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Albuquerque Fire Rescue shifts paramedic roles to address shortage

A yearlong dispute inside Albuquerque Fire and Rescue over how to handle a nationwide paramedic shortage has finally reached a resolution.

City celebrates promotion of Albuquerque Fire Rescue staff

On Thursday, some members of Albuquerque Fire Rescue celebrated their promotions. The City of Albuquerque, Mayor Tim Keller, and Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo hosted the badge ...
Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque City Council settles dispute over firefighter staffing

Paramedic Lt. Jeremy Gonzales, with Engine 2, meets with his team after dealing with a natural gas leak at an apartment ...

‘Electrical malfunction’ causes fire at Albuquerque strip mall

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a strip mall located at 4011 Carlisle NE. AFR said ...
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AFR: ‘Electrical malfunction’ caused a fire at an Albuquerque massage spa

An 'electrical malfunction' caused a fire Monday morning at a massage spa in a strip mall in northeast Albuquerque.

Hot ashes may be the cause of outer wall fire at house

Albuquerque Fire Rescue personnel first saw light smoke coming from the rear.
Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque firefighters have battled fewer outside fires this winter

Albuquerque Fire Rescue said crews saw a decrease in outside fires at the tail end of 2025 compared with the previous winter. AFR spokesperson Jason Fejer said the department doused 2,538 small ...