Demopolis Fire Rescue

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History of the Demopolis Fire Department
The first meeting to establish an official volunteer fire department in the city of Demopolis was held at the courthouse on June 22, 1869, but the meeting was inconclusive. Another meeting 9 months later on March 22, 1870 was successful, and more than thirty men were enrolled as Volunteer Firemen. At a third meeting on March 31, 1870, the group a

dopted the name of "The Eagle Hook and Ladder Company No. 1", and elected its first officers. Thus the Demopolis Fire Department was born. The newly formed Eagles' were given $1000.00 by the Demopolis City Council to obtain their first fire wagon with all the necessary accoutrements. The contract to build the wagon was awarded to a local carriage maker and the wagon was delivered in early October. The newly formed and equipped fire company was fully ready for service by November 7, 1870, and received its first alarm on Monday night January 9. 1871 at about 7 pm, which turned out to be nothing more than a few burning boxes and old cheese barrels. The Eagles' first big fire was at a large mercantile establishment on the night of February 26, 1871. The fire began in a shoe room and spread rapidly. Very little of the inventory was recovered but the warehouse was saved, "though badly scorched". Cinders flew across the street and ignited a residence and several other buildings, but these flames were also quickly extinguished, and so the Eagles had their first trial by fire. This fire though, highlighted the problem of the fire company's inadequate water supply, the solution was to form an auxiliary bucket company. In the next two weeks more than sixty black men of Demopolis signed up as official members of the Eagles' bucket company. Since these early beginnings 130 years ago in our city's long history, the Demopolis City Fire and Rescue Service exists today as a highly professional, full-time, paid fire department.

The Demopolis Fire Department proudly recognized several employees who recently participated in a special graduation cer...
05/13/2026

The Demopolis Fire Department proudly recognized several employees who recently participated in a special graduation ceremony held at Wallace Community College for completing the ACE (Alabama Career Essentials) course.
The ACE program is designed to equip employees with the essential skills needed to gain employment, retain employment, and achieve long-term success in the workplace. Through this training, participants strengthened important workplace skills including communication, professionalism, teamwork, and leadership.
The Demopolis Fire Department commends these employees for their dedication to personal and professional growth and for their continued commitment to serving the community with excellence.
Special thanks to Wallace Community College for allowing this partnership opportunity and supporting continued training for our department.
Anyone interested in learning more about the ACE program may contact Carolyn Moore at Wallace Community College at 334-876-9402 or 334-876-9404.
Again, congratulations to these outstanding employees on this accomplishment and Wallace Community College for this great opportunity for our department.

We would like to give thanks to the Demopolis Walmart for donating our department with a tv and wall mount.
04/21/2026

We would like to give thanks to the Demopolis Walmart for donating our department with a tv and wall mount.

04/09/2026

Demopolis Fire Department has canceled CPAT on tomorrow, April 10, 2026 because our facility is undergoing construction.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause anyone. The building should be back up and running on the 4th Friday, April 24, 2026.

The Alabama Association of RC&D Councils includes nine Councils that depend on the leadership, abilities and unique skil...
04/09/2026

The Alabama Association of RC&D Councils includes nine Councils that depend on the leadership, abilities and unique skills of the individuals within the communities they serve. The high level of volunteer commitment and credibility has made RC&D one of the most successful delivery systems in Alabama. RC&D Councils are dedicated to conserving, enhancing, and developing Alabama to make our state a better place to live, work, and play.
Since 1962, RC&D Councils have worked to empower local citizens to develop and carry out an action-oriented plan for the social, economic, and environmental enrichment of their communities.
The City of Demopolis Fire Rescue Department would like to recognize the Alabama -Tombigbee RC & D Council for the funding of our project High Angle/Rope Rescue. This project was funded by a grant from the Alabama- Tombigbee RC & D Council, Inc., Thomasville, Alabama
High-angle rope rescue involves specialized techniques to rescue individuals from vertical environments with slopes exceeding 60 degrees, where rescuers and patients rely entirely on ropes and harnesses for support. These operations are critical in industrial, confined space, or natural settings, utilizing advanced rigging, lowering, and hauling systems to ensure safety.
Our department demonstrated single firefighter repel with belay and over mechanical advantages with the new equipment purchased from the funding by the Alabama-Tombigbee RC & D Council, Inc.
Demopolis Fire Rescue like to thank the Alabama -Tombigbee RC& D for their continuous support for making a huge difference for the citizens and neighboring towns of Demopolis, Alabama.

03/31/2026

The Dempolis Fire Department is testing hydrants in the North part of town today.

The Demopolis Fire Rescue Department hosted a Boater Safety Education Course during March 17th thru March 19th by ALEA M...
03/24/2026

The Demopolis Fire Rescue Department hosted a Boater Safety Education Course during March 17th thru March 19th by ALEA Marine Patrol. Chief Russell wanted all personnel trained to be able to respond to all emergency situations during events held by any water way.

The Demopolis Fire Rescue Department recently promoted three Firefighter/EMTs’ to Lieutenant. Please join us in congratu...
03/24/2026

The Demopolis Fire Rescue Department recently promoted three Firefighter/EMTs’ to Lieutenant. Please join us in congratulating the following young firefighters: Chance Chavez, Joshua Moore and Graham Parker.

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02/03/2026

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DEMOPOLIS, Ala. (WSFA) - For the first time in the city’s history, a woman has officially joined the Demopolis Fire Department, a milestone city leaders sa

Station 1
01/15/2026

Station 1

Station IThe Demopolis Fire Rescue Department located at 306 U.S. Hwy 80, Demopolis, Alabama is currently undergoing con...
01/15/2026

Station I
The Demopolis Fire Rescue Department located at 306 U.S. Hwy 80, Demopolis, Alabama is currently undergoing construction. We would like to remind everyone who visits Station I to be careful and mindful of the construction area. Please excuse our appearance while we’re under construction.

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306 US Highway 80 W
Demopolis, AL
36732

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+13342891212

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