Albuquerque Fire Rescue departs to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Lt. David Cruz is handed supplies on Thursday at the Fire Academy while preparing Engine 317 for its departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County.

LEFT: Lt. Eric De La Torre, a paramedic with Albuquerque Fire Rescue, rolls a fire hose while the crew prepares Engine 317 for its departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County on Jan. 9

Albuquerque Fire Rescue prepares to depart for Southern California with Engine 317 to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County, at the Albuquerque Fire Academy in Southwest Albuquerque on Thursday.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Engine 317 prepares to depart for Southern California with four firefighters to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County, at the Albuquerque Fire Academy in Southwest Albuquerque on Thursday.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Capt. Juan Carrillo helps prepare Engine 317 for its departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County, at the Albuquerque Fire Academy in Southwest Albuquerque on Thursday.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Lt. Zach Nichols finishes filling a cooler full of Gatorade and water on Thursday morning as crews prepare Engine 317 for departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Lt. David Cruz, center, organizes Engine 317 for its departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County, on Thursday at the Albuquerque Fire Academy in Southwest Albuquerque.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Capt. Juan Carrillo helps prepare Engine 317 for its departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue prepares engine 317 for departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County at the Albuquerque Fire Academy in Southwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue prepares engine 317 for departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County at the Albuquerque Fire Academy in Southwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

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Published January 9, 2025 - 12:12 p.m. Modified January 9, 2025 - 12:44 p.m.

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