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Doña Ana Fire Rescue promotes leaders to deputy chief roles
By Jocelyn Flores at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted two leaders to the Deputy Chief positions, "strengthening the organization's leadership team and supporting its mission to provide high-quality emergency services," according to Doña Ana County. Travis Simpson was promoted to Deputy Fire ...
Key takeaway Travis Simpson was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief of Administration and Chris Padilla was promoted to Deputy Fire [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The promotions of Travis Simpson and Chris Padilla to Deputy Chief roles at Doña Ana Fire Rescue bring experienced leadership to key positions, bolstering the department's capacity to respond to emergencies in the community. As the fire rescue service continues to support the growing population in the El Paso area, a strong administrative foundation is crucial for effective operations. With Simpson overseeing administrative duties and Padilla focusing on other aspects of fire rescue, the department can better allocate resources and prioritize public safety initiatives. The impact of these promotions will be felt throughout Doña Ana County, where residents rely on the fire rescue service for emergency medical responses, fire suppression, and other critical services. As the department moves forward with its new leadership team, it will be worth watching how these changes enhance the overall quality of emergency services provided to the community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted two leaders to the Deputy Chief positions, "strengthening the organization's leadership team and supporting its mission to provide high-quality emergency services," according to Doña Ana County. Travis Simpson was promoted to Deputy Fire ...
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