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City of El Paso Fire Department

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13 mentions across 6 events

Also known as: EPFD

The City of El Paso Fire Department is the municipal fire agency serving El Paso, Texas, established in 1882 as a volunteer brigade and transitioned to a fully professional organization in 1909. As the fifth-largest fire department in Texas, it responds to all fire, medical emergency, and hazardous materials calls across the city, handling over 100,000 calls annually. The department holds multiple professional accreditations including ISO Class 1 rating and Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) certification.
6 eventsLast active Tracked since $3.9M city spending

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public safety (13)
grant (10)
budget (9)
governance (4)

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June 2026

Resolutions
requester

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Fire Department's Cardiac Monitor Replacement and Enhancement Program, totaling over $2.2 million including a city cash match.

…Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) a grant application for the City of El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters (“AFG”) Cardiac Monitor…

$2.0M
Resolutions
requester

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grant for the El Paso Fire Department's Integrated Fire Investigation and Community Risk Reduction Program, totaling $402,832.15 including a city cash match.

…Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) a grant application for the City of El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety (“FP&S”) Integrated Fi…

$384K
Board Agenda Items

Discussion and action on Eric De La Riva's appeal of his disqualification from the El Paso Fire Department eligibility list due to a prior felony/misdemeanor conviction, under Civil Service Commission Ordinance 8065 and HR appeals policy.

Discussion and action on appeal of disqualification to take examination and/or removal of name from eligible list: Eric De La Riva- El Paso Fire Department In accordance with the Civil Service Commiss

Resolutions
requester

A resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a DHS/TDEM Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant for an El Paso Fire Department project, totaling $275,000 including a required city cash match.

…nd the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), grant application for the City of El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY 2024/2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Commun…

$206K
Resolutions
requester

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the El Paso Fire Department and the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide resources supporting the city's emergency readiness and public health preparedness.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Fire Department, and the Texas Department of State Health Services, for the

Resolutions

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the El Paso Fire Department and the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide resources supporting the city's emergency readiness and public health preparedness.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Fire Department, and the Texas Department of State Health Services, for the

April 2026

Resolutions

Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for and manage a $204,386.97 FY26 State Homeland Security Program grant from the Texas Office of the Governor to enhance the City of El Paso's Office of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center.

A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the O

$204K
Resolutions
requester

Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for and manage a Texas Governor's Office grant for the El Paso Fire Department to fund equipment for a Special Operations Multi-Discipline Regional Reaction Project, requesting $191,342.94 with no local cash match.

A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the O

$191K

March 2026

Resolutions
requester

Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for a $242,253.80 grant from the Texas Governor's Office FY 2027 Border Zone Grant Program to purchase vehicles and equipment for the El Paso Fire Department's emergency response and border security activities, with no cash match required.

A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the O

$242K

February 2026

Resolutions
requester

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and manage a $10,000 FY2027 State and Local Cybersecurity Workforce Development Grant from the Texas Public Safety Office for the El Paso Fire Department, requiring a $3,000 (30%) city cash match for cybersecurity training.

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Public Sa

$10K