NIST WUI to present research presentation seminars virtually in July 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Group conducts research to reduce the risk of fire hazards in WUI communities, including mission-related measurement science research and services to develop WUI fire risk exposure metrics, predict the spread of fires in WUI communities, assess the fire performance of structures and communities, …

FY22 Weekend Class Schedule Released

Scheduling can often be an impediment to training for many volunteer firefighters. We have scheduled the following list of courses to be held at the Alabama Fire College main campus on weekends, tuition-free for our state's volunteer fire fighters. Required textbooks and materials can be purchased at our Bookstore, either in person or online at …

Volunteer Fire Chief credits training in saving life of Cleburne County man on logging jobsite

Story submitted by the members of Oak Bowery Fire & Rescue (LaFayette, Alabama) with permission from the Chupp family. On December 29, 2020, Cleburne County resident Michael Chupp’s life was saved by the quick thinking and action of Jeremy Robinson. Robinson, who owns and operates Robinson Equipment Service, also volunteers as the Fire Chief of …

COVID-19 vaccine transport safety guide released

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the National Volunteer Fire Council's Pandemic Task Force and Standards and Codes Committee has released a vaccine transport safety guide. The document is intended to be used as general guidance for first responders dealing with transportation and/or fixed facility emergencies potentially involving the shipment, use, and/or …

Volunteer Rescue Student Tuition Reimbursement Program includes all three EMT levels

Each year, emergency medical service agencies in Alabama hire more than 300 Emergency Medical Services Personnel (EMSP)s to offer life-saving support to their communities. In addition to these paid openings, the more than 900 volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in Alabama also rely on certified and committed EMSPs to meet their community needs. The …

Fire College awarded grant for providing training to Volunteer firefighters from Tombigbee Resource Conservation and Development Council

The Fire College has received a grant from the Tombigbee Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. for “Supporting Volunteer Firefighters through Effective Training” in the amount of $6393.46. This is an annual grant aimed at projects that improve the quality of life in Alabama communities. This grant application was facilitated by AFC Director of Regional Services, …