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Sound the alarm: Huntsville Fire & Rescue opens applications for firefighters
May 15, 2025
Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) is sounding the alarm for future firefighters to join the department and make a difference protecting lives and property. HFR announced it will begin accepting applications for firefighters on May 20 and provided details and instructions about navigating the application process at a news conference. City Administrator John Hamilton discusses Huntsville Fire & Rescue opening applications for firefighters. “This is not just a job, it’s a career opportunity,” [more]
Read MoreAir Evac Lifeteam donates windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue to support safer helicopter landings
May 8, 2025
Air Evac Lifeteam has donated two airport-style windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) to enhance the safety of medical helicopter landings. The windsocks were installed at two public safety sites: Fire Station 6 on Drake Avenue and the Public Safety Training Field on Triana Boulevard. While the training field location is used to train firefighters for rescue operations with helicopters and their crews, the Drake Avenue location is frequently used [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue team up for Heroes on the Block Community Party
May 7, 2025
Huntsville’s Public Safety community is uniting to elevate a popular event to new heights with the objective of growing engagement with residents. The Heroes on the Block Party is a free, fun-filled community event sponsored by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. “We’ve been hosting block parties [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue’s renewed ISO 1 rating reflects elite standing
April 8, 2025
Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) recently had its ISO 1 rating affirmed by the Insurance Services Office, the highest possible score that only about 1% of fire departments across the country have achieved. The top rating reflects diligent work by HFR and the City of Huntsville to maintain elite training standards and investing in personnel and equipment to ensure the best and quickest response to fires. In 2024, the City opened [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue holds promotion ceremony, recognizes courageous and lifesaving actions
December 20, 2024
Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) celebrated the achievements of veteran firefighters as well as heroic actions by firefighters both in the line of duty and off duty. At a promotions and awards ceremony, 14 drivers were promoted to captain, 28 firefighters were promoted to driver and two firefighters were promoted to assistant fire marshal. Awards were also presented for Medal of Valor, Company Performance and Lifesaver. Huntsville Fire & Rescue Capt. Seth [more]
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