Fire/EMS

10/08/2026

10/04/2026

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Today is a great day for Oneonta Fire and Rescue Service and the citizens we serve.

We are proud to announce that Oneonta Fire and Rescue has been awarded $128,477.32 through the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.

These funds will allow us to implement an EMS Treat-in-Place model, giving eligible low-acuity patients the opportunity to receive care on scene under medical oversight when transport to the hospital is not necessary.

The grant will support two advanced cardiac monitors with real-time patient data transmission, software, equipment, training, and communication with our hospital and medical-control partners.

The goal is simple: provide better care in the field, improve coordination with our healthcare partners, and help keep ambulances available for the patients who need them most.

09/29/2026

We would like to welcome Scottsboro’s new Fire Chief, David Gant!

On September 28th, Chief Gant was officially appointed to serve as Fire Chief of the Scottsboro Fire Department.

We wish Chief Gant the very best as he begins this new chapter in service to the City of Scottsboro!

08/28/2026

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The revolution will not be televised! Another progressive department prioritizes health and performance! Congratulations North Collier Fire Rescue! 🔥

“We are all ready to go October 1st.” — Deputy Fire Chief Mike Jimenez

During his Chief’s Report at the August 27 meeting of the North Collier Board of Fire Commissioners, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Jimenez provided an update on a major change coming to North Collier Fire Rescue.

Beginning October 1, North Collier Fire Rescue will transition to a 24/72 shift schedule — becoming the first fire department in Southwest Florida to make the move.

For decades, the traditional 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off schedule has been common throughout the fire service. But as our understanding of firefighter health and wellness continues to evolve, research has increasingly examined the effects of extended workweeks, interrupted sleep and insufficient recovery time on firefighters.

Research has associated chronic sleep disruption and extended firefighter workweeks with increased risks to physical and mental health, including cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, burnout, injuries and impacts on job performance. A 24/72 schedule provides three days of recovery between 24-hour shifts, offering greater opportunity for restorative sleep, physical and mental recovery, and time with family.

The transition also supports our continued compliance with Florida House Bill 929 (2025), which strengthened the state's focus on firefighter health and safety and directed the Division of State Fire Marshal to establish measures aimed at reducing firefighter fatalities, addressing occupational hazards and implementing mental health best practices.

Moving to 24/72 is another step in our commitment to protecting the long-term health and wellness of the men and women who protect our community — giving our firefighters greater opportunity to rest, recover and return ready to serve when our residents need them most.

08/27/2026

08/25/2026