Gulf Shores Fire Rescue Prepares to Open New Training Facility With Public Ribbon-Cutting
Gulf Shores Fire Rescue celebrates the opening of its new fire training facility with a public ribbon-cutting on Sept. 22, 2026, featuring live demonstrations.
Ates and Light Set to Join Santa Rosa County Commission After Primary Wins
Jeff Ates and Dean Light are set to join the Santa Rosa County Commission after primary wins, with Ates focused on East Milton infrastructure and Light prioritizing road connections to…
Tuberville, Britt Introduce Bill to Help Rural Hospitals Preserve Emergency Care
Sens. Tuberville and Britt introduced a bill aimed at helping rural hospitals preserve emergency care and expand flexibility under Medicare rules.
Prichard Call Volume Pushes Mobile County Dispatchers to the Breaking Point, Sheriff Says
Since taking over law enforcement in Prichard in June, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office has fielded more than 2,400 calls, straining an already short-staffed dispatch team. Sheriff Paul Burch says…
Baldwin County 911 to Host Public Safety Career Fair at Robertsdale Coliseum
Baldwin County 911 will host a free Public Safety Career Fair on Aug. 27 at the Robertsdale Coliseum, connecting job seekers with fire, police, EMS and dispatch agencies.
Daphne Approves New Home for Search and Rescue Team Next to Fire Station
The Daphne City Council approved funding and a construction contract for a new Daphne Search and Rescue headquarters next to Fire Station No. 1, replacing the group's longtime home near…
Bermuda Volunteer Fire Chief Hilton Ryland Dies, Conecuh County Community Mourns
The volunteer fire chief who led the department serving the small Conecuh County community of Bermuda has died, according to an announcement from a neighboring fire agency. Hilton Ryland, chief…
Theodore Firefighters Come to the Rescue of a Cat Stuck High in a Tree
THEODORE, Ala. — A curious cat’s climb up a Theodore tree ended safely Thursday morning, thanks to firefighters with Theodore Dawes Fire Rescue. The department’s crews were called to a…
Alabama Power Offers Electrocution Safety Training for Mobile First Responders
Alabama Power is offering safety training to first responders across Mobile County on how to avoid electrocution, prompted by an incident in which a Mobile Fire-Rescue Department firefighter was shocked…
Mobile County and City of Mobile Formally Recognize 911 Dispatchers as First Responders
The Mobile County Commission and the City of Mobile have both passed recognitions designating 911 dispatchers as first responders, adding local momentum to a nationwide push to reclassify the people…