IH10 Riprap Project Monday, February 24 through Friday, February 28 9am to 4pm • IH10 Eastbound CD middle lane between Buena Vista and Executive right lane closure. • IH10 Westbound middle lane between Executive and Sunland Park right lane closure. GO10 Project Utility Monday, February 24 through Friday, March 6 Continuous • Mesa Eastbound (in…
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Hart Elementary Visit at the SHOC
This week Hart Elementary stopped at Station 13 to get a day of fire safety training. 80 first graders and 4 teachers participated. With the help of P5-A, the children didn’t only have a blast but also learned a lot about fire safety and the Fire Department!
HAZMAT Sim Training – 5’s-B
This week, Station 5-B held a Hazmat simulation training. Here are some photos of it:
Quick Tips for Adding Healthy, Whole Foods
When making dietary changes, it should not feel restrictive, overwhelming or hard to live with. You are making longterm lifestyle changes, so you want to have a plan to make the habits stick around. Transitioning to a healthier way of eating may seem daunting, so here are some tips to keep in mind: Eat vegetables…
Rescue 18 Wetdown
Last Friday, the El Paso Fire Department celebrated the arrival of the new Rescue 18. Crewmembers, family, friends, and neighbors attended the ceremony where the new unit was sprayed down by the community and pushed into the station. A tradition that dates back from the 1800s. A few minutes after the ceremony, the crews got…
Pumper 7 Wetdown
Last Saturday, the Fire Department welcomed the new Pumper 7 into the fleet. Crewmembers, family, friends and neighbors attended the traditional ceremony where the new Pumper was sprayed down and pushed into the station. This event marks the 6th new unit that the EPFD has put into service since 2020 began.
Saying Goodbye to Shame
Author: IAFF Center of Excellence Staff According to the Journal of Occupational Health, approximately 20 percent of firefighters and paramedics will experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their careers. Unfortunately for some, shame is a key component of the emotional and cognitive experience of this condition. This feeling of shame may be one of…
Vehicle Fire Dangers: Burning Pickup Rolls Into Fire Apparatus
The Domino Effect with Mark van der Feyst Not one situation will be the same gentlemen positioning of the fire apparatus and chocking considerations of not only your vehicle can come into play as shown in this video. Video underscores the importance of proper apparatus positioning and wheel chocking Responding to a vehicle fire is a…
FF Lopez Condition (Updating)
On Wednesday, Feb 13, Pumper 2 responded to an MVA at Transmountain Rd. During the incident, an unidentified vehicle struck and severely injured FF Lopez. His status has been reported as stable and making progress (last update Feb 20). We would like to remind EPFD members that only direct relatives are being allowed to visit…
Joe Tellez Honored at City Council
By FF Scruggs On Tuesday, February 18th, City Council and Local 51 board members gave Joe Tellez a nice send-off. They both thanked Joe for his 30 years of service to the City of El Paso, The Fire Department and for his work at the Local 51 Union. Here are some photos of the happening:…