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Sparking an interest: Huntsville Fire & Rescue hosting recruiting meet-and-greets

City of Huntsville - May 29, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Thinking about applying to Huntsville Fire & Rescue or eager to learn more about the job? Make plans to join HFR at...

Sound the alarm: Huntsville Fire & Rescue opens applications for firefighters

City of Huntsville - May 20, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue is sounding the alarm for future firefighters to join the department and make a difference protecting lives and...

Civilians cited as heroes; man charged with murder in fiery crash that killed Priceville teen

Bud McLaughlin - May 20, 2025

DECATUR - A teenage girl was killed in a fiery car wreck Saturday night and the driver of the other vehicle was charged with...

Simulation provides Gadsden State students with real-world training in emergency response

Amber Sharpe - May 18, 2025

GADSDEN – Screams echoed through the grounds surrounding Helderman Hall and Bevill Hall on Gadsden State Community College’s Wallace Drive Campus recently, but they...

Department veteran Williams first female chief of Madison Fire & Rescue

Bud McLaughlin - May 13, 2025

MADISON -- There's no more "acting" in her title. Brandy Williams is now chief of the Madison Fire & Rescue Department. A 27-year veteran of the...

Athens firefighters rescue three cats in morning house fire

Staff reports - May 12, 2025

ATHENS -- When the call came out this morning for a house fire, Athens Fire and Rescue C Shift crews responded. Upon their arrival on...

Air Evac Lifeteam donates windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue to support helicopter landings

City of Huntsville - May 12, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Air Evac Lifeteam has donated two airport-style windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue to enhance the safety of medical helicopter landings. The windsocks...

ULA donates fire truck to Trinity Volunteer Fire Department

Staff reports - April 25, 2025

DECATUR -- In appreciation of its work in protecting the community, the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department received a "boost" from United Launch Alliance. The aerospace...

Athens firefighters help deliver baby

Staff reports - April 9, 2025

ATHENS -- It wasn't an ordinary call this morning for the crew at Athens Fire Station 2. In fact, it was extraordinary. At 8:20 a.m., the...

Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s renewed ISO 1 rating reflects elite standing

Staff reports - April 9, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue's ISO 1 rating is a lift for the department and it is also a boost to homeowners. The department...

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