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Athens Limestone County 911 named Public Safety Answering Point of the Year

ATHENS -- When the emergency calls come in, the Athens Limestone County 911 answers. And the center's employees know that every second counts. And, for its...

Strong to chair Homeland Security critical emergency response subcommittee

WASHINGTON — With his decades-long legacy of serving as a first responder in Madison County, Rep. Dale Strong's latest appointment is a natural fit. The...

Huntsville man killed in single-car wreck in Bibb County

CENTREVILLE -- A Huntsville man was one of two people killed Tuesday in a single-car wreck in Bibb County, according to state troopers. Jedarius K....

At promotion ceremony, Huntsville Fire & Rescue recognizes courageous and lifesaving actions

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue celebrated the achievements of veteran firefighters as well as heroic actions by firefighters both in the line of...

HEMSI Academy program celebrates new class of graduates

HUNTSVILLE – Recognized as an asset to the "overall health and well-being of our community,” 13 emergency medical technicians graduated Thursday from HEMSI's EMS...

First responders urged to sign up for 2025 World Police & Fire Games

HUNTSVILLE -- North Alabama leaders are reminding local first responders to register for the 2025 World Police & Fire Games. The competition is set for...

1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at Huntsville sports bar; off-duty HPD officer involved

HUNTSVILLE -- A shooting at a Huntsville sports bar left one man dead and three others wounded Saturday night. On Sunday, a 23-year-old died as...

Athens woman dies in motorcycle crash

DECATUR – An Athens woman was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash, Decatur police reported. Police said Janet Gay Smith, 72, of Athens was...

‘Place to put into action what has been learned in the classroom’: Huntsville’s Public Safety Training Academy opens

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville first responders now have the opportunity to train in a cutting-edge facility to better prepare them for scenarios they may encounter...

Ribbon-cutting planned for Huntsville training facility for first responders

HUNTSVILLE -- Mayor Tommy Battle is excited about a "state of the art" public safety training academy designed exclusively for first responders. The 58,000-square-foot facility...