County profile
Bernalillo County, NM 6 departments
Volunteer share 33% across 6 HIFLD departments in Bernalillo County (New Mexico) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bernalillo County, NM leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 33% of 6; 231 personnel); #9 of 33 in-state.
- Personnel rank #9 of 33 in New Mexico
- 5.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 73% of roster in Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 446 New Mexico departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bernalillo County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Fire Department Albuquerque · EMS | other | - |
| Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue Tijeras · EMS | other | - |
| Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue Albuquerque · EMS | career | 168 |
| Kirtland Air Force Base Fire Department Kirtland Air Force Base | other | - |
| Los Ranchos DE Albuquerque Fire Department Albuquerque · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Village of Tijeras Fire and Rescue Tijeras · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (33% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
5.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 231 roster).
Largest book: Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue holds 73% of county personnel (168 of 231).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, KS (+0 personnel).
New Mexico volunteer context
- State departments
- 446
- Annual fires
- 12,100
- Volunteer %
- 44%
FAQ
Are Bernalillo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Bernalillo County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Bernalillo County, NM? ▼
Bernalillo County, NM has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 33 among New Mexico counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bernalillo County? ▼
Bernalillo County has 231 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 39, which is 179% above the New Mexico average.
Does Bernalillo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Bernalillo County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Bernalillo County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.