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AFR and Locker 505 are asking for help
with socks for some of our youngest community
members in need. Please bring your new or gently used socks to any AFR, Rio Rancho, or Bernalillo County Fire Stations to drop off your donations. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 Locker #505 Student's Clothing Bank
This morning at the Training Academy, 9 AFR Captains took the next step in the promotional process by taking the Battalion Chief’s written exam. The future is bright! These men and women are future leaders of our department and have dedicated countless hours in order to be prepared for the exam. Congratulations and good luck to those that have risen to the challenge to promote to the rank of Battalion Chief. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
AFR and presented the UNM Pediatric Hematology and Oncology clinic with a check for $5,000 from money raised during our Childhood Cancer Awareness Month t-shirt sales! We are thankful to have the opportunity to visit with the kids throughout the year and have a small part in making their day a little brighter.
AFR would like to thank the CEC for allowing E-4, A-Shift to show some tools and equipment to the students in the EMT Basic class. It is always a privilege to engage and educate the youth of our city.
Yesterday morning AFR had the privilege of attending a career fair at the the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. AFR would like to say thank you to the faculty who put on a great event and for allowing us to speak to the students about our department.
AFR participated in a panel today at a community Fentanyl Summit. The summit had over 600 attendees representing multiple organizations, family members who have lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning, and community members who have recovered from addiction. The summit covered topics such as what is fentanyl and counterfeit fentanyl, how it impacts youth and families, how it is connected to crime and homelessness, and where community members can get help. AFR discussed topics such as data related to response to overdose and Narcan administration, AFR’s leave behind Narcan program, our HEART team’s harm reduction efforts, as well as ways first responders believe we can improve our system to address the fentanyl epidemic.
Fire prevention week continues with the message of “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape.”
AFR will be on the “Tj Trout” radio show this afternoon to discuss this incredibly important topic. Join us on News Radio KKOB
Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Recently MOTU training at station 9 completed by crew members from Station 2 and Station 9. Crew members working on a mock ECMO candidate. Department wide training ensures that our firefighters have the most up to date training to better serve our community and each other. Trainings such as these allow AFR to maintain our EMS licensure. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
AFR urges our community to know the importance of working smoke alarms and how to create a home fire escape plan for everyone in your home.
Successful extinguishment of a Solid Waste truck. No one was injured, great job Engine 13 and Battalion 2 crews.
Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
📷 credit: Firefighter Gary Crouse
The Albuquerque Fire Rescue attended a college and career fair this afternoon at Los Puentes Charter school on 4th street. AFR would like to send a huge thank you to all of the faculty involved for allowing us to reach out and speak to their students.
Socktober is here! AFR is once again partnering with Locker #505 Student's Clothing Bank to help with sock donations for students K-12. Help us, help those in our community by dropping off new socks to any of our local Fire Stations, Fire Marshals Office or the Training Academy. For a list of fire stations please visit cabq.gov/fire
Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
Thank you Saint Jude Thaddeus Church for inviting us to this special event every year. It is always an honor to stand side by side with our fellow first responders and community members in unity.
First responders from almost every public safety group in the metro was there, and they were surrounded by the community members they strive to serve.
AFR held our Fall Promotional and Recognition Ceremony recognizing 46 firefighters for life saving efforts and 27 firefighters for promoting up in rank. Thank you and City Councilors as well for supporting our department and to the families and loved ones that came out today!
Investigator Vasquez collaborating with Albuquerque Public Schools to create a career pathway to AFR. Investigator Vasquez is creating a bridge for aspiring APS high school students interested in public safety, community service, and potentially a career as an Albuquerque Firefighter.
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TODAY!! Will you join us today in helping clean our city? We will be out in force all around Albuquerque. You can start right in your neighborhood! Use the hashtag with your cleanup photos for your chance at prizes!
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We would like to congratulate our sister, Driver Laura Pavatt, for her 23 years of dedicated service to Albuquerque Fire Rescue. The Fire marshals Office will miss her work ethic and professionalism. We wish her all the good fortune and well deserved rest and relaxation she has earned through exemplary service to her community . Your brothers and sister here at Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 will always be here for you Laura. God Speed.
Albuquerque artist (Paz) recently completed a total restoration of his beautiful sculpted mural on the west face of Fire Station 1 and FMO building after a piece of it was vandalized. Paz led the original installation in September 1999 with several assistants including his son David Zamora who was in high school at the time. David is now a 13 year veteran with AFR serving as a Paramedic Driver at Station 10!
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Today, Monday September 19th, the City of Albuquerque will proclaim the third Saturday of every September as Imagine, ABQ Day. This year, September 24th, there is a focus on picking up trash and weeds around Albuquerque.
The efforts are being led by David Meyers, a chaplain of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Larry “Lencho” Espinoza, Director of Operations of Red Shovel Landscaping. “Our goal is to uplift, inspire and change our community. The difference of where we are and where we want to be is what we do,” said Espinoza.
Volunteers from all over Albuquerque are pledging to clean up their neighborhoods and business fronts on September 24th from 9a-2p. To let Imagine, ABQ know you’re participating, they’re asking to RSVP on their website: imagineabq.com. Along with the city-wide cleanup, there will also be nine homes that will get a front yard makeover donated by various businesses and a mural painted in the International District.
If needed, supplies such as trash bags and gloves will be available for the community to pick up on Thursday September 22, 2022, at Albuquerque Fire Rescue Stations 5, 7, 20 and 21 from 3p to 7p. The Imagine, ABQ team hopes that each year will grow with other initiatives, but this year they want to do their part to get the city clean before the International Balloon Fiesta.
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Honored to be back in Co Springs once again after the temporary pause of COVID19. One of the 469 names that went up on the wall this year was our own AFD and IAFF 244 brother Jeff Elks. Resting in the shadow of is majestic and the power of over a thousand pipes and drums that make up the IAFF Honor Guard at the memorial park is humbling. All of the families of the fallen, along with the FFs of the IAFF sharing their grief, sorrow and spirit of resolve to honor their sacrifice. Once again IAFF Local 5 of Co Springs executed an exemplary model of hospitality that makes the IAFF what it is.
Please call Crime Stoppers or the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Arson Investigation Division if you have information. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 Albuquerque Police Department
May we vow to never forget. May we always remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. May we pass on to the next generation of firefighters the importance of 343. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
📷 Credit: AFR Driver Lucas Coshenet
AFR reflects somberly on the eve of our 21st year of remembrance of the 9/11 attacks. To the courageous brothers and sisters who rushed into fear and protected those with their lives. May we forever be humbled by what they gave and the bravery of their hallowed sacrifice.
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Firefighters Daniel McWilliams, Georgie Johnson, and William “Billy” Eisengrein raise the flag at Ground zero. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
Albuquerque Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Battalion Chief Kevin O’Brien on his retirement from the department. Kevin joined the department in 2001 and was a member of the 62nd Cadet Class after working at the Santa Fe County Fire Department for three years. Early in his career Kevin was assigned to the Training Academy assisting with Paramedic School and after his promotion to the rank of Captain, Kevin was instrumental in the implementation of the Hands only CPR program and the Peer Support program. In 2018 Kevin was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief and has served as Battalion 1 on C Shift. Thank you Battalion Chief Kevin O’Brien for your commitment to the community and the Department. Congratulations on your retirement and good luck in your future endeavors. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
Today the 99th Cadet Class participated in the annual 9/11 Stair Climb.
This is done by each cadet class to commemorate the 110 stories traversed by the FDNY firefighters on September 11, 2001.
We will never forget.
Thank you Engine 12 C-Shift crew and Sparky the Dog for coming out to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
Albuquerque Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Paramedic Lieutenant Levi Fetty on his official retirement from the department. Levi joined the department in 1998 and is a graduating member of the 59th Cadet Class. As a rookie firefighter Levi was assigned to Station 13-B as well as Station 20. In 2006 Levi was promoted to the rank of Driver and was assigned to the Alarm Room for 11 years. In 2015 after graduating from Paramedic School, Levi was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned to Rescue 1 for 3 years. After his assignment at Rescue 4, Levi was assigned to Rescue 22 where he has spent the last 2 years of his career. Levi has been a strong supporter of our IAFF Local 244 Union and has always been a strong advocate for Albuquerque firefighters. Levi has served the Department with honor and will leave behind a legacy of doing what is right for your fellow firefighters and the community in which he served. Thank you Lieutenant Levi Fetty for your commitment, congratulations on your retirement and good luck in your future endeavors. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
Multiple AFR units responded to a large working fire this evening at an apartment complex in the NE Heights. Crews worked quickly to stop the fire and prevented further damage to the adjacent unit. One patient was transported for injuries and the apartment suffered major fire damage.
Earlier this afternoon AFR extinguished a 2nd Alarm apartment fire in SE Albuquerque. Fire crews successfully rescued one occupant from a second floor balcony as well as a second occupant from the bottom floor.
A total of 65 fire personnel were on scene to assist with fire operations and get an extremely difficult and dangerous fire under control. 31 occupants were affected by the fire and the Red Cross will be assisting those folks. Great job by Battalion 1 and Battalion 2 crews today.
Thank you to Special Olympics New Mexico for inviting Albuquerque Fire Rescue to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Softball Tournament. Together 5k was raised to help NM Special Olympics athletes enjoy the opportunity to compete. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
Help join AFR and our community in Imagine, ABQ
Congratulations to Paramedic Lieutenants Jacob Gray and Athena Valerio-Hirschfeld for their work with the HEART BEATS Program at the International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium this past weekend.
Voted as the best presentation, both Jacob and Athena have been able to improve positive outcomes for Stroke survivors and provide vital resources for the community. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 Encompass Health Lovelaceunm Rehabilitation Hospital
Albuquerque is expected to receive several inches of rain throughout the metro area in the next 24 hours. AFR would like to remind the community to follow these tips to stay safe:
(1) GET TO HIGHER GROUND
Get out of the areas subject to flooding.
(2) DO NOT DRIVE INTO WATER
It only takes 6" of water to knock you off your feet.
(3) STAY INFORMED
Monitor local radar, television,
weather radio, internet or
social media for updates.
AFR held a traditional push-in ceremony for new Rescue 17 today! Fire Chief Gallegos, the AFR Executive staff and District 1 City Councilor Louie Sanchez helped participate and expressed their appreciation for the service that Station 17 firefighters provide to the community. The AFR Apparatus Spec Committee did an outstanding job in the processes necessary to procure this 2022 Ford E-450 Braun Northwest Rescue. Rescue 17 and Rescue 2 are unique to our fleet as they are capable of transporting bariatric patients when necessary. These Rescues provide a wider gurney and a special loading mechanism to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and firefighters.
This past weekend AFR Engine 10 along with Engine and Rescue 4 were proud to be part of a car wash benefiting the Highland YAFL Program. Thank you to all that helped participate and helped to connect our firefighters with the community. 📷 credit: Lt. Jason Fejer- Engine 5 Lieutenant
Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
Albuquerque Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Captain Ramon “Mondo”Martinez on his official retirement from the department. Captain Martinez joined the department in 2003, and is a member of the 66th Cadet Class. Early in his career Mondo was assigned to Station 13 as a rookie firefighter. In 2007 after Promoting to the rank of Driver he was assigned to Ladder 15. In 2010 he joined the Arson Division after his successful completion of the Albuquerque Police Academies 102nd Cadet Class. In 2014 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned to Engine 14. In 2018 after being promoted to the rank of Captain Mondo was assigned as the Captain of the AFR Arson Investigation Division. During his time in the Division, Captain Martinez and his fellow investigators have received several accommodations from Abq City Council for their “Excellence in Arson Investigation and significant contributions to Public Safety”. Captain Martinez is proud to have made considerable progress for the Arson Division which is primarily focused on determining the cause and origin of fires in the Abq area. In addition to starting the Youth Fire Awareness Program, Captain Martinez assisted with the Implementation of the first ATF accelerant detection K-9 in the State. The list of accomplishments for Captain Martinez are long and distinguished and those that had the privilege and opportunity to work with him will be forever grateful. Thank you Captain Ramon Martinez for your contributions to the department, your dedicated years of service to the community and congratulations on your well deserved retirement. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
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AFR and Locker 505 are asking for help with socks for some of our youngest community members in need. Please bring your new or gently used socks to any AFR, Rio Rancho, or Bernalillo County Fire Stations to drop off your donations. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 Locker #505 Student's Clothing Bank
Successful extinguishment of a Solid Waste truck. No one was injured, great job Engine 13 and Battalion 2 crews. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 📷 credit: Firefighter Gary Crouse
Today the 99th Cadet Class participated in the annual 9/11 Stair Climb. This is done by each cadet class to commemorate the 110 stories traversed by the FDNY firefighters on September 11, 2001. We will never forget.
Multiple AFR units responded to a large working fire this evening at an apartment complex in the NE Heights. Crews worked quickly to stop the fire and prevented further damage to the adjacent unit. One patient was transported for injuries and the apartment suffered major fire damage.
With the July 4th Holiday quickly approaching, AFR would like to remind the community to be safe while celebrating. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
The AFR Training Academy hosted a family night for the 98th Cadet Class. The Cadets and their families enjoyed a pot luck style dinner and toured the facility while also getting to meet the staff that has been preparing this class for the last 17 weeks. The night ended with live burn demonstrations. Thank you to the friends and families of the 98th Cadet Class for your support and sacrifices during this academy, we know it’s not easy for you either! See you next week when these Cadets take their oath to be sworn members of Albuquerque Fire Rescue! Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
AFR and Mayor Keller give an update on the Bosque Fire.
Update on Bosque fire.
Engine 1 A Shift extinguishing a vehicle fire in their district. #AFREngine1 #vehiclefire #nightlife #oneabq #abqdowntown #911
Yesterday morning Albuquerque Fire Rescue along with Bernalillo County Fire Department, New Mexico Forestry Division and Oregon Department of Forestry all responded to a Bosque fire south of Bridge near 2nd Street. All agencies involved were able to work together in order to successfully extinguish this large and complex wildfire. A total of 16 units and approximately 70 firefighters were on scene for multiple hours as they worked tirelessly to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading. As we continue to see extreme fire danger along with dry weather conditions, it is imperative that we continue to work as a community to keep our Bosque and open spaces safe. Part of the success of this fire being quickly extinguished is that our community has worked hard to protect our open space and implemented the see something say something. Thank you to our partners at BCFD, NM Forestry, and Oregon Forestry in your assistance with this large incident. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 Bernalillo County Fire Department
Enroll today for the 100th cadet class beginning in the fall. Join our family and start your legacy with the Albuquerque Fire Rescue. Open enrollment through June 18th 2022. Click the link in our bio to begin your application online.
Enrollment for the 100th cadet class is currently open till June 18th 2022. Be a part in this historic class and start your legacy with the Albuquerque Fire Rescue. Click on the link in our bio to begin your application today!
Albuquerque Fire Rescue would like to express our gratitude to APD for extending an invitation to join in the annual APD Chiefs Run. The event was an opportunity to showcase the solidarity between the future of APD and AFR, while also bringing together departmental administrators and city leadership in a unified show of support for the cadets. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 Albuquerque Police Department Mayor Tim Keller
AFR crews from stations 16 and 20, along with Sparky the fire dog, had the honor of showing trucks and teaching fire safety to kindergartners at SY Jackson Elementary. This is the fifth year Battalion 3 Chief Ryan Stracener has arranged this event! Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
The AFR 98th Cadet Class is already in their thirteenth week learning Rapid Intervention Team training including hose and rope mazes to learn escape routes in zero visibility, firefighter rescue and bailouts from a window, and the infamous wire box drill teaching how to progress through entanglements. This week’s training is considered one of the more physically and mentally challenging weeks. The Training Academy cadre, once again, go above and beyond safely delivering life saving training to these cadets! Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
AFR members from the ADAPT Division along with Bernalillo County Fire Department Fire Chief Greg Perez and PIO Lt. Robert Arguelles have volunteered several hours of their time to participate in a production for The National Dance Institute of New Mexico. NDI’s In-House Outreach Program selects close to one thousand children from 10 APS elementary schools to join them in elaborate stage productions that are attended by more than two thousand people. NDI also asks uniformed personnel to volunteer and share the stage with these amazing kids. AFR Driver Laura Pavatt has been volunteering with NDI for 10 years now! There will be two performances in Albuquerque May 12 and May 13 at 6 p.m.
Happy Mother’s Day from AFR. To the mother’s of our department who selflessly serve our community while balancing the hardships of parenthood and do it seamlessly with inspirational grace our department is made stronger because of you. To all the mother’s, step-mother’s, bonus mother’s, and anyone who holds space in love making a difference with motherly love we honor you. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
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Open enrollment has begun for the AFR 100th Cadet Class! Click the link in our bio for details on how to apply and learn how you can become part of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue family! Enrollment is open now through June 18th. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
This past weekend Albuquerque Fire Rescue hosted the annual American Lung Association in New Mexico Fight for Air Climb at the AFR Training Academy. Thank you to all that participated in the event and congratulations to AFR Paramedic Lieutenant Tomas Maestas for being selected as the AT&T Firefighter of the year award.Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
AFR crews responding to a mobile home working fire. Home was a loss but family was already safely evacuated and exposures were protected.#workingfire #station12 #mobilehomefire #quickattack #firefighterslife #salvageandoverhaul
Residential fire involving two rooms and the back porch. Occupants had already evacuated. #firstdue #AFRladder5 #firecam #workingfire #albuquerquefirefighter
AFR recently held a Structural Collapse course providing some of our members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform rescues at structural collapse scenes. Students are exposed to theory, principle and relationships of how and why collapse events occur and how they can best be addressed for successful and safe search and rescue operations. Topics include: Rescuer Safety, Structural Engineer Systems, Building Construction as Related to Disaster Situations, Rescue Operations Strategy and Tactics, Rescue Operational Procedures, Construct Emergency Shoring (Interior and Exterior), Lifting and Moving Techniques and Breaching and Breaking. The curriculum meets and exceeds NFPA 1006 and 1670 for Structural Collapse Rescue Operations. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244
Earlier tonight AFR Battalion 2 and 3 firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire in NE Abq. Fire crews utilized master streams from 3 Ladder apparatus as well as ground monitors to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation and there were no injuries reported to civilians or firefighters. Albuquerque Area Firefighters IAFF Local 244 📷credit: Ladder Driver Nick Skoog and Firefighter Gary Crouse.
SW Area Command Community Policing Council
Central Avenue NWEsperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center
Esperanza Drive NWAlbuquerque Aviation Academy Cadet Squadron,
Ventana Road NW
New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hear
Marquette Avenue NW
New Mexico Rail Runner Express
Copper Avenue NW
Albuquerque District, U. S. Army Corps of Eng
Jefferson Plz NE
New Mexico National Guard Family Programs
Wyoming Boulevard NE
New Mexico National Guard SHARP Program
Nmng Sharp/Sapr
Marine Corps League "Jerry Murphy" Detachment
Girard Boulevard SE
New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council
Silver Avenue SW
City of Albuquerque Office of Civil Rights
One Civic Plaza NW
City of Albuquerque - Office of Equity & Incl
Civic Plaza NW
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