Huntsville Fire and Rescue

Huntsville Fire and Rescue The Fire Department serving the citizens of Huntsville Alabama.

The primary goal of Huntsville Fire & Rescue is to serve the public by protecting life, property and the environment. The department is staffed with 395, well-trained personnel and teams with diverse and highly specialized skill sets to meet the wide-ranging demands for the City of Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville firefighters provide many other valuable services to the community in addition to fir

e suppression, including emergency medical treatment, technical rescue services and response to hazardous material releases.

Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency will conduct a full-scale public safety training exercise, simulat...
06/17/2026

Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency will conduct a full-scale public safety training exercise, simulating a train derailment, TODAY (June 17) at 10 a.m.

Residents and motorists in the area may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and response activity between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

This is only a training exercise.
There is no emergency, no danger to the public and no action is required.

06/11/2026

Huntsville Fire & Rescue personnel recently teamed up with firefighters from across the region for our Rope Technician Training — an intensive, hands‑on course that builds the skills needed for safe and effective rope rescue operations.

During the course, crews practiced technical rigging and high-angle scenarios as they worked toward earning their certification and strengthening our community’s emergency response capabilities.

We’re proud of their commitment to training and service. 💪

At last week's City Council meeting, Council President Jennie Robinson presented Captain Stephanie Pinto with a resoluti...
06/04/2026

At last week's City Council meeting, Council President Jennie Robinson presented Captain Stephanie Pinto with a resolution honoring her recent induction in the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame.

Capt. Pinto's third hall of fame induction highlights a remarkable athletic legacy and a continued commitment to excellence that she brings to HFR every day. Congratulations once again, Capt. Pinto! 👏

Read the full resolution: https://bit.ly/4dQKnHm

05/28/2026

Training today for a safer tomorrow.

Our second quarterly drill of the year is bringing in new equipment and putting updated techniques to the test. Continuous training helps our crews stay agile and improve how we respond over the long term.

Dedication to evolving ensures Huntsville stays ready for whatever comes next. 💪

This Saturday! We're back for round two of the Heroes on the Block Party at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center on May ...
05/14/2026

This Saturday! We're back for round two of the Heroes on the Block Party at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center on May 16, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

We're teaming up with Huntsville Police Department to bring some family fun to the community with inflatables, games, free food and a hands-on look at our own fire trucks. 😎 Will we see you there? Sound off below!

Make sure you RSVP for this weekend's Heroes on the Block Party: https://bit.ly/43abruQ

05/05/2026

Together, we're training for a safer community. We welcomed firefighters from across the country to Huntsville for our Structural Collapse training.

Crews were able to practice real-life rescue and extrication techniques to better protect the public during emergencies of all scale.

We're strengthening our ability to keep Huntsville, and every community these firefighters serve, safe when it matters most.

Learn more about the work of the Special Operations teams: https://bit.ly/4q1QMTO

HFR personnel recently welcomed Huntsville Parks and Recreation's Male Mentorship Experience to Station 1! We toured the...
04/28/2026

HFR personnel recently welcomed Huntsville Parks and Recreation's Male Mentorship Experience to Station 1! We toured the station, got a hands-on look at the trucks and gear and talked with firefighters about teamwork, services and what it takes to keep our community safe.

We appreciate their enthusiasm, questions and the positive impact this program has on future leaders in Huntsville. Thanks for spending the day with us!

04/22/2026

HFR personnel recently held the first Fire Ops 101 class for City of Huntsville employees. Participants from HR, Legal and Communication had the chance to get hands-on experience from understanding our department's structure to training drills in forcible entry, victim search and handling a car fire.

We appreciate everyone who attended and jumped into this day head first. Stay tuned to see who joins Fire Ops next!

The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Statewide Fire Alert due to worsening drought conditions and low relative h...
04/17/2026

The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Statewide Fire Alert due to worsening drought conditions and low relative humidity. In the last 30 days, 387 wildfires have burned approximately 15,850 acres of forestland across the state.

This Fire Alert will continue through the weekend until at least Monday, April 20. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time. Permits for outdoor burning will be restricted only to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers.

To report a wildfire, call (800) 392-5679, and in the event of an emergency, call 911.

Stay alert and stay safe, Huntsville.

04/13/2026

Join us in celebrating Huntsville Fire & Rescue's own, Captain Stephanie Pinto! Captain Pinto is being inducted into the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame — her third hall of fame honor. Her athletic career is filled with standout moments: hitting a home run for the state championship, catching pitches from an Olympic gold medalist and setting the standard for the The University of Alabama in Huntsville in the Gulf South Conference. 🥎

Today, she brings that same drive, toughness and leadership to HFR’s Training Division, shaping the next generation of Huntsville firefighters.

Read about Stephanie's journey and accomplishments: https://bit.ly/3OeUID4

We’re proud of you, Captain Pinto!

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2110 Clinton Avenue
Huntsville, AL
35801

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(256) 427-7401

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