Bernalillo Fire Department
Bernalillo, NM · Sandoval County
Bernalillo Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Bernalillo, NM (Sandoval County), with 1 station and 50 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 50
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(14/dept)
of 220 NM depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Bernalillo, NM
- County
- Sandoval County
- FDID
- 43013
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-01050 | $1,491,894 |
| 2018 | EMW2016FH00398 | $453,718.39 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00607 | $881,667.7 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FO-0974 | $343,456 |
| 2008 | EMW2007FF00758 | $-1,209 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the New Mexico average
How Bernalillo Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Mexico. It is larger than 95% of the 220 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 32
- NM departments
- 446
What This Data Tells You About Bernalillo Fire Department
Bernalillo Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Bernalillo, within Sandoval County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 50 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. New Mexico has 446 registered fire departments and 6,225 total personnel, averaging roughly 14 staff per department. Bernalillo Fire Department runs 257% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 12,100 fires, 32 fire deaths, and 44% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Bernalillo Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $3,169,527.09 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Bernalillo Fire Department have? ▼
Bernalillo Fire Department has 50 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 257% above the New Mexico average of 14 per department.
Does Bernalillo Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Bernalillo Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Bernalillo Fire Department operate? ▼
Bernalillo Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Bernalillo Fire Department? ▼
Bernalillo Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sandoval County, NM. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Bernalillo Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Bernalillo Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $3,169,527.09 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
How many fire departments are in New Mexico? ▼
New Mexico has 446 fire departments with 6,225 total personnel. 44% are volunteer departments.
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