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Town of Mesilla

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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

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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

  1. All burning must take place during the times between 1 hour after sunrise and 1 hour before sunset.
  2. The wind direction at the site of burning must be such that the smoke will generally be carried away from public roads and residents.
  3. Fire must be attended by a responsible person and completely extinguished before leaving area.
  4. All burning will cease if atmospheric conditions are such  that an air stagnation or wind advisory is issued by the U.S. Weather Service.
  5. All material to be burned shall be as dry as possible and the amount of dirt must be minimized on material be burnt.
  6. No natural or synthetic rubber products or petroleum products shall be burned.
  7. All applicable restrictions, codes and ordinances, whether temporary or permanent, of other government bodies must be complied with.
  8. 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
Application for an Open Burning Permit
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Address of Burn Site
Will the Burn Site be Staffed:
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.

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.

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.

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4 hours ago

Just a couple of days ago, Mesilla Fire responded to Zia Middle School with reports of a cat trapped in a storm drain called in by the Marshal’s office. Upon crews arrival, they could hear the animal and decided to take action. Lt. Ruiz, Firefighter Valdez, and Firefighter Pirtle were able to safely reach the kitten. Firefighter Pirtle is going to host the kitten in her home. Lightbox link for post with description Just a couple of days ago, Mesilla Fire responded...

Just a couple of days ago, Mesilla Fire responded to Zia Middle School with reports of a cat trapped in a storm drain called in by the Marshal’s office.

Upon crews arrival, they could hear the animal and decided to take action.

Lt. Ruiz, Firefighter Valdez, and Firefighter ...Pirtle were able to safely reach the kitten. Firefighter Pirtle is going to host the kitten in her home.

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Mesilla Fire Department

18 hours ago

Please join us in congratulating three of our volunteers on their positions in the upcoming Doña Ana County Public Safety DAFR Fire Academy! Firefighter Gurule, Firefighter Gatica, and Cadet/EMT Huang. Two of them, Firefighter Gurule and Cadet/EMT Huang both got the ceremonial first head shaving from Chief Whited and the on-duty staff. Congratulations to all of you, good luck in your upcoming academy! Lightbox link for post with description Please join us in congratulating three of our...

Please join us in congratulating three of our volunteers on their positions in the upcoming Doña Ana County Public Safety DAFR Fire Academy! Firefighter Gurule, Firefighter Gatica, and Cadet/EMT Huang.

Two of them, Firefighter Gurule and Cadet/EMT Huang both got the ceremonial first head... shaving from Chief Whited and the on-duty staff.

Congratulations to all of you, good luck in your upcoming academy!

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Mesilla Fire Department

3 days ago

Meet the 2026 Cadet Academy! These 5 people have chosen to dedicate their time for YOU. Over the next 8 weeks, they will be given the training to become an effective member of an emergency response team. Their training will include First Aid and CPR (two of them are already licensed EMT’s!), Basic Firefighting for Structural and Wildland Incidents, an introduction to hazardous materials response, and so much more! BC Morris will serve as the primary academy coordinator, with our own volunteers and members of other fire departments assisting with instruction. Please help us welcome them to the team if you see them out and about! Lightbox link for post with description Meet the 2026 Cadet Academy! These 5 people have...

Meet the 2026 Cadet Academy!

These 5 people have chosen to dedicate their time for YOU. Over the next 8 weeks, they will be given the training to become an effective member of an emergency response team.

Their training will include First Aid and CPR (two of them are already ...licensed EMT’s!), Basic Firefighting for Structural and Wildland Incidents, an introduction to hazardous materials response, and so much more!

BC Morris will serve as the primary academy coordinator, with our own volunteers and members of other fire departments assisting with instruction.

Please help us welcome them to the team if you see them out and about!

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Fire Department Team

Greg Whited

Fire Chief

Andy Embury

Fire Marshal

Cole Morris

Fire Captain

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