CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SEVENTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. R-26-4 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Klarissa J. Peña and Tammy Fiebelkorn
RESOLUTION
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Amending R-25-122 Regarding Minimum Staffing Requirements For Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Rescue Apparatus (Peña and Fiebelkorn)
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WHEREAS, on March 3, 2025, the City Council enacted R-25-122 (Enactment R-2025-011) to require a minimum of two paramedic firefighters on all Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) rescue apparatus; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque remains committed to collaborating to support the efforts of firefighters to provide residents and visitors with the best possible service in the most efficient and effective manner, and to provide firefighters with a reasonable level of safety while performing their assigned duties.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
SECTION 1. That, with the exception of temporary exigencies or emergencies, as determined by the Chief, the City of Albuquerque will continue the policy and practice of staffing rank-specific firefighters to all Engine apparatus with a minimum of four (4) firefighters, Rescue apparatus with a minimum of two (2) [paramedic] firefighters, Ladder apparatus with a minimum of three (3) firefighters, Hazardous Materials Squads with a minimum of two (2) firefighters, Heavy Technical Rescue Squads with a minimum of four (4) firefighters, Quality Assurance Units with one firefighter, and Battalion Commander Units with one (1) firefighter.
SECTION 2. The City of Albuquerque will continue to staff firefighters in the Fire Marshal’s Office, Arson Investigation Division, Communications and Dispatch Division, and Training Division with adequate staffing levels.
SECTION 3. That as the size of the City and call volume for Albuquerque Fire Rescue increases thereafter, the City of Albuquerque shall increase the number of apparatuses with categorical staffing levels maintained and increase firefighter staffing levels of the Fire Marshal’s Office, Arson Investigation Division, Communications and Dispatch Division, and Training Division.
SECTION 4. That in the event of staffing modifications recommended by the Chief, the City of Albuquerque and Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters IAFF Local 244 must meet and confer prior to amending.