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1. Does LCFD provide CPR classes?

Call fire headquarters at (575) 528-3473 to schedule your class.

2. How do I obtain a copy of a fire investigation report?

Open a records request. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (575) 541-2115 or ipra@las-cruces.org with any questions.

Anyone may request public records by contacting the City Clerk’s Office in person, by mail, email or through the Records Request Portal. 

All written requests are responded to pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. View the Inspection of Public Records Act and Guide (PDF) for more information. 

3. How can I obtain a burn permit?

Stop by the closest fire station to your property for a free permit. Permits are issued on the day they are used and are 1-day permits. Permits are valid only within city limits.

4. Does LCFD remove cats from trees or poles?

No. It is best to allow the cat to come down on its own, generally when they get hungry.

5. Can LCFD check my blood pressure?

Yes. Any fire station between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

6. How can I schedule a fire truck or a firefighter at my function?

Call fire headquarters at 575-528-3473 to schedule a fire truck for your function.

7. Why do so many apparatus respond to simple incidents?

Fire Department units are dispatched according to information received by the 911 operator. Firefighters are prepared to deal with the worst that could happen. In emergency services, we have learned that if we assume something is "simple" we can be horribly mistaken. Plus, we respond as fast as we can and try to be prepared for the worst. The winner in these situations will always be the citizen who needs help.