Albuquerque Fire Rescue

Residential Structure Fire: 7 Displaced

Yesterday, June 5th, 2026 at approximately 19:44hrs Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 7101 Keel Ave NW for reports of a residential structure fire. Engine 18 arrived on scene and reported a working fire with smoke exiting multiple points of the home. Engine 18 stretched a line for fire control and search, Rescue 18 handled EMS needs and Battalion 4 established command. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes of their arrival. The structure sustained major fire and smoke damage. Two civilians were treated for injuries on scene, one was transported to the hospital. No firefighters were injured. A total of 7 occupants were displaced. They were assisted by management.

Friday Fleet Update!

AFR’s new water tender is nearing completion and members of the Spec Committee and Fleet Services division will soon be traveling to Florida for final inspection of the apparatus. This tactical water tender is designed to meet the demands of AFR’s response area and water supply challenges.

This apparatus is built on a Freightliner chassis, powered by a Detroit DD13 engine, carries 3,000 gallons of water, 30 gallons of foam, and is equipped with a 500 gallon-per-minute pump. It will be utilized for local wildland response, wildland deployments, and commercial vehicle fires along I-40 and I-25 where a fixed water supply is not available.

This new unit ensures AFR has that capability in-house, improving response times and operational independence. The tender will significantly enhance AFR’s mobile water supply capacity for incidents across the city. With the Rio Grande expected to run dry early this season, it also provides a critical water supply option for Bosque fires and other off-grid incidents.

This apparatus was purchased at a cost of $585,000, with funding secured through Capital Outlay for Station 4 equipment and the support of District 1 City Councilor Stephanie Telles, District 2 City Councilor Joaquin Baca, District 3 City Councilor Klarissa Peña, and District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine. This tender will be housed at Station 4 in Wells Park which is centrally located for city-wide access.

AFR anticipates more than 25 years of reliable service from this unit. This truck is expected to be completed this month and put in service by July.

AFR continues to invest in the equipment and resources needed to meet the evolving demands of the Albuquerque community and emergency response.