Fire Department News
Assistant Chief Named Interim Fire Chief
Assistant Fire Chief Gilbert "Gil" Santistevan selected as interim chief.
2016 ABQ Fire Department Annual Report
The 2016 Albuquerque Fire Department is available for review.
Change Your Clocks and Your Batteries
Replace smoke alarm batteries when you set your clock forward for Daylight Saving Time.
Wildfire Preparedness Day: Green Waste Disposal Bins
Reduce the threat of wildfire around your home.
Halloween & Daylight Saving Time Fire Safety
AFD reminds citizens to be safe this Halloween and change smoke alarm batteries for daylight saving time.
Announcement: Heart Attack Symptoms? Call 911
Lovelace Health System and Albuquerque Fire Department release joint public service announcement on importance of calling 911 in case of a heart attack or stroke.
Fire Department: 2015 87th Cadet Class
The 2015 87th Cadet Class for the Albuquerque Fire Department comprises 41 cadets, including six military veterans.
Mayor Berry, AFD Union President Announce Contract Agreement
Mayor Richard J. Berry and International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 244 President Diego Arencon announced a contract agreement between the city and the union that includes a raise for all Albuquerque Fire Department firefighters and new Firefighter Safety and Wellness Programs.
National CPR & AED Awareness Week
The Albuquerque Fire Department is joining forces with the American Heart Association in celebrating National CPR & AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Awareness Week, June 1-7, 2015. Our focus continues to be on Hands-Only™ CPR and how two simple steps (1) Call 9-1-1; and (2) Push hard and fast in the center of the chest, can help to increase cardiac arrest survival rates.
2014 Albuquerque Fire Department Annual Report
The 2014 Albuquerque Fire Department is available for review.
Albuquerque Fire Department Takes Top Honors
At the 2015 National Fire-Rescue Med EMS Conference last month, the IAFC’s EMS Section honored the Albuquerque Fire Department with the annual Heart Safe Community Award. The award recognizes organizations with creative approaches to implementing and maintaining systems to prevent and treat cardiac-related diseases within their communities.
Fire Department Launches Life-Saving Smartphone App
Smartphone app PulsePoint is now available within Albuquerque city limits.
AFD Paramedics & APS Students Participate in Disaster Drills
On Jan. 15, 2015, Albuquerque Fire Department Paramedic students and APS High School students teamed up to participate in two mock MCI (multi-casualty incidents) to practice and test their skills. EMT and Cosmetology students from APS Career Enrichment Center will be joining AFD Paramedics in the all-day training.
Be Fire Free this Thanksgiving
We are asking our citizens once again to be extra careful while cooking this holiday season. Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment. The range and stovetop are the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States.
Learn Hands Only CPR in Two Minutes at Balloon Fiesta
Come by the Albuquerque Fire Department booth and learn FREE CPR Training and practice with Firefighters and Paramedics. The training is free and may help you save someone you love.
Fire Alerting Tools Free to Qualifying Citizens
A community risk reduction grant was awarded to the Albuquerque Fire Department to address the needs of Albuquerque’s special needs demographic, specifically citizens who are 65 years or older and citizens who are hearing and/or visually impaired.
Albuquerque Downgrades to Stage I Fire Restrictions
Effective at 8:00 AM, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, the City of Albuquerque fire restrictions will be downgraded to Stage I and the Open Burning Ban will be lifted.
Fourth of July Wrap-Up
Multiple city, State and Federal agencies teamed up once again this year to make the Fourth of July holiday safe for Albuquerque’s citizens and visitors. From Police, EMS and Fire Suppression standbys at Freedom Fourth and Isotopes Stadium to illegal firework and Open Space patrols- the city was well covered.
Lowe’s Donates Life Saving Equipment to Seniors
Mayor Richard J. Berry was pleased to accept a generous donation from Lowe’s Home Improvement Store on Paseo del Norte. On Monday, November 25, 2013, Lowe’s donated 50 Carbon Monoxide alarms to Albuquerque seniors on behalf of the Lowe’s Heroes Project. The partnership between Lowe’s, Albuquerque Fire Department, and the Department of Senior Affairs made another fire prevention project a reality.
Thanksgiving Fire Safety
The Thanksgiving holiday brings families together to enjoy great food and make lasting memories but its also a very dangerous day for fires. Thanksgiving the leading day for cooking fires. Cooking equipment, most often the range or stovetop are the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States.
Promotional Ceremony
On Tuesday, July 9th -Fire Chief James Breen and his Executive Staff happily promoted fifteen members in a small ceremony at the Fire Academy.
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.
Legacy Church’s Continued Dedication to Public Safety
Every year since September 11, 2003, Legacy Church hosts special 9/11 services to remember and honor those lost on September 11th 2001. During the service, multiple Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC’s) are donated to the Albuquerque Fire Department and surrounding Fire Departments. Their goals is to not only remember 9/11/01 but are committed to keeping our citizens and firefighters safe as well.
AFD Firefighter is Presented with Firefighter of the Year Award
On Monday, September 10th AFD Lt. Martin Salazar was recognized as New Mexico’s 2012 Firefighter of the Year. The ceremony took place in Socorro at the NM State Firefighter’s Conference. Lt. Salazar’s family was there to celebrate this momentous occasion.
City, County Partially Close Bosque
Woodland areas surrounding Rio Grande go into a partial closure; established paths and levee roads remain open. Caution urged.
