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Town of Mesilla Fire & Marshal’s Department

In an emergency call 9-1-1. To dispatch a deputy call Central Dispatch at (575) 526-0795

Welcome to the Mesilla Fire Department

I am Greg Whited, Fire Chief of the Mesilla Fire Department, and I want to personally welcome you to our website. Our department has a proud history as a volunteer fire service, dedicated to protecting the lives and property of our community. Since our founding in 1960, we have relied on the dedication of volunteers who answer the call to serve, responding to emergencies day and night.

Each year, our department responds to a growing number of emergency calls, ranging from structure and wildland fires to medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and rescue operations. We also play a critical role in supporting surrounding departments through both mutual aid and newly established automatic aid agreements, ensuring a coordinated emergency response across our region. We respond to over 800 calls for service per year.

The heart of our department is our volunteers, and we are always looking for committed individuals to join our team. Whether you have prior experience or are new to fire and emergency services, we provide the necessary training and equipment to prepare you for the job. Volunteering is a rewarding way to serve your community and make a difference in times of need.

Fire safety and prevention are key to keeping our community safe. I encourage you to explore our website for valuable resources, safety tips, and information on how to protect your home and family.

Thank you for visiting the Mesilla Fire Department online. We are honored to serve you, and we appreciate your support in making Mesilla a safer place for everyone.

Stay safe,
Gregory Whited BS (Hon), AAS, CFO, FM, MIFireE, IAAI-CFI(V)-ECT-CI, NAFI-CFEI-CVFI, NREMT-I
Fire Chief, Mesilla Fire Department
GWhited@MesillaNM.gov

Burn permit

Conditions

All burning must take place during the times between 1 hour after sunrise and 1 hour before sunset.
The wind direction at the site of burning must be such that the smoke will generally be carried away from public roads and residents.
Fire must be attended by a responsible person and completely extinguished before leaving area.
All burning will cease if atmospheric conditions are such that an air stagnation or wind advisory is issued by the U.S. Weather Service.
All material to be burned shall be as dry as possible and the amount of dirt must be minimized on material be burnt.
No natural or synthetic rubber products or petroleum products shall be burned.
All applicable restrictions, codes and ordinances, whether temporary or permanent, of other government bodies must be complied with.
No Trash burning is allowed. The department reserves the right to cancel this permit at any time. If such action occurs, an alternative method of disposal must be used. The holder of this permit is therefore cautioned that he/she assumes full responsibility to use care and judgment before setting any fire. The Mesilla Fire Department disclaims any liability of itself or it’s agents that might be incurred by permit tee’s acts.

Application for an Open Burning Permit

Name

First

Last

Phone Number

Address of Burn Site

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Type and Quantity of Material to Burn:

Will the Burn Site be Staffed:

How will the Burn Site be controlled:

Before you begin to burn, please call (575) 526-0795 then 6 (Central Dispatch) and let them know you are doing a control burn and the address of the burn site. When you are finished and the fire is out, call them again to advise them you are finished. This will help eliminate unnecessary calls to the Fire Department.

Number of Site

Before you begin to burn, please call (575) 526-0795 then 6 (Central Dispatch), and let them know you are doing a control burn and the address of the burn site. When you are finished and the fire is out, call them again to advise them you are finished. This will help eliminate unnecessary calls to the Fire Department.

Requested Permit dates

Signature

Clear Signature

I request an open burning permit under Mesilla Town Ordinance 8.3.12.G and agree to meet all conditions set forth by the Mesilla Fire Department.

Date

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Mesilla Fire Department

1 weeks ago

2 of our Lieutenants received their Red Helmets today! They have worked incredibly hard over the last year, primarily as Rescue Lieutenants, and have obtained all of their applicable fire certifications in addition to maintaining their paramedic licenses.

Congratulations to ...Lieutenant/Paramedic Stephens and Lieutenant/Paramedic Ruiz!

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Mesilla Fire Department

2 weeks ago

Academy 2026 – 19 officially graduated today!

Congratulations to all of our new Mesilla Firefighters! Thank you to all of their families and Old Mesilla for their continued support.

Left to Right: Firefighter Bryan Melendez, Firefighter Ozzy Maldonado, Firefighter Kellie ...Pirtle, Firefighter Lauren Thieman, Firefighter Isaac Dominguez, Firefighter Evan Hiles

Not pictured is Firefighter Nathaniel Gomez, who had to return to work following the pinning ceremony.

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Mesilla Fire Department

3 weeks ago

Reminder that the Mesilla Fire Department and Mesilla Park Ace Hardware has home smoke alarms for those in need. Please reach out to us on this page or by calling the Fire Station. Good news: we have added the American Red Cross as a partner in this critical initiative! To Qualify:
Residents ...must:
• Live within the Town of Mesilla limits Use it in that residence
• Be unable to afford one Register with Community Connect
Optional Free Installation
Mesilla Fire Department personnel can install the detector for residents who request assistance.

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Town of Mesilla

Fire

Town of Mesilla Fire & Marshal’s Department

Welcome to the Mesilla Fire Department

Burn permit

Conditions

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Fire Department Team

Greg Whited

Fire Chief

Andy Embury

Fire Marshal

Cole Morris

Fire Captain

Volunteer Firefighters