Recognition - Firefighter Matt Marquez

I am not a hugs and high fives kind of guy but I do feel that credit should be given where credit is due. This is a tough job and everyone works hard day in day out but their are some that Raise the Standard and they deserve to be recognized and informed how much …

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Bubbas33 HEROES for HEROES Fundraiser

Honored and Blessed for all of the support for HEROES for HEROES. It has been amazing to meet so many great people from our community that want to support HEROES for HEROES at UNM Children’s Hospital. Thank you all for the support and helping to raise awareness fo…

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Micro-Training

Micro Training is Greasing the Groove.

"Grease the Groove" (GtG) is a strength training technique developed by Pavel Tsatsouline involving frequently performing specific exercises throughout the day without reaching failure or fatigue. It focuses on enhancing neur…

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CPAT in Bunker Gear on Air

The CPAT is the fitness standard across the nation for firefighters applying for the Fire Service. The pass rate for the CPAT is 50%. It is challenging, you must train appropriately. NMCPAT is the only licensed CPAT Proctor in New Mexico which also provides traini…

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Recognition - Driver David Lopez

I am not a hugs and high fives kind of guy but I do feel that credit should be given where credit is due. That is one area that we can do better in. Most departments are quick to enforce discipline but do not do enough to recognize those that go above and beyond. …

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HEROES for HEROES

I am beyond humbled and Honored to recieve so much support from @abqfirerescue, @unmchildrens @unmhchildlife, all of the local businesses and people who made HEROES for HEROES possible by sponsoring and donating, Thank you so much.


HEROES for HEROES is so much mo…

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HEROES for Hope

The first Heroes for Hope collaboration with YDI was a huge success. Engine 20 and Rescue 20 represented Albuquerque Fire Rescue. I had the honor of speaking with the young adults about my past. I used to try and hide my past. Once I realized all of the mistakes I…

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Service Before Self

I am reading a book about the life of John F. Kennedy and what really hits hard is his famous line, "...ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country," this was delivered during his inaugural address on January 20, 1961. It was a ca…

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FORGED 30 Day Challenge

The FORGED 30 Day Challenge is a Men's Group open to ALL FIREFIGHTERS and LEOS active and retired.

If you want to participate in the FORGED 30 Day Challenge their is a fee. I don't want your money but this is the only way to separate those that are interested from…

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2026 Depletion Drill Challenge

Attn: All New Mexico Firefighters

2026 Challenge - We Must Collaborate not Compete

It's Time to Raise the Standard

BE THE EXAMPLE YOU WISH YOU HAD.

For 2026 I am extending a challenge to my brothers and sisters not only AFR but all New Mexico Firefighters to do a …

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Firefighter Mentorship Impact on Individual Skill Enhancement

Posted on December 21th, 2025

   

Imagine standing on the precipice of a new career or endeavor, and envision the boost that a guiding, experienced hand could offer. We all recognize that learning the technical aspects of any profession—firefighting being no excep…

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Collaborative Leadership Benefits Among First Responders and Community

Posted on December 18th, 2025 

  

Picture yourself stepping into a bustling nexus where first responders converge, not just in proximity, but harmoniously united in mission and purpose. It’s not uncommon to see firefighters, police officers, and paramedics gather …

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