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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
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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. |
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
Latest News
Fire Restrictions Increased; Closures Imposed
Protect open-space areas from wildfires. Stay out of restricted areas and report suspicious activity.
Albuquerque Fire Department Urges Residents To Be Fire Safe
If you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one-third of Americans thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Unfortunately, the time available is often less. That’s why Albuquerque Fire Department is teaming up NFPA to urge residents to be fire smart and protect their homes from fire.
