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09/29/2023
New Mexico Fire Marshal’s Office to Host Multi-Fire Department Agency Event in Celebration of National Fire Prevention Week
Santa Fe, New Mexico – The New Mexico Fire Marshal's Office is excited to announce the inaugural New Mexico Fire Prevention EXPO, a one-of-a-kind event co-hosted by the Santa Fe County Fire Department. This family-friendly event will take place on October 11th, 2023, at the Santa Fe County Rodeo Grounds (3229 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507), from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The EXPO is open to the public free of charge and is designed to celebrate "National Fire Prevention Week" from October 8th to October 15th.
The New Mexico Fire Prevention EXPO will feature multiple fire department agencies, including the Bernalillo County Fire Department (BCFD), Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR), Santa Fe Fire Department (SFFD), Los Alamos Fire Department, Taos Fire Department, and the New Mexico Homeland Security and Emergency Management team.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of activities and displays, including fire trucks, ladder trucks, EMS units, and interactive fire department booths suitable for all ages. In addition to the informative and engaging exhibits, there will be food vendors.
The inception of this event was in response to the New Mexico Fire Prevention Week Proclamation, signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, emphasizing the importance of fire safety and prevention in our community.
For more information about the New Mexico Fire Prevention EXPO or to schedule a media appearance, please contact Esquipula Tenorio, Fire Prevention Coordinator with State Fire Marshall Division at 505-231-7162 or esquipula.tenorio@dhsem.nm.gov or Jeffrey Folgate, Fire and Life Safety Educator with Santa Fe County Fire Department at (505) 995-6517 or jjfolgate@santafecountynm.gov.
Join us on October 11th, 2023, at the Santa Fe County Rodeo Grounds for a day filled with education, entertainment, and community engagement as we celebrate National Fire Prevention Week together.
About the New Mexico Fire Marshal's Office:
The New Mexico Fire Marshal's Office is dedicated to promoting fire safety and prevention throughout the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to protect lives and property by providing fire prevention education, enforcement of fire safety regulations, and coordination of emergency response efforts.
About the Santa Fe County Fire Department:
The Santa Fe County Fire Department is committed to ensuring the safety of Santa Fe County residents through fire prevention, emergency response, and community outreach programs. As co-hosts of the New Mexico Fire Prevention EXPO, they play a pivotal role in promoting fire safety within the community.
For media inquiries, contact Olivia Romo, Communications Coordinator at orromo@santafecountynm.gov
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