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Thank you to Moe's Southwest Grill for dropping off some samples for our personnel today. Your kindness is appreciated!! We look forward to your grand opening soon at 310 Cox Creek Parkway!! ... See MoreSee Less
This morning (8/11/2026) around 9:20 a.m., Engine #1 responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 400 block of West Tuscaloosa Street. The crew arrived to find a vehicle fully involved and quickly worked to bring the fire under control. The fire was extinguished in approximately five minutes. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Photo Credit: The Times Daily
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With most area schools starting this week, we would like to wish all students, teachers, administrators, and support staff a great first week back at school!!
Everyone please be mindful of school zones, school buses picking up an dropping off students, and the extra traffic in the mornings and afternoons. Allow a few extra minutes when leaving in the mornings. Everyone has a role to play to keep our students safe.
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We are pleased to report that our personnel who deployed to Texas as part of the Alabama Mutual Aid System arrived back in Florence today, 7/25/2026, after being demobilized yesterday.
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of these personnel, as well as the willingness of their families to be away from their loved ones for an extended period of time.
We would also like to thank our personnel who worked shifts here at home to cover for those who were away, and City of Florence leadership for supporting this mission.
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Saturday morning update, 7/18/26: After arriving in San Antonio last night, AL-TF6 was attached to an All-Hazards Team from Texas. They then relocated to the town of Cotulla, TX, which is approximately 90 miles southwest of San Antonio. They will be begin operations at that location this morning. ... See MoreSee Less
Update:
After an almost 900 mile drive, including an overnight stay in New Boston, Texas, our AL-TF6 team members have arrived in San Antonio. They are currently staged at the Freeman Expo Center, awaiting further orders and their next assignment.
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As part of Alabama Mutual Aid System Task Force 6, seven members of our department have deployed alongside multiple teams from across Alabama to assist with the ongoing severe flooding emergency in Texas.
The team is traveling to San Antonio, Texas, where personnel will receive assignments and begin supporting flood search and rescue operations in affected communities.
Please join us in keeping these responders, all teams deployed to Texas, and all those affected in your prayers. We wish them safe travels, a successful mission, and a safe return home.
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Park Street Structure Fire Incident, 7/7/2026:
Just before Noon, Engines #1, #3, #4, #5, Tower #1, and Battalion #1 responded to the corner of Park and Willow Streets to a structure fire. The fire was located in an abandoned house. Crews worked to bring the fire under control, and prevent any further fire spread. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Fire Department Contact Details
Phone Number:
(256) 760-6475
Address:
402 S Wood Ave. Florence, AL 35630
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed


