Santa Fe Fire & Rescue

Santa Fe Fire & Rescue mourns the loss of one of the true pioneers of our department and community, Joe Kelly Tombrella.

Joe was a founding member of the Alta Loma Volunteer Fire Department, the organization that would eventually become Santa Fe Fire & Rescue. His dedication to protecting our community was unmatched, serving as Fire Chief for more than 18 years and helping build the foundation upon which our department stands today.

His commitment to the fire service extended far beyond Santa Fe. Joe also served as President of the Galveston County Firefighters Association, working to strengthen the fire service throughout Galveston County and advocate for firefighters across the region.

Throughout his life, Joe exemplified servant leadership. Whether as a firefighter, chief, business owner, elected official, or civic leader, he devoted countless hours to improving the community he loved. His legacy can be seen throughout Santa Fe in the organizations he helped establish, the leaders he mentored, and the generations of firefighters who followed in his footsteps.

We are especially honored that Joe’s family has designated Santa Fe Fire & Rescue as Honorary Casketbearers, a testament to the lifelong bond he shared with this department.

On behalf of the members of Santa Fe Fire & Rescue, we extend our deepest condolences to the Tombrella family and all who knew and loved him.

Thank you, Chief Tombrella, for your vision, leadership, and decades of service. Your impact on our department and community will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Chief. We will take it from here. ❤️🚒

🚨🦸‍♂️ SUMMER SAFETY HERO CHALLENGE #1 IS HERE! 🦸‍♀️🚨

This week’s challenge is all about FIRE ESCAPE SAFETY PLANS 🔥🏠

Kids will learn how to safely escape their home during a fire by:
✅ Drawing a fire escape plan
✅ Finding 2 ways out of rooms
✅ Picking a family meeting spot
✅ Practicing fire safety skills at home

We even included example drawings to help get everyone started! 🎨✏️

Challenges are designed for all ages and abilities:
⭐ Little Heroes
⭐ Safety Squad
⭐ Junior Fire Marshal

📸 To complete the challenge come by station 1 to have your challenge marked off, and drop off your drawing to be displayed:
Parents can also send photos, videos, or drawings to:
📧 [email protected]

Be sure to include:
• Child’s name
• “Summer Safety Heroes”

🏅 Kids who complete the Summer Safety Hero challenges will be invited to our Summer Safety Heroes Banquet & Pizza Party on August 1st at Santa Fe Fire & Rescue!

Stop by Santa Fe Fire & Rescue to pick up your FREE passport, get your passport challenge marked off, and drop off your fire escape drawing to be displayed!