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Doña Ana County Fire Rescue has named Cody Haver as the new deputy chief.
He will lead the Fire Prevention Division and will serve as the county's fire marshal, a new position for the department, according to a news release.
Haver brings nearly two decades of fire and emergency medical service experience. He began his career with the Las Cruces Fire Department, LCFD in 2004 serving in many roles including, serving as a firefighter, driver operator, lieutenant and most recently as a battalion chief. Haver helped lead the research, creation and growth for the Mobile Integrated Health Program and the Mobile Crisis Response programs at LCFD. He also wrote several state and federal grant proposals to procure personal protective equipment and advanced training opportunities for firefighters, according to the release.
As a fire marshal at LCFD, Haver coordinated assistance to local restaurants during the COVID-19 public health restrictions to ensure fire safety compliance, according to the news release.
"Deputy Chief Haver comes to us highly recommended from the Las Cruces Fire Department. He has a wealth of knowledge, experience and proven leadership in the fire service," Interim Chief Andrew Bowen said through the release. "We are confident his expertise will significantly benefit our department and the community we serve."
According to the news release, Haver earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and master's degree in public administration from New Mexico State University. He is a licensed paramedic through the state of New Mexico and certified paramedic through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
