Category: Huntsville Fire
Huntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 31 for New Year’s holiday
December 28, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Friday, Dec. 31, for the New Year’s holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3. Residential sanitation service will not be impacted because there is no garbage collection on Fridays. The following City services will be affected: Animal Services: Huntsville Animal Services will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Municipal Court: Huntsville Municipal Court will be closed Dec. 31. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. [more]
Read MoreMultiple arsons under investigation
September 25, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) are investigating seven separate fires that happened on Saturday, September 25. Investigators believe all the fires were set intentionally at the following addresses: 4851 Whitesburg Drive 1795 US Highway 72 East 2125 Winchester Road Northeast 125 Winchester Road Northeast 6070 Moores Mill Road 6140 University Drive 2718 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast HPD took a suspect into custody before 8 p.m. on Saturday for the fires. The suspect [more]
Read MoreDo you have what it takes? Huntsville Fire & Rescue kicks off hiring campaign
July 21, 2021
If you’ve ever dreamed of having a career at Huntsville Fire & Rescue, now’s your chance to become part of a team of elite, caring and brave individuals with a heart for service. Soon accepting applications for firefighters and dispatchers, Huntsville Fire & Rescue is seeking highly motivated and community-driven individuals to join its growing ranks. “The City of Huntsville takes great pride in its Fire & Rescue department,” said Mayor Tommy [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Municipal Offices Closed July 5 for July Fourth Holiday
June 30, 2021
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of the July Fourth holiday. This includes Animal Services and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 6. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of July 5-9. Monday’s collection will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesday’s will be Wednesday and so on. Public Transit: Orbit and Access will operate a normal [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville addresses fireworks safety before July Fourth
June 23, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) are urging the community to practice firework safety ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. With the July Fourth holiday quickly approaching, Huntsville Police expects to receive hundreds of calls for service about illegal fireworks or possible shots fired. “These calls can detract from officers being able to respond to emergencies in the City of Huntsville,” [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Municipal Offices Closed for Memorial Day
May 26, 2021
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 1. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 31-June 4. Monday’s collection will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesday’s will be Wednesday and so on. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except the splash [more]
Read MoreMunicipal offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day, February 15
February 11, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal operating hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, due to inclement weather. Public Transit will remain open until noon, weather permitting. Garbage collection will be delayed by one day throughout the week
Read MoreIgnite Your Journey: Applications open to join Huntsville Fire & Rescue through Dec. 17
November 24, 2020
The Huntsville Fire & Rescue department is seeking highly motivated and community-driven individuals to join its ranks. With the announcement of a second round of hiring this year, the department responsible for stabilizing emergencies is looking to hire approximately 20 new team members. Primary responsibilities range from putting out fires to conducting rescue operations and keeping the public safe in numerous ways. “The job of keeping our residents safe is sacred,” said [more]
Read MoreLabor Day Holiday – City Offices and Facilities Closed
September 3, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Garbage Collection: Monday’s holiday will impact garbage collection for the week of September 7-11, delaying pickup by one day. Garbage normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, and so on. For more information, visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/trash. Recycling collection, managed by the Solid Waste Disposal Authority, [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Supports State Health Department Stay at Home Order
April 3, 2020
Mayor Tommy Battle issued the following statement following today’s announcement by the Alabama Department of Health and Governor Kay Ivey to enact a Stay at Home Order, effective April 4 at 5 p.m. “The City of Huntsville fully supports the Alabama Department of Health’s (ADPH) Stay at Home Order announced today by Governor Ivey,” said Mayor Battle. “This is a deliberate and measured response to the COVID-19 threat that faces our state [more]
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