Fire Rescue News
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.
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.
Firefighter's Recognized for Saving a Trapped Woman from Apartment Fire
Mayor Richard J. Berry Honors Five Albuquerque Firefighters as This Weeks Friday’s Heroes On Friday June 17, Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized five Albuquerque Firefighters from Squad 2for rescuing a trapped woman from her burning apartment building. This weeks Friday’s Heroes is Albuquerque Fire Departments Squad 2, which consists of Captain Paul Dow, Driver Michael Palmer, Firefighter Jose Gomez, Firefighter Anthony Mazotti and Albuquerque Fire Dispatcher Driver Michael Mora.
Mayor Richard J. Berry Honors Four Albuquerque Firefighters as This Weeks Friday’s Heroes
On Friday June 10, Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized four Albuquerque Firefighters from Engine-3 for saving a building and the property inside from fire. This weeks Friday’s Heroes are AFD Lieutenant Bryan Pacheco, Firefighters Dominic Velasquez, Dale Knighton, and Jose Gomez.
Lt. Emily Kane Honored as Employee of the Week
Lieutenant Emily Kane, who is assigned to Rescue 15 of the Albuquerque Fire Department and has been with the City since 2001, is this week’s Employee of the Week. Lt. Emily Kane has been the department's lead instructor for flood channel, swift water, and river rescue courses for the past ten years. Her expertise in this field has led to improved training, proficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness for water related rescue operations.
Dedication of New Trucks
The Albuquerque Fire Department placed two new paramedic rescue trucks and one new fire engine into service on Friday, May 20th 2011 at 9 am at Fire Station 12, located at 201 Muriel NE.
Young Boy and Dispatcher Honored for Handling of Emergency Medical Call
On Friday, Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized nine year old Richard Jenkins and Albuquerque Fire Department Dispatcher/Driver Jeff Bussey for the handling of a 911 call in which Richard called for assistance for his grandmother after she suffered a stroke.