News Flash

SMFD held a soft Grand Opening for Station #2

San Marcos Fire Department hosted a small, socially-distanced grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. This ceremonially marked the opening of its newest fire station #2.  This station is located off Ranch Road 12 in the La Cima ne...

Firefighter Civil Service Examination Date Posted

The City of San Marcos will conduct a Civil Service Examination in order to establish an eligibility list for hiring Firefighters.   Open to FF/EMT-B or higher.

All information is posted on the City of San Marcos’ Human Resources Page.&a...

City to Close Facilities to Public Dec. 28 - Extended to Feb. 1

Posted on: January 6, 2021

City Facilities Remain Closed to Public Until Feb. 1

Thank you, San Marcos H-E-Bs! Helping Heroes 2020

This year, H-E-B adopted more than 750 fire stations statewide, including more than 200 in Central Texas, 100 in San Antonio and 70 in the Houston area. Taking a more social-distant approach this year to protect the health and safety of the H-E-B Partners...

Enjoy your retirement, Richard Howser!

Engineer Howser has given San Marcos Fire Department and the community of San Marcos so much in his 40 years of service. We appreciate him and the dedication he has spread throughout his career. We’re sad to see you go, but happy for your next a...

State Farm Agents hosted TACO TUESDAY!

San Marcos Fire Department was graciously fed lunch by local San Marcos State Farm agents on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. They hosted Taco Tuesday!  The 5 San Marcos State Farm Agents partnered with Big Dog Catering and personally delivered lunch to a...

Thank you for 40 Years!

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 was a big day for SMFD Engineer Richard Howser.  It marked 40 years of service to the City of San Marcos and San Marcos Fire Department. 

He started on July 14, 1980. Richard is an extremely hard-worker and is a ver...

Sam's Club San Marcos Donates Hot Pizzas

Sam’s Club San Marcos once again proves to be an amazing community partner. Here they donate 15 hot pizzas to help feed the on-shift crew. Pictured is the Sam’s representative, Captain Garrett Jordan, and Captain Mo Orichuela. Thank yo...

Turning Dirt for new Station #2

The City of San Marcos and San Marcos Fire Department is moving forward on replacing and relocating Fire Station 2.

The current station #2 was built in the 1950s and is located at Academy Street. The new station will move to Wonder World Drive and Ranch Ro...