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Huntsville Fire & Rescue celebrates graduation of 60th Cadet Class
July 2, 2026
Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) kicked off the Independence Day weekend in a special way, celebrating the graduation of the 60th Cadet Class and pinning firefighter badges on 18 graduates. This cadet class also had the distinction of having no firefighter candidates drop out of the grueling academy training program. Family members pin badges on the graduates of Huntsville Fire & Rescue cadet class. “This is an exceptional class,” HFR Chief Howard McFarlen [more]
Read MoreJoin Huntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue at second annual Heroes on the Block community celebration
April 16, 2026
Huntsville heroes are teaming up again for a fun-filled day for children and adults alike. The second annual Heroes on the Block – a free community celebration for the entire family organized by Huntsville Police (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) – will be Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center. It’s an opportunity to interact with police officers and firefighters, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue recognizes heroic rescues, promotions at annual ceremony
February 20, 2026
Rescues of young children, including a 20-day-old infant, highlighted honors received by more than three dozen Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) personnel at the department’s annual Awards & Promotions Ceremony. Altogether, 39 members of the department were recognized at the ceremony in addition to 20 promotions. Huntsville Fire & Rescue recognized personnel involved in rescues as well as promotions at annual ceremony. “The men and women who wear the HFR uniform are truly [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Christmas holiday
December 22, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. Public Transit (Orbit and Access) will be closed at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed Thursday. Services will resume on Friday. All Parks & Recreation facilities will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Kids Space and Get-A-Way [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue celebrates graduation of 15 cadets trained to serve as firefighters
July 12, 2025
Huntsville Fire & Rescue welcomed 15 new firefighters to the department at a graduation ceremony for the 59th class of cadets. The graduates successfully completed their comprehensive training and will begin working shifts at stations throughout the city. In addition to passing physical and written tests, the firefighters concluded six months of preparation for their new careers with emphasis that included firefighting techniques as well as instruction to be emergency medical [more]
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