Fire Chief Confirmation and ALS Staffing Dispute
Albuquerque
Summary
Chief Emily Jaramillo was reconfirmed 9-0 despite an open dispute with IAFF Local 244 over the one-paramedic rescue expansion, atypical staffing, and forced overtime. Union leadership told the council 67% of survey respondents opposed confirmation.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
AFR is running about $7-8 million in overtime on a roughly $2 million overtime budget line within a ~$132 million operating budget.
The administration retains its fire chief; neighborhoods including District 3 praised AFR service.
Firefighters report three-person engines, forced overtime, and strained labor-management relations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — March 2, 2026
The long fight between the council and administration over AFR staffing on rescue apparatus ended with a negotiated compromise resolution passed unanimously.
City Council — January 21, 2026
Chief Emily Jaramillo was reconfirmed 9-0 despite an open dispute with IAFF Local 244 over the one-paramedic rescue expansion, atypical staffing, and forced overtime. Union leadership told the council 67% of survey respondents opposed confirmation.
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