Dona Ana County New Mexico Fire Departments
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FUNDING
(Updated Sept. 2026)
FIRE PROTECTION FUND TOTAL DISTRIBUTION ALLOTMENT 2027
Dona Ana County New Mexico 2027
Critical Needs for Fire
(None at this time)
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(Updated Sept. 26, 2026)
Fire Department: Numbers of firefighters and years of experience.
Data received from Sierra County Admin. Sept. 29, 2026
Types of volunteers who may participate in a volunteer fire department.
Operational Firefighters
- Interior Firefighters: Trained to enter burning buildings to fight fires and rescue people.
- Exterior / Support Firefighters: Operate pumps, handle water supplies, and manage equipment outside the hazard zone.
- Wildland Firefighters: Specialized in fighting brush, grass, and forest fires.
- Apparatus Operators: Drive and maintain fire trucks, engines, and heavy rescue vehicles.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel
- EMRs (Emergency Medical Responders): Provide basic, immediate first aid and life support.
- EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians): Manage patient care, transport, and trauma response.
- Paramedics: Deliver advanced life support and critical medical treatments. [1]
Support and Auxiliary Volunteers
- Administrative Volunteers: Handle paperwork, grant writing, and public relations.
- Canteen / Rehab Services: Provide food, water, and cooling or warming stations for firefighters at active scenes.
- Community Educators: Teach fire safety and install smoke alarms through programs like Fire Corps. [1]
Junior and Cadet Members
- Youth Volunteers: Teens aged 16 to 18 who train in non-hazardous support roles and learn skills before becoming full firefighters.
Firefighter Resources : Dona Ana County New Mexico
Ordinances and Resolutions
Note: there may be more; please check with your local government.
This is for educational reference only.