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“When your neighbors are trained, together, we can make a difference at home!”

SANTA FE, NM – This holiday season, the Santa Fe County Fire Department (SFCFD) invites you to give the most meaningful gift of all—your time. By volunteering as a firefighter or support responder, you can help protect your community from wildfires and man-made disasters. Together, we can build a safer future for our homes, families, and environment. 

Our goal? To grow our volunteer ranks to 200 members by 2028. More trained responders mean faster, more effective emergency responses—and we need you to help us get there. 

Volunteers Don’t Just Fight Fires—There’s a Role for Everyone! 

From action-packed emergency roles to critical behind-the-scenes support, there are many ways to serve: 

Incident Rehabilitation 

Filling Air Tanks 

Driving Water Tenders 

Basic Radio Use 

Traffic Control 

Medical Assistance 

Office and Administrative Support 

Emergency vehicle inspections  

Special Events and Operation Support  

Fight Various Fires 

Why Volunteer with SFCFD? 

Santa Fe County Fire is a combination department, blending the strength of volunteer district members with paid regional teams. This partnership allows us to meet the fire and medical emergency needs of our community. Volunteers are critical and your service can make all the difference.  

Whether you’re ready to tackle emergencies head-on or lend your skills behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in our ranks. 

Join Today! Become a Local Hero!  

This season of giving and fresh starts is the perfect time to consider volunteering with your local fire department to better protect your community. For more information on how to become a volunteer with SFCFD, contact Battalion Chief Salvatore Caputo at 505-992-3087 or scaputo@santafecountynm.gov.  

Start the new year with a resolution that saves lives! Together, let’s make Santa Fe County safer for everyone. 

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