Attalla Fire-Rescue

05/22/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Adrian Waldrop on successfully passing the National Registry certification examination for Emergency Medical Technician and obtaining his Alabama state EMT license.

This accomplishment reflects Adrian’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving the citizens of our community at the highest level.

Adrian will continue furthering his EMS education and training this August as he begins Advanced EMT school. We are proud of his accomplishments and look forward to seeing his continued growth and success within the fire service and emergency medical field.

Congratulations, Adrian!

05/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Hunter Brown on successfully passing the Advanced EMT National Registry examination and obtaining his Alabama Advanced EMT license.

This accomplishment reflects Hunter’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing the highest level of care to the citizens we serve. We are proud of his achievement and look forward to seeing him continue to grow in his career with the Attalla Fire Department.

Hunter will soon be starting paramedic school alongside Firefighters Montana Campbell and Jaden Duran as they continue advancing their education and training in emergency medical services.

Congratulations, Hunter, Montana, and Jaden!

05/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Attalla Fire Department

Structure Fire at Auto Repair Shop Under Investigation

Attalla, AL — On 05/01/2026, just before 10:00 p.m., Attalla Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of 3rd Street SW at Auto Doctor Vehicle Repair shop.

The first units arrived on scene to find approximately 50 percent of the building involved in fire. Firefighters immediately initiated suppression operations and were able to bring the fire under control quickly, preventing further damage to the structure.

Once the fire was fully extinguished, an investigation was initiated to determine the origin and cause. As is standard procedure for fires of this nature, the Etowah County Arson Task Force was notified and is currently handling the investigation. The fire remains under investigation at this time.

There were no reported injuries.

Attalla Fire Department would like to thank Gadsden Fire Department, Etowah County ESU, Attalla Police Department, A-MED Ambulance Service, and the Etowah County Arson Task Force for their assistance.

We commend the professionalism and swift actions of the responding firefighters, whose efforts were critical in quickly bringing the fire under control and minimizing damage.

03/06/2026

Attalla Fire & Rescue extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Attalla City Councilman Bob Cross.

Mr. Cross spent much of his life in service to others. As a retired firefighter and a member of the Attalla City Council, he was a longtime advocate for the Attalla Fire Department and for the continued progress of our community. His support of the fire service and his dedication to the citizens of Attalla will be remembered by many.

We are grateful for his years of service and the encouragement he showed to our department. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Thank you for a lifetime of service to others. You will not be forgotten.

12/03/2025

Please take a moment and consider helping a brother in service after the loss of their family home to fire.

This week, one of our own suffered a devastating loss when a fire destroyed … Adam Courington needs your support for Help the Blounts Rebuild After House Fire

11/20/2025

Requesting Prayers

Early this morning, while executing a search warrant, our team announced our presence and was met with gunfire during the approach. A county JSOG member was struck in the arm, and the suspect was also hit during the incident.

Both are receiving medical care. Please keep our injured JSOG member and all involved in your prayers.

11/19/2025

🚨PSA🚨

11/19/2025
10:50 am

The railroad tracks at highway 77 & 11 will be blocked for the next two hours please use an alternate route.

11/01/2025

We had a great time tonight at Attalla Boo Bash
A big thanks to everyone that helped.