Albuquerque Fire Rescue
Information about the Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue is a paid municipal department, comprised of 646 uniformed personnel, serving a jurisdiction of more than 189.5 square miles and an estimated metropolitan population of 559,227 according to the 2014 US Census.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Paramedics and Firefighters responded to 106,908 Fire and EMS incidents in 2017.
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.)
Fire Rescue Annual Report
Become a Firefighter
The Albuquerque Fire Rescue 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
Mayor, ABQ Fire Give Apartment Blaze Update
ABQ Area Local 244 establishes fund to help displaced families.
You and your family are fast asleep when the smoke alarm sounds: Do you know what to do?
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14, 2017.
Assistant Chief Named Interim Fire Chief
Assistant Fire Chief Gilbert "Gil" Santistevan selected as interim chief.
Change Your Clocks and Your Batteries
Replace smoke alarm batteries when you set your clock forward for Daylight Saving Time.
Hands-Only CPR Training
Aug 15, 2018 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Learn this training for CPR. It could save a life.