Albuquerque Fire Rescue
Who We Are
Albuquerque Fire Rescue is a paid municipal department of more than 777 uniformed personnel who serve a jurisdiction of more than 189 square miles and an estimated city population of 558,000, and the greater metropolitan area population is estimated at 909,906.
AFR responded to 97,404 calls in 2023, making this department one of the busiest in the nation. Albuquerque Fire Rescue, established June 1, 1900, has the highest possible rating, Class 1, from the Insurance Service Office. AFR has 23 fire stations, 777 full-time firefighters and 40 civilian personnel. The expectations of AFR have remained consistent in the face of ever-increasing call volume and the perpetual broadening scope of our service to the community with Albuquerque's explosive growth.
What We Do
We are a progressive and innovative department, adapting to meet the service demands of our community. The scope of saving lives and property has transformed and increased. In addition to fire suppression, the Albuquerque Fire Rescue of today provides emergency medical services, emergency dispatch services, fire prevention, arson investigation, special operations response, community paramedicine, and public education. Every action we take is intended to prepare to deliver service to people who may be facing the worst day of their lives. What becomes routine for us, is often a once in a lifetime event for them. The hazards that firefighters encounter daily have changed just as significantly as expectations. Lightweight building construction, fire and smoke behavior, blood and air-borne pathogens, distracted and inattentive drivers, and an alarming rise in cancers diagnoses have changed the fire service workplace environment. It is more dangerous than ever to serve as a firefighter. Through training, education, experience, and dedication, Albuquerque Firefighters continue to demonstrate constant professionalism in addressing these concerns both proactively and as they occur.
