Falkville Fire and Rescue responds to 890 service calls in 2024
In 2024, Falkville Fire and Rescue responded to a total of 890 service calls across various emergency situations. These calls included 153 fires, 42 brush fires, 37 residential fires and 24 business fire alarms. The department also responded to 17 business fires, nine passenger vehicle fires, nine residential fire alarms and four commercial vehicle fires. Other incidents included four smoke investigations, three electrical fires, three illegal burns and one trash fire. Additionally, there were 11 hazardous materials or hazardous condition calls, eight hazmat incidents, one aircraft incident and one carbon monoxide alarm. The team also responded to one downed line call.
In the medical category, the department handled 549 medical calls, including 492 EMS responses and 57 lift assists. There were also four rescue operations, two entrapments, one elevator rescue and one water rescue. Traffic-related incidents accounted for 121 motor vehicle collisions and 52 other traffic-related calls. Weather-related incidents totaled 40, while other miscellaneous calls numbered 12.
Falkville Fire and Rescue achieved a response rate of 98.5%, with only 13 missed calls, and provided mutual aid in 233 instances throughout the year.
New members
The department welcomed new members Patrick Holmes, Quinton Webster and Hunter Narmore. In 2024, Falkville Fire and Rescue placed a strong emphasis on training, logging more than 2,000 hours of education and practical experience. Members participated in CPR classes, two Firefighter II programs and two emergency vehicle driver training sessions. They also completed hazardous materials awareness and operations courses, certified volunteer firefighter training, apparatus operator courses, and mobile water supply training. in addition, members trained using specialized equipment such as the Alabama Fire College’s mobile burn trailer, confined space trailer, mobile drill tower, and driving simulator. Throughout the year, 21 certifications were earned through the Alabama Fire College.
Community support and equipment upgrades Falkville Fire and Rescue provided medical standby services for a variety of local events, including the Town of Falkville’s Independence Day fireworks show, the Fall Festival, Falkville High School football games, the Town of Falkville’s Trunk or Treat and the Night to Shine event.
The department also made significant upgrades to its equipment. These included licensing as an ALS 2 Medical Provider, placing HR-1 into service to respond to hazmat, rescue, and traffic incidents, and putting a new Rescue 1 vehicle into service. The department also received new Dewalt battery-powered tools for HR-1 and acquired new wildland firefighting hand tools for both stations.
Community appreciation
The Town of Falkville expresses its deep appreciation to Falkville Fire and Rescue for their unwavering service to the community and surrounding areas. Their dedication to training, preparedness, and quick response continues to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents.
