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Information about the Albuquerque Fire Department.

The Albuquerque Fire Department is a paid municipal department, comprised of 700 uniformed personnel, serving a jurisdiction of more than 182 square miles and an estimated metropolitan population of 901,700 according to the 2012 US Census. Albuquerque's metropolitan area has a total population of 1,146,049 according to the 2010 Census.

Today's Status

Flag Status

Wildfire Danger Rating

Fire Restrictions
The flag is at full staff today The current wildfire rating is Extreme. No open burning allowed. Stage II Restrictions and a partial closure is in place for all Open Space Areas and the Bosque. Stay on established trails.

Fireworks are strictly prohibited in and around the Bosque or Open Space Areas.

In 2012, AFD units responded to over 720 illegal firework calls on July 3rd and 4th.  A disastrous fire can occur from someone acting carelessly or using illegal fireworks. Please attend public firework shows instead of purchasing fireworks. Be responsible and do your part to prevent a disaster.

Fireworks Hotline

  • To report illegal fireworks on July 3rd- 6th from 7:00pm-1:00am call (505) 833-7335.
  • To report illegal fireworks any other time of year, call (505) 833-7390.

Prohibited Fireworks

City of Albuquerque Ordinance prohibits the sale and use of all Aerial Fireworks and Ground Audible Devices within the city limits.

Aerial Devices

  • Aerial Spinners
  • Helicopters
  • Mines
  • Missile-type Rockets
  • Roman Candles
  • Shells
  • Stick Type Rockets

Ground Audible Devices

  • Chasers (bottle rockets)
  • Firecrackers

Once ignited, aerial and ground audible devices take an unpredictable flight path and pose a significant fire hazard to structures and vegetation. They also possess a significant injury potential to the user and innocent bystanders. These devices are also disturbing to public peace.

Permissible Fireworks

The following are allowed to be sold and discharged within the City:

  • Ground and hand held sparkling devices
  • Cone Fountains
  • Crackling Devices
  • Cylindrical Fountains
  • Flitter Sparklers
  • Ground Spinners
  • Illuminating Torches
  • Wheels

Illegal Fireworks

  • Using illegal fireworks is punishable with a citation and immediate confiscation of the illegal fireworks and places the community at risk for fires.
  • It is a misdemeanor
  • A mandatory court appearance
  • A fine up to $500 and 90 days in jail
  • The improper use of permissible fireworks and/or the illegal use of aerial or ground audible devices can result in the user or supervising adult being found grossly negligent and financially responsible for damages.

For firework safety tips, go to http://www.cabq.gov/fire/safety-information/fireworks-ordinance-safety-tips/

Become a Firefighter

The Albuquerque Fire Department has emergency-responder personnel in the following programs:

  • Communications (Alarm Room)
  • Fire Marshal's Office (Fire Prevention Bureau)
  • Fire Investigations
  • Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
  • Albuquerque Fire Academy
  • Fiscal Program

View Fire Department jobs.

Latest News

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