Attalla Fire-Rescue

10/22/2026

Forrest ave is now closed at Vandell blvd as well please avoid the area.

10/19/2026

Attalla Fire adds stabilization struts with Coosa Valley RC&D grant funding, strengthening vehicle rescue capabilities.

10/19/2026

Attalla Fire & Rescue would like to thank Coosa Valley RC&D for providing grant funding to purchase new vehicle stabilization struts. These tools will enhance our capabilities during vehicle rescue and extrication incidents and help us better serve our community.

Coosa Valley RC&D has always been a tremendous supporter of our department, and we are grateful for their continued commitment to helping us improve our equipment and emergency response capabilities.

Thank you, Coosa Valley RC&D, for your continued support of Attalla Fire & Rescue!

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

Members of the Attalla Fire Department visited Attalla Elementary School today to talk with students about fire prevention and fire safety.

We enjoyed spending time with the students and teaching them the importance of knowing what to do in the event of a fire.

Thank you to the staff and students at Attalla Elementary for having us!

09/12/2026

Attalla Fire Department would like to thank Mayor Larry Means and the Attalla City Council for providing lunch Friday. We would also like to thank Old Mexico for the great food and excellent service.

07/22/2026

Gadsden first responders are continuing to assist with an incident at Tyson Foods (formerly Keystone) on Steele Station Road. Earlier this morning, an ammonia leak was reported and contained at the plant. The Gadsden Fire Department responded to the scene and is conducting on-site evaluations. City transportation vehicles are currently working to move employees off site to Church of the Highlands, and the Gadsden Police Department is directing traffic in the area.

06/09/2026

On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Attalla Fire Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Morgan Drive NW for a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a condemned residence approximately 75% involved in fire. Crews deployed handlines and utilized Quint 1's 75-foot aerial ladder to conduct fire suppression operations and bring the fire under control.

The residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.

The Attalla Fire Department would like to thank all responding personnel for their quick and professional response.

06/05/2026

This week, Captain Jonathan King, Captain David Griffin, Lieutenant Tyler Rose, and Sergeant Austin Correll attended the Alabama Fire College Surface Water Rescue Technician course hosted by Gadsden Fire Department.

This hands-on course focused on surface water rescue operations, hazard recognition, rescue techniques, and the skills needed to safely operate during water emergencies.

We are proud of these members for their commitment to training and professional development. Their dedication helps ensure Attalla Fire Department remains prepared to answer the call when our community needs us most.

Congratulations, gentlemen!