Kocsis Named Deputy Chief for Las Cruces Fire Department

Tibor Kocsis, a Las Cruces firefighter for 17 years, is the new Deputy Chief of Administration for the Las Cruces Fire Department.

Kocsis began his new duties May 19, 2025. Kocsis was a Battalion Chief for LCFD since 2021 serving in both administration and operations.

“I’m pleased and proud of the work Tibor has done for our community over the years,” said Michael Daniels, Chief of the Las Cruces Fire Department. “He’s a proven leader and, over the years, has helped guide some of the most pivotal operations of our department.

“I have the upmost confidence in Tibor and will lean on him for years to come.”

Kocsis has helped lead the department’s Technical Rescue Team that’s been deployed to multiple mountain rescues over the years and to Ruidoso, N.M., in the aftermath of record flooding in 2024. He also assisted in the standup of operations during the influx of migrants in 2019.

Kocsis serves as New Mexico Vice President on the board of directors for the Southwestern Fire Chief’s Association. He also served on the executive board of the local International Association of Firefighters and has been on labor management in his role as a Chief Officer.

Kocsis earned an associate’s degree from New Mexico State University and will complete his bachelor’s degree in business administration in December 2025 from Western New Mexico University.