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The mini pump is a lightweight and portable unit that allows crews the ability to use any nearby water source to quickly start fighting the fire, rather than having to wait for another fire engine.
At The University of New Mexico, a team of faculty experts are working with state officials and policymakers to help communities across the state become more resilient to wildfires.
When there’s a will, there’s always a way. On Friday, Engine 11 was called to help a person who fell off their bicycle, but of course, AFR couldn’t just leave their bike behind.
VIDEO: Over in Rio Rancho, Fire Chief James Wenzel is leading a department that is laying the groundwork for EMS agencies across the state.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue announced just how many total runs they responded to last year. AFR said they made a little more than 103,000 total runs, which was slightly down from 2024.
The Santa Fe Fire Department deployed a new drone on Tuesday to help locate a missing hiker near the top of the Aspen Vista Road, close to the summit of Ski Santa Fe.
Albuquerque firefighters contained a small bosque fire near Tingley Beach early Tuesday morning. AFR Alarm received a call at approximately 12:40 a.m.
VIDEO: Wildfires have become an increasing problem in the southwest. Now, two professors from NMSU have created a potential solution, creating an AI system to detect wildfires within minutes.
VIDEO: Bernalillo County Firefighters are featured in a new documentary series that provides a front-row seat to the real work behind the sirens and showcases the department’s growth
Las Cruces firefighters responded to three separate fires within a 12-hour time span Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Firefighters were sent to 1109 Arizona St. SE just after 6 p.m. Wednesday in response to a fire at a multi-family apartment building, an Albuquerque Fire Rescue news release said.
A person was found dead after a house fire in the Enchanted Hills neighborhood, the Rio Rancho Police Department confirmed on Tuesday morning.
