TANNER – To enhance “safety and readiness,” the Pryor Field Airport Authority board approved a three-year contract with Rural Metro Fire Department Inc. to provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services at Pryor Field Regional Airport.
Under the agreement, Rural Metro will provide the coverage five days per week, with 10-hour operational days, supporting based tenants and transient aircraft operating at Pryor Field.
As part of the contract, Rural Metro will furnish all necessary personnel and equipment to meet the needs of the airport and its users. Services are starting February 2027, the authority said.
“This agreement is a major step forward in enhancing the safety and readiness of Pryor Field Regional Airport,” said Adam Fox, CEO of the Pryor Field Airport Authority. “By partnering with Rural Metro, we are ensuring that our tenants, visitors, and the traveling public are supported by a dedicated professional ARFF team as our airport continues to grow.”
The Airport Authority also said it is exploring the potential development of a dedicated fire station facility on airport property. The authority is seeking funding opportunities to support design and construction of this future facility, which would further strengthen long-term safety, emergency response capability, and operational resilience at Pryor Field.
Rural Metro will work from a temporary facility on the airport property until a new facility can be constructed, the authority said.
“Establishing contracted ARFF services is an important milestone, and planning for a future fire station demonstrates our commitment to long-term investment in safety and infrastructure,” Fox said.
Pryor Field Regional Airport serves as a general aviation and business aviation hub for North Alabama, supporting a growing mix of corporate, cargo, military, training, and general aviation operations.
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