City of Belen, The Hub City

Belén Fire and Rescue

Contacts
Manny Garcia, Fire Chief     

To Report a Fire Dial: 911

 Fire Chief Manny Garcia
Tommy Sanchez, Emergency Management
Office: (505) 861-2178
Nathan Godfrey, Assistant Chief Fire
Kathy A Peoples, Assistant Chief EMS
Joe M Saiz,Captain

Overview

The Belen Fire Department is a combined career/volunteer department, comprised of 30 personnel trained as certified firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Our department serves a jurisdiction of approximately 5 square miles and a population of 8,000 citizens.

The Belen Fire Department maintains 1 full-time station and 1 sub-station. Our department is committed to serving the citizens of Belen by providing fire protection and emergency medical services 24-hours per day. Our department has 3 pumper trucks, 1 ladder truck, 1 brush truck and 2 medical rescue units.

Org Chart

Our department is divided into 4 divisions: Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement, and Emergency Management. The Fire Suppression Division oversees the training and procedures for live firefighting. The EMS division oversees that all licensed medical personnel are provided with continuing education hours, quality assurance, and that all EMT personnel follow standard operating guidelines and protocols.

The Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement Division are responsible for the development, administration, and enforcement of all fire hazard and life safety codes for all commercial buildings and facilities. They also review new construction plans, inspect public occupancies and businesses for fire hazards, and provides fire safety education to the public.

The Office of Emergency Management is a city/county program that allows for public awareness of public awareness to natural and technological emergencies. The OEM also manages all homeland security grants to the city and Valencia County to ensure that emergency response personnel are supplied with domestic preparedness equipment.

Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter

The intent of the Belen Fire Department is to maintain a roster of interested individuals that have obtained certification in firefighting or emergency medical service to service the citizens of Belen. Our department is currently recruiting volunteer firefighters. These personnel are provided a stipend of $9.50 per emergency response, meeting and training attendance, special event, or other event as approved by the Fire Chief.

To be eligible for the Belen Fire Department, applicants must meet the following requirements for consideration:

  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application for membership
  • A high school diploma or equivalent and a U.S. citizen
  • Posses a valid New Mexico drivers license
  • Not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes involving moral turpitude
  • Pass initial alcohol and drug screening test
  • Pass physical agility test

Training Requirements:

  • New Mexico Certified Firefighter Level 1 (IFSAC)
  • Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Healthcare Provider
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Incident Command Levels 100, 200
  • NIMS 700 New Mexico
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness

The members of the department are encouraged to obtain licensure in the field of emergency medical services. At the bare minimum, each member must at least the training requirements listed above or must be obtained within the first 2 years of service.

Location:166 S. 6th St   MAP
Belen, New Mexico 87002
Office Phone:505-864-6321
Fax:505-864-8408

Our Mission

The Mission of the Belen Fire Department is to serve the citizens of Belen with respect and integrity by providing emergency services at their time of need by protecting lives and property.

The City of Belen Office of Emergency Management is to protect lives and property through planning and mitigating actions prior to occurrence of a disaster and by use of city resources during and after a disaster for response and recovery.

Restrictions and Closures Hotline 1-877-864-6985

Volunteer Firefighter Description
Volunteer Firefighter Application
Belen Fire Ordinance
NM Fire Information
Office of Emergency Preparedness
NM State Fire Marshall
Mid-Rio Grande Red Cross
Fire Departments Net
NM Homeland Security
Ready-America, Business, Kids


NM State Government

Open Burning Regulations

All citizens residing within the municipal limits of Belen must obtain an open burning permit from the Fire Department. No trash of any kind (cans, cartons, rubber, plastics) or any other material that would create offensive, obnoxious or dangerous fumes or odors shall be burned. Burning hours are from 10am to 4pm daily. Burn permits are free and are valid for a period of 5 calendar days.

To Report a Fire Call 911

Career Opportunities

To be eligible for the Belen Fire Department, applicants must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent; posses a valid New Mexico drivers license; and New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician licensure at the Basic level as a minimum requirement.

Please contact the department at (505) 864-6321 for more information.

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