Albuquerque Fire Rescue
Information about the Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue is a paid municipal department, comprised of 729 full-time firefighters and 37 civilian personnel, serving a jurisdiction of more than 189.5 square miles with an estimated metropolitan population of 559,227 according to the 2014 US Census.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Paramedics and Firefighters responded to over 105,526 Fire and EMS incidents in 2019!
OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS JANUARY 4, 2021!!!
NO EMT REQUIRED
Today's Status
Flag Status
Flags are at full staff today
Wildfire Danger Rating
Wildfire rating is High.
Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Restrictions are in place for the Bosque and Open Space. (No fireworks, open flames, camping or smoking allowed.)
Latest News
Mayor and Bernalillo County Highlight Critical Public Safety Issues for Police and Firefighters
The $38 million in capital funding for law enforcement radio communications invests in a new radio and telecom system for Albuquerque metro area public safety agencies, including the Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Bernalillo County Fire Department, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, APS Police, and UNM Police.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue ADAPT Program Assists Residents at Rising Phoenix
Fire Marshal’s Office’s works to bring apartments up to code for residents’ safety.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Obtains New Fleet Facility
New Fleet Facility Replaces 60 Year Old Building.
New Collaboration Will Train Every City Employee in Crucial Lifesaving Skills
AFR Lifesaver course announced by Mayor Keller and Dr. Barry Ramo teaches basic emergency management for bleeding control, CPR/AED for cardiac arrest, choking, and treating opioid overdose.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Receives Life Saving Equipment from District 6 City Councilor Pat Davis
Councilor Davis funds much needed equipment for fire stations 3, 5 and 11 in an effort to help firefighters reduce hazards in the process saving lives.