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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 city population of 448,600; the greater metropolitan area population is estimated at 780,614.
Today's Status
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Flag Status |
Wildfire Danger Rating |
Fire Restrictions |
| The flag is at full staff today | The current wildfire rating is High. | Stage I Restrictions are in place for all Open Space Areas and the Bosque |
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 Chief James Breen Promotes Deputy Chief
Albuquerque Fire Chief James Breen promoted the third deputy chief of his administration Thursday.
New Rescue Truck Goes into Service
Mayor Richard J. Berry and Fire Chief James Breen dedicated a new rescue truck into the Albuquerque Fire Department’s fleet on Saturday, January 29th 2011.
Construction to Start on New Fire Station 7 early 2012
Mayor Richard J. Berry announced today that he anticipates crews will break ground on a new West Side fire station early next year
Operator and Dispatchers Honored for
On behalf of Mayor Richard J. Berry, Public Safety Director Darren White recognized three Friday’s Heroes this week: a 911 Operator, an Albuquerque Police Department Dispatcher, and an Albuquerque Fire Department Dispatcher who worked together to identify the location of a six year old boy whose mother was experiencing a medical emergency.
Firefighters Save the Life of One of their Own
Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized on Friday two firefighters who provided emergency medical attention to a retired firefighter who was having a heart attack.
