Huntsville Fire and Rescue

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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.

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

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!

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!

03/24/2026

Take a look behind-the-scenes with the Special Operations Team as they take training to new heights at our rope tower. Crews focused on continuing education in rope rescue with essential skills like patient packaging and equipment handling to make real-world rescues faster and safer. 👏

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4q1QMTO

03/12/2026

Our Special Operations and HAZMAT teams recently spent the day reviewing their detection and identification practices, skills that help them quickly mitigate threats on scene. Using advanced technology and specialized equipment, crews are able to work through scenarios to practice identifying hazardous substances as efficiently and safely as possible.

Training like this ensures our teams are prepared to protect Huntsville when every second counts. 🚒

Learn more about these teams: https://bit.ly/4q1QMTO

03/05/2026

Huntsville is changing and we're changing with it. Check out our recent training drill, focused on mid-rise fire response and how it puts our crews through realistic scenarios that match the evolving needs of our city.

Our training tailors to Huntsville's needs so we can stay sharp and ready to protect the neighbors who count on us. 💪

Interested in more from HFR? Find it here: https://bit.ly/3wf3HLD

02/27/2026

Congratulations to District Chief Steve Thompson on his retirement! Thank you for 34 years of dedicated service to the department!

02/25/2026

Our Honor Guard serves with one purpose: to commemorate those who gave everything. This dedicated team trains relentlessly to uphold traditions that bring comfort to families and preserve the legacy of our fallen. We are proud of their unwavering professionalism and their commitment to representing Huntsville Fire & Rescue with dignity.

Discover more about their work: https://bit.ly/4q1QMTO

Address

2110 Clinton Avenue
Huntsville, AL
35801

Telephone

(256) 427-7401

Website

https://www.joinhuntsvillefireandrescue.com/

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