Fire Rescue News
Fire Fighter Caught Burglar at Fire Station
This morning a man was caught rifling through a fire fighter's motorcycle tank bag in the bay at Fire Station 6.
Off-duty Captain Provided CPR to Collapsed Drummer
Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized on Friday an off-duty Captain who rushed on stage in attempt to save a drummer’s life. The drummer had collapsed on stage during a performance at the Sandia Casino.
AFD Fire Fighter's Save Teen From Raging Arroyo
At 3:00pm on July 28th, a 16 year old male was crossing the arroyo at Juan Tabo and Candelaria in Albuquerque, NM with minimal water visible. On his second step into the arroyo, an enormous gush of water knocked him off his feet and carried him west down the arroyo. A friend of his called 911 from the scene.
Engine 5 Runs Nursing Home
Receiving a medical call at a nursing home was nothing unusual for the crew of Engine 5. But on Thursday, July 15 there was nothing routine about the call they received to help a woman who was ill at a nursing home near Louisiana and Central NE.
Ladder 15 Saves Home
Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized three Albuquerque Firefighters Friday who went the extra mile to save a home from being engulfed in flames. Captain Marc Boisvert, Driver David Ortega, and Firefighter Joshua Jaramillo received this week’s Friday’s Heroes award. Each week Mayor Berry recognizes at least one public safety employee who goes above the call of duty.
Mayor Recognizes Off-Duty Firefighter Who Risked His Life to Save Another
Albuquerque firefighter Ryan Medford was off duty when a motorcyclist crashed right before his eyes on the Big I flyover. With no equipment, backup or someone to protect him from cars speeding by, Medford stopped and risked his own life on the narrow stretch of road to render aid to the motorcyclist.
Firefighter Saves Woman's Life
Traveling to work, Inspector Richard Chavez stopped and performed CPR on a unconscious woman.
Fire Fighters Honored for Balloon Rescue
Mayor Richard J. Berry applauds three Albuquerque fire fighters for bringing four trapped balloonists to safety.