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SMFD Fire Training Facility Update

The first building in construction at the new fire training facility, a 2-story burn building, is progressing nicely with the first floor mostly complete and the second floor walls already coming up. Anticipated completion for this building is late Summer...

Junior Fire Academy - Summer 2023 - Registration now closed

Our Summer JFA Sessions have filled up and registration is now closed. 

San Marcos Fire Department to open Station #6

Construction on our newest station, Station 6, is wrapping up and we're moving in! We're excited to unveil and open our newest fire station on Friday, June 30 starting at 10am. The public is welcome to attend and tour the station. 

Firefighters will read to kids at Fired Up About Reading-Library Program

Join the San Marcos Firefighters at the San Marcos Public Library for their Fired Up About Reading Summer Program. 

Fire crews will read a children's story, show kids their bunker gear, discuss fire safety, and show kids and families the ...

SMFD Annual Awards Ceremony

The San Marcos Fire Department celebrated with their Annual Awards Ceremony on April 15th, 2023. Many well deserving Operations members, City Council members, and citizens were recognized for their achievements and contributions to the department during 2...

TFAP Workshop 2023

Over 125 fire admin professionals gathered last month in College Station, TX for the 2nd annual TFAP Workshop. Over the course of the two and half day workshop, fire admins from across the State were able to network, share ideas, and hear from some great ...

Wreaths Across America stops by Station 2

Wreaths Across America stopped by fire station #2 to drop off wreaths that would be used to adorn the gravesites of Veterans here in San Marcos. These wreaths came all the way down from the state of Maine and were housed at the fire station before making ...

San Marcos Fire Department receives annual donation from the Tanger Outlets

The San Marcos Fire Department would like to thank the Tanger Outlets for their annual donation! We appreciate your generosity and partnership!

SMFD Annual Flag Raising Ceremony

On Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, San Marcos Fire Department hosted their annual flag raising ceremony to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. At this public, flag raising ceremony, the San Marcos Fire Department Honor Guard raised the flag that flew over City ...

SMFD Promotes Fire Safety at Texas State

On Friday, August 5, 2022, SMFD trained with Texas State Residence Assistants (RAs)

SMFD Volunteers with Sunshine Kids

During the week of Monday, June 6 - Sunday, June 12, San Marcos Fire Department volunteered for many events and activities with The Sunshine Kids Foundation. The Sunshine Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. SMFD...

Chief Stephens Named 2022 Fire Chief of the Year

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, San Marcos Fire Chief Les Stephens was honored by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association. Stephens was presented with the Fire Chief of the Year award during a ceremony at the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference in Wac...