Arab Fire Dept

04/24/2026

Congratulations to our VFW recognized firefighter of the year (Jordan Brooks) and EMT of the year (Todd Downs)

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

On Wednesday afternoon, 04/23, AFD responded to a mutual aid request with Joppa Fire Rescue for a vehicle fire on US Highway 231 South of Arab. The highway was closed by Arab Police Department while crews extinguished the fire. No one was injured during the incident.

City of Arab, Alabama

04/14/2026

📢With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately.

Over the past weekend, 50 wildfires burned more than 2,300 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a 500-acre wildfire in Mobile County, one for 412 acres in Coosa County, one for 382 acres in Choctaw County, one for 260 acres in Washington County, and another one for 105 acres in Escambia County.

In the last 30 days, 387 wildfires have burned approximately 15,850 acres of forestland across the state.

“With no measurable rain in sight, the continued extremely dry conditions create dangerous wildfire behavior,” said Oates. “These conditions create the potential for fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer and more of the agency’s firefighting resources to contain. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.”

This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time. Permits for outdoor burning will be restricted only to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets and its citizens. To report a wildfire, call (800) 392-5679. For more information on the current wildfire situation in the state or any other forestry-related issues, contact your local AFC office or visit the agency website at www.forestry.alabama.gov

04/09/2026

Today on duty personnel trained on airway placement.

Airway placement training is a critical skill for emergency responders, focusing on maintaining a patient’s airway to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation. It involves learning techniques such as proper head positioning, use of basic adjuncts like oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways, and advanced procedures like endotracheal intubation. Hands-on practice with manikins and scenario-based simulations helps build confidence, accuracy, and speed. Continuous training ensures providers can perform effectively under pressure and adapt to a variety of patient conditions.

04/01/2026

After lots of searching, we are pleased to announce we have found a new fire truck. Rescue 51 will go in to service soon.

03/30/2026

Today Arab Fire Dept was dispatched to a brush fire that had spread into a wooded area. Mutual aid was requested while en route to the scene. Once on scene it was determined to be approximately 5 acres burning. Crews spent several hours extinguishing the fire.

Thank you to Ruth Fire District and Four C Volunteer Fire Dept for their quick response and assistance on this scene.

03/28/2026

Thank you to Connect Church Arab. They provided lunch today for the on duty crew.

03/27/2026