First responders — Page 3

ATHENS — With the goal of increasing protection and security for newborns, Athens Limestone Hospital has installed a Safe Haven Baby Box. The installation makes the hospital the seventh facility […]

MONTGOMERY – A 57-person Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force has been deployed to Florida as the state recovers from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Gov. Kay Ivey announced […]

HUNTSVILLE —- In honor of those killed during the 9/11 terror attacks, local first responders are holding a ceremony to remember the victims who died that day twenty-three years ago. […]

MADISON — In honor of one of America’s most solemn of occasions, the City of Madison will be hosting its annual 9-11 ceremony paying tribute to those who lost their […]

HUNTSVILLE — To keep up with the city of Huntsville’s sky rocketing growth, Huntsville Fire and Rescue headed west to open a fire station. The move will help improve response […]

HUNTSVILLE — There will be emergency vehicles with their lights flashing and sirens wailing today in Huntsville, but it is only a simulation. Redstone Arsenal officials said they are conducting […]

BIRMINGHAM — Recuperating from his injuries in a jet ski crash, State Sen. Garlan Gudger Jr. said Sunday his “physical recovery will be a difficult one” for his family. Gudger […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue will celebrate its latest class of cadets Friday with a graduation ceremony at Dream Theatre on the campus of The Rock Family. The theater […]

HUNTSVILLE – Known as the Rocket City for its space and missile legacy, Huntsville is becoming a landing zone for other aerospace-related industries. The latest to touch down is Skyfire […]

GADSDEN — Taking a proactive approach to campus security, Gadsden State Community College has equipped its police and Public Safety Department vehicles with Automated External Defibrillators and Narcan, an opioid […]

DECATUR — It had been a while since Sen. Arthur Orr had practiced CPR. And it was likely he never thought he would have to put that practice to work […]

HUNTSVILLE – Not only is Huntsville Fire & Rescue extending an invitation to join the force during a current application window, the department is also willing to provide aid to […]

MADISON – Madison Fire and Rescue has received another infant surrender through the Safe Haven Baby Box, the city of Madison said today. This is the third surrender this year […]

WASHINGTON — Welcome back, Jackson County. After being assigned to the Chattanooga Designated Market Area by the FCC nearly five months ago, Jackson County will be reassigned to the Huntsville […]

HUNTSVILLE – Capt. Cory Green, Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s full-time recruiter, made a seductive pitch to individuals seeking to start a career or enter a new one as the city […]

HUNTSVILLE — If you have a heart for public service, a career in public safety might be for you. The Madison County Public Safety Career Fair will be 2-6 p.m. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Eight public safety organizations are joining forces to recruit new recruits into their ranks. And, to fill those ranks, they are hosting a career fair in April. Representatives […]

HARVEST — A highway sign from State Rep. Andy Whitt is honoring Tennessee National Guard Chief Officer Daniel Wadham and Chief Warrant Officer Danny Randolph, who were killed when their […]

MONTGOMERY — It’s been more than a year since a tornado whipped through Winston County, leaving damaged homes, businesses in its wake. Also among the damage was a communications tower […]

FLORENCE – Through the North Alabama Public Service Training Center, the University of North Alabama is helping to provide critical de-escalation training for local and regional law enforcement and other […]

MADISON – A Safe Haven Baby Box has been used for the first time in the state, Kids to Love Foundation announced. The nonprofit organization said a mother placed her newborn […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department is holding a six-month driver’s education campaign to prepare motorists for new restrictions on using hand-held devices while driving. HPD, Huntsville Fire & Rescue […]

COURTLAND – Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with the Town of Courtland and its Fire and Emergency Services to expand to a 24-hour operation that will allow for expedited […]

MADISON – Childhood trauma is a growing epidemic and schools – teachers and administrators – are on the front line. They see the shaken, upset students on a daily basis […]