Albuquerque Fire Rescue

Albuquerque Fire Rescue AFR continues to be one of the busiest and most active departments in the nation. In 2025 AFR answered 103,130 calls for service.

Established in June of 1900, it now has 23 fire stations, 760 full-time firefighters & 39 civilian personnel.

Due to the potential for heavy rains and flash flooding, all AFR companies involved in flood channel rescue operations h...
09/14/2026

Due to the potential for heavy rains and flash flooding, all AFR companies involved in flood channel rescue operations have been placed in a “Stand-by” status. Flood channel rescue companies will confirm their response locations, review flood channel guidelines and inspect their equipment.

If dispatched, flood channel response crews will automatically respond to their designated area unless dispatch information requires a different response.

The Albuquerque arroyo and flood channel system is an integral part of Albuquerque infrastructure. This system of arroyos and engineered channels are designed to divert and manage floodwaters during the monsoon season and heavy rainfall events. With an elevation of 6700’ in the foothills and 4900’ in the valley, this arroyo system is vital channeling and directing fast moving flood waters. Albuquerque area arroyos do a great job of keeping neighborhoods and roadways from flooding, but they do create dangerous conditions for people in and around these drainages. People should never be in arroyos, and it is illegal for people to be inside flood channels. Please report arroyo encampments to 311 and call 911 for anyone threatened or swept away by floodwaters.

Arroyos and flood channels can go from DRY TO DEADLY in minutes. Avoid arroyos, diversion channels and other areas that are flooded.

**Shown is Station 13 training at Morningside NE in the Embudo Channel**

C-Shift SummaryIt was a busy tour for C-Shift.Albuquerque Fire Rescue operates on a three-shift schedule. C-Shift came o...
09/13/2026

C-Shift Summary

It was a busy tour for C-Shift.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue operates on a three-shift schedule. C-Shift came on duty at 0800 on September 11, relieving A-Shift. B-Shift relieved C-Shift at 0800 this morning.

During C-Shift’s 48-hour tour, 770 calls for service were answered.

Hundreds of those responses were medical emergencies and assistance calls.
Some significant incidents of the shift include.

• 8 structure fire responses, 5 being working fires
• 1 fatal high-velocity motor vehicle crash
• 3 vehicle fires

One of those vehicle fires was dispatched this morning.

At approximately 0640 on September 13, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of Volcano and 90th St. NW for a large-fuel-load vehicle fire.

Engine 14 arrived to find a recreational vehicle fully involved in fire, with nearby RVs threatened. The crew stretched a handline and went to work on fire control while crews searched the nearby exposures and involved RV.

All searches were clear, and no injuries were reported.

09/13/2026

On September 13, 2026 at approximately 06:15 am Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 5401 Kathryn Ave SE for reports of a fire at a single story commercial structure. This was an abandoned structure.

Engine 11 arrived on scene, reported a working fire with smoke showing on the front of the structure and stretched a line for fire control. Medic 11 and Rescue 5 went in for search. Ladder 5 went to the roof for ventilation and Engine 3 established a water supply.

The fire was brought under control in 8 minutes. Searches were all clear. No injuries of civilians or firefighters were reported. The cause of the fire is undetermined.

On September 12, 2026 at approximately 05:23 pm Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 8600 block of Hampton Ave ...
09/13/2026

On September 12, 2026 at approximately 05:23 pm Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 8600 block of Hampton Ave NE for reports of a residential structure fire. Engine 20 arrived on scene and reported a working fire with smoke showing on the back porch that extended into the attic. The fire presented in offensive conditions. The fire was brought under control in 21 minutes. Damage to the structure was contained to the back porch and attic space. No injuries of civilians or firefighters were reported. The cause was undetermined.

Multi-family Duplex structure fire:On September 12th at approximately 2:27 pm, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to...
09/12/2026

Multi-family Duplex structure fire:

On September 12th at approximately 2:27 pm, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 516 Granite Ave NW for reports of a possible incident type at a multi-family single story duplex. First arriving AFR unit E1 arrived on scene and reported a working fire coming from the location. The fire was brought under control within 7 minutes of their arrival. Damage to the structure was mostly contained to the fire location. No injuries of civilians or firefighters was reported. AFR Fire Investigators responded to determine the cause and origin of the fire. No additional information available at this time.

Ladder 7 is currently in a reserve rig. This is a 2004, Pierce Dash, rear-mount 100’ platform that was formerly assigned...
09/12/2026

Ladder 7 is currently in a reserve rig. This is a 2004, Pierce Dash, rear-mount 100’ platform that was formerly assigned at Ladder 13.

Ladder 7’s primary rig is a 2005, Pierce Dash,
mid-mount 95’ platform. That truck has an interesting history and is currently in AFR’s shop getting a radiator replaced. That truck was spec’d as a mid-mount to fit in the low bays at Station 3. The truck was then reassigned to Station 5. The mid-mount wasn’t working out in the district so it was sent to Station 21 and remained there until it was replaced with a new truck in 2020.

Ladder 9 was established in 2020 and this truck was assigned there until their new apparatus arrived in 2021. The mid-mount was then assigned at Ladder 7 where it will remain until their new apparatus arrives later this year.

The new truck is a Pierce Velocity 105HD. Another mid-mount platform has been ordered and will be assigned to Station 1 when it arrives.

AFR runs 8 ladder companies. 5 are rear mount sticks and 3 are platforms.

09/12/2026

Thank you to the firefighters who made the climb to honor the fallen.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and supported their efforts and this memorial.

Thank you to all who gathered to remember, to share, and to tell their stories.

Never Forget isn’t just a slogan. It’s action.

On September 11, 2026 at 10:42am, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 10110 Constitution NE for multiple calls of ...
09/11/2026

On September 11, 2026 at 10:42am, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 10110 Constitution NE for multiple calls of a church on fire. Ladder 9 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire with moderate smoke showing. Engine 8 arrived and pulled a cross-lay to extinguish a small fire from the AC unit, extending into a small part of the roof. Rescue 9 was primary search.

There was no fire extension to the interior of the church.

Crews were able to get knock down 12 minutes after arriving on scene.

There were no civilian or Firefighter injuries. Cause of the fire is undetermined.

09/11/2026

On 9/11/26 approximately 12:42am
Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 146 Wisconsin NE for reports of a possible structure fire. Ladder 5 arrived on scene and reported a boarded up, single-story multifamily dwelling with smoke and fire coming from a window. There were signs of unauthorized entry but searches were negative. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes of their arrival. Damage to the structure was mostly contained to the apartment of origin. No injuries of civilians or firefighters was reported. Code Enforcement was called to secure the building. The cause of the fire was accidental. No additional information available at this time.

REMINDER:9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & CeremonyJoin us Friday, September 11 for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb followed by ...
09/10/2026

REMINDER:

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Ceremony

Join us Friday, September 11 for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb followed by the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, and honor the 2,507 civilians, 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers and 55 military members who were killed that day.

At 8:46 AM, Albuquerque Area Firefighters will gather at Civic Plaza for the dispatch of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Firefighters will then proceed, escorted by Pipes and Drums, to the WaFd Building where they will ascend 110 flights of stairs in honor of the fallen.

The stair climb is a tradition that local firefighters have continued for more than 20 years. Participation in the climb is limited to firefighters, but family, friends, media and supporters are welcome to gather, watch and remember as firefighters make the climb.

Immediately following the Stair Climb, the City of Albuquerque will host a memorial ceremony at Civic Plaza to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and ensure that what happened that day is never forgotten.

The ceremony will include a flyover and final honors with Pipes and Drums, “Striking the Four Fives,” and a 21-gun salute.

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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Friday, September 11, 2026
Dispatch: 8:46 AM

Gather: Civic Plaza
1 Civic Plaza NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Climb: WaFd Building
201 Third St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

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9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Friday, September 11, 2026
11:00 AM (based on completion of the stair climb)

Civic Plaza
1 Civic Plaza NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Address

11500 Sunset Gardens Rd SW
Albuquerque, NM
87121

Telephone

+15057689321

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