizens will continue to get the high-quality emergency medical response and transportation they deserve as RFD assumes operation of the ambulance service.

06/16/2026

A reminder as Roswell gets ready to celebrate the Fourth of July:
Legally-permitted fireworks are exempted from the city’s noise ordinance for a limited time around the holiday. That period is from July 2 through July 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. each day.

Also, please be aware of the following from state law:
> Fireworks shall not be discharged within 150 feet of a fireworks retail sales location.
> A person shall not ignite fireworks within a motor vehicle or throw fireworks from a motor vehicle, nor shall a person place or throw ignited fireworks into or at a motor vehicle or at or near a person or group of people.
> It is unlawful to offer for sale or to sell fireworks to children under the age of 16 years or to an intoxicated person.
> Permissible fireworks may be sold at retail between June 20 and July 6 of each year… except that permissible fireworks may be sold all year in permanent retail stores whose primary business is tourism.

Please celebrate safely and legally.