Santa Fe County FD

10/13/2026

Join our team as a Fire Protections Specialist and earn an annual salary of $68,120. Apply now!

www.santafecountynm.gov/jobs

10/11/2026

🚒 WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU! 🚒

Ready to make a difference in your community? Santa Fe County Fire-EMS is hiring, and we want you to join our team!

💪 ALREADY COMPLETED YOUR CPAT? WE ACCEPT IT!

Applicants who have a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification can submit their results as part of the hiring process!

📅 Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

🎓 Fire Academy: Tentatively scheduled to begin January 2027

Don’t miss your chance to start a rewarding career serving and protecting Santa Fe County!

🔥 Apply today: santafecountynm.gov/jobs

Together. Protecting Santa Fe County.

FirefighterCareers

The Cadet will be trained, educated, instructed and evaluated while in a Fire Academy conducted by the Santa Fe County Fire Department to serve and protect the people of Santa Fe County as an entry level firefighter and EMT-Basic.Please note:  EMT-B and EMT-I applications are also being accepted as...

10/01/2026

ROAD ADVISORY | COUNTY ROAD 84
Between Dry Creek Rd and Lyly Michael Rd.

Santa Fe County Fire Department crews are currently assessing County Road 84 (CR 84) following damage caused by recent flooding.

Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews assess conditions. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded or damaged sections of roadway.

For current weather preparedness information, road and facility closures, sandbag locations, and other resources, visit:

santafecountynm.gov/weather-preparedness

Use caution on unpaved roads. Heavy rain and flooding can make the surface muddy, slick, or washed out. Use alternate routes if you are uncertain about the road's condition and never drive through flooded roadways.

09/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Santa Fe County Public Safety Day! 🚒🚓📞

We loved spending the day with our community, sharing what we do, showing off some of our equipment, and introducing you to the people who help keep Santa Fe County safe.

Missed us? There’s always an opportunity to join the team!

Explore current Santa Fe County career opportunities at santafecountynm.gov/jobs.

One County. Many Roles. Serving Together.

09/22/2026

Congratulations to Engineer Chris Kelly on his promotion! 🚒👏

Surrounded by family and fellow firefighters, Engineer Kelly marked an exciting new chapter in his service with the Santa Fe County Fire Department.

His dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving our community have helped bring him to this well-earned milestone.

Please join us in congratulating Engineer Chris Kelly on his promotion and wishing him continued success in his new role!

Congratulations, Engineer Kelly! 👏🔥

09/18/2026

🔥 Celebrating leadership, service, and the next chapter.

Santa Fe County Fire Department is proud to recognize several members of our fire family as they mark important milestones in their careers.

Congratulations to Lieutenant Alisaie Locklin, Captain Connor Lino, Lieutenant Chris Griego, and Captain Manny Gallegos on their promotions! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving Santa Fe County have earned you this next step, and we’re proud to see you take on these new roles.

We also congratulate Captain Kevin Kocharoff on his retirement. Thank you for the years of service, leadership, camaraderie, and commitment you’ve given to this department and our community. We wish you nothing but the best in the chapter ahead.

To everyone being recognized, congratulations and thank you for your service to Santa Fe County. 🚒

Service. People. Community. Always.

09/17/2026

🚨 Santa Fe County Public Safety Day 🚒🚓📞
Santa Fe Place Mall - Next to the Pizza Hut.
Come meet the people who help keep Santa Fe County safe!
Join us for Public Safety Day, a free, family-friendly community event where you can meet local first responders and public safety professionals, explore equipment, ask questions, learn about the services that protect our community, and discover career opportunities.
Representatives from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, Corrections Department, Office of Emergency Management, Santa Fe Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC), and Human Resources will be there to meet you.
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Santa Fe Place Mall
4250 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe
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Whether you're interested in a public safety career, want to learn more about the people and equipment behind emergency response, or just want to bring the family out for a fun and informative day, come say hello!
Meet. Learn. Engage. Explore Careers.
One County. Many Roles. Serving Together.
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