Fire Rescue News
Mayor Keller and Fire Chief Jaramillo Announce Newly Appointed Deputy Chiefs
Deputy Chiefs Marrufo and Sotelo will support department operations and continued delivery of services to the community.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Awarded International Accreditation
AFR becomes New Mexico’s second accredited fire agency.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Graduates 100th Cadet Class
26 cadets graduated from Albuquerque Fire Rescue's 18 Week Academy.
AFR Celebrates 100th Cadet Class with Memorial Run
Graduates of the 100th Cadet Class, current members and retirees memorialized the occasion with a run from AFR's Academy to Civic Plaza.
Coronado Park to Become Public Safety Facility
City secures funds in legislative session to build a training facility and new fire station
Emily Jaramillo Begins Tenure as AFR’s First Female Fire Chief
AFR honors 28 firefighters, including Chief Jaramillo, in promotion ceremony .
AFR Conducts 99th Cadet Class Graduation
Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes 37 Firefighters to the Department.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Joins Fight Against Wildfires
AFR provides resources for wildland fires statewide
ADAPT Program Continues to Clean Up Albuquerque
Agreement for new security measures at Walgreens stores already reducing crime.
Mayor Keller and Interim Chief Gallegos Announce Newly Appointed Deputy Chief Positions at AFR
Deputy Chief Emily Jaramillo moves to DC of Human Resources and Interim Deputy Chief Chris Ortiz fills in for Emergency Medical Services.
Mayor Keller and AFR Interim Chief Gallegos Announce New Fire Marshal
Kris Romero to serve as Interim Fire Marshal and Nathaniel Meisner as Deputy Chief of Planning/Logistics.
Mayor Tim Keller and AFR Introduce New Behavioral Health Director
Maia Dalton-Theodore joins department to coordinate behavioral health services for first responders.
Albuquerque Fire Responded to Double Normal Number of Fires in December and January
Mayor, Fire Chief marked end of grueling two-month stretch, thanked firefighters for their service today.
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.
City’s First Responders Address High Emergency Call Volumes
Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Mayor Tim Keller, Albuquerque Police Department along with Family and Community Services offering new, innovative solutions to help reduce the increasing 911 call volume.
Mayor, ABQ Fire Give Apartment Blaze Update
ABQ Area Local 244 establishes fund to help displaced families.
2016 ABQ Fire Department Annual Report
The 2016 Albuquerque Fire Department is available for review.
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.
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.