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Huntsville purchases land for new fire station in north Huntsville
July 23, 2026
As part of continuous assessments of public safety services to meet the needs of residents, the City of Huntsville approved the purchase of land in north Huntsville for a new fire station. The vacant lot of approximately 5.27 acres is located on Blue Spring Road across from Penland Avenue and about two-tenths of a mile south of Mastin Lake Road. The City has not set a date for the fire station’s construction [more]
Read MoreHuntsville 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. A Huntsville firefighter gets his badge pinned on his uniform at Cadet school graduation. “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]
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