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Want to make a difference? Answer the call today at Huntsville Fire & Rescue

May 20, 2022 Click to view Want to make a difference? Answer the call today at Huntsville Fire & Rescue

For many, fighting fires is a childhood dream, but these critical first responders do much more than run into burning buildings. They also respond to events such as tornados, floods, manmade disasters and technical rescues. They protect our public and environment during hazardous materials incidents and render lifesaving medical aid to citizens in need. They also improve our community’s quality of life through training, education and other nonemergency services. As pillars of [ more ]

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Lithium Battery Safety: Huntsville Fire & Rescue, SWDA & ATF team up for campaign

February 15, 2022 Click to view Lithium Battery Safety: Huntsville Fire & Rescue, SWDA & ATF team up for campaign

If you’re reading this on a cell phone, doing work on a laptop, operating power tools or even brushing with an electric toothbrush, you’re likely using a lithium battery. While these types of batteries provide convenience in our day-to-day lives, they can cause fires or even explode if mishandled. That’s why Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR), the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) [ more ]

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Huntsville municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 12, 2022 Click to view Huntsville municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

HUNTSVILLE, AL – City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 17-21. Please place your can at the curb on your normal delivery day and Public Works will pick it up as soon as possible. Essential police and [ more ]

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Municipal offices on two-hour delayed opening, Friday, Jan. 7

January 6, 2022 Click to view Municipal offices on two-hour delayed opening, Friday, Jan. 7

City of Huntsville municipal offices, including Municipal Court, will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, due to the possibility of early morning icy road conditions. Fixed-route Orbit transit and Access paratransit service will also operate on a two-hour delay. Citizens can sign up for emergency notifications via the City of Huntsville’s website or follow the Huntsville Police Department’s Facebook and Twitter for road closures and other traffic safety information.

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Municipal offices closing early, 2 p.m., Jan. 6

January 6, 2022 Click to view Municipal offices closing early, 2 p.m., Jan. 6

Due to the threat of inclement winter weather, City of Huntsville municipal offices will close at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6. Huntsville Municipal Court will suspend operations Thursday, Jan. 6. The court will send out rescheduling information to anyone affected by today’s closure in the coming days. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION Huntsville Transit fixed-route bus and paratransit service will suspend operations at 3 p.m., with the last Orbit buses departing the [ more ]

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City of Huntsville, community partners to open warming stations

January 5, 2022 Click to view City of Huntsville, community partners to open warming stations

Three warming centers in Huntsville will be open to anyone who needs temporary shelter from the elements. From 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, to 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, the following locations will welcome residents: University Baptist Church, 809 Jordan Lane NW (entrance at the back of the church) The Downtown Rescue Mission, 1400 Evangel Drive NW The Salvation Army, 305 Seminole Drive SW National Weather Service meteorologists are predicting high temperatures will average in [ more ]

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Ignite Your Journey: Huntsville Fire & Rescue kicks off 2022 hiring campaign

January 4, 2022 Click to view Ignite Your Journey: Huntsville Fire & Rescue kicks off 2022 hiring campaign

Huntsville Fire & Rescue is once again seeking highly motivated and caring difference-makers to join its growing ranks. Fire & Rescue Chief Mac McFarlen hopes to have a large pool of candidates seeking a fulfilling career with competitive pay, flexible hours, advancement opportunities, excellent retirement and insurance, and other City of Huntsville benefits. “The past couple of years have been tough on everyone, but we’re eager to see what our future holds [ more ]

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Huntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 31 for New Year’s holiday

December 28, 2021 Click to view Huntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 31 for New Year?s holiday

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 ]

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Multiple arsons under investigation

September 25, 2021 Click to view Multiple arsons under investigation

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 ]

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Do you have what it takes? Huntsville Fire & Rescue kicks off hiring campaign

July 21, 2021 Click to view Do you have what it takes? Huntsville Fire & Rescue kicks off hiring campaign

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 ]

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