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Ignite 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 MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue Opens Applications for 2021 Academy
May 29, 2020
Apply between June 1 and June 15 This is your chance! Huntsville Fire and Rescue is looking to hire qualified self-motivated men and women for its 2021 Academy. Applications for Fire & Rescue only open about every 18-months and this is your prime opportunity to join the City’s team of highly specialized career professionals in support of public safety. “When I look for the ideal Fire & Rescue team member, I look for [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]
Read MoreHuntsville tightens restrictions on public parks; supports Health Officer’s order for non-essential businesses
March 27, 2020
The City of Huntsville will enforce the Alabama Department of Public Health’s order announcing the closure of non-essential businesses, venues and athletic facilities through April 17. The City has consistently followed the Centers for Disease Control and Alabama Department of Public Health guidelines. While the State order takes effect at 5 p.m. on March 28, the City will implement certain restrictions in its parks immediately. Read Health Department Order HERE “This is [more]
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