Northport Fire Rescue

🇺🇸 Happy Birthday, U.S. Army & Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate two enduring symbols of our nation:

🎖️ 250 Years of the United States Army (1775–2025)
For two and a half centuries, America’s Soldiers have answered the call to defend our freedom, protect our nation, and serve with honor.

🚩 Flag Day
We also honor the Stars and Stripes, a symbol of unity, sacrifice, and the ideals that make America strong.

As we proudly display Old Glory today, let us remember the generations of men and women who have served under its colors and continue to protect the freedoms it represents.

Happy Birthday, U.S. Army!
Happy Flag Day, America!

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The City of Northport recently commissioned into service twin 2026 E-ONE Typhoon Pumper Fire Engines. These trucks are capable of pumping 1250 gallons of water per minute and are equipped with state-of-the art firefighting technology, specialized rescue tools, and enhanced safety features. Engine 3 will be stationed at Station 3 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, while Engine 4 will be stationed at Station 4 on Rose Boulevard.
Northport Fire Rescue

Northport Fire Department is reminding all parents and caregivers of the serious and potentially deadly dangers of leaving a child unattended in a vehicle.

- A child’s body heats up three to five times faster than an adult’s, placing them at severe risk of heatstroke, which can cause irreversible injury or death.

Experts say temperatures inside a parked vehicle can rise about 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, on a warm day, even if the windows are cracked.

The same precautions should be taken for pets.

With that said, Northport Fire Rescue would suggest these tips to tips to help out.

- Always check the back seat before locking and leaving your vehicle. Make it a routine to open the back door every time you park.

- Place your purse, phone, or other essential item in the back seat next to the child’s car seat so you check every time.

- Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a few minutes.

- If you see a child alone in a car, call 911.

🚑 EMS Week Fun Facts 2026 🚑
• The very first ambulance service in the United States began in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1865.
• EMS professionals respond to millions of emergency calls every year across the country.
• The “Star of Life” symbol has 6 points — each represents a step in emergency care:
Detection • Reporting • Response • On-Scene Care • Care in Transit • Transfer to Definitive Care
• EMS Week was first authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974 to honor emergency medical personnel nationwide.
• Paramedics and EMTs are trained to handle everything from cardiac emergencies to trauma, childbirth, and disaster response.
• A human heart can stop receiving oxygen damage protection within minutes — which is why rapid EMS response saves lives every day. ❤️
• Many EMS crews work 12, 24, and even 48-hour shifts to keep communities protected around the clock.
• EMS teams are often the first on scene during fires, wrecks, storms, and medical emergencies.
• The average ambulance carries advanced lifesaving equipment including cardiac monitors, oxygen, medications, and trauma supplies.
• EMS professionals don’t just save lives — they provide comfort, reassurance, and hope during someone’s worst day.
👏 Thank you to all EMTs, Paramedics, Dispatchers, Firefighters, Nurses, and First Responders during EMS Week 2026! 🚒🚑

from 4/28/2026 4:05 PM to 11:00 PM CDT for Northport, Tuscaloosa County, AL.

At approx 11:30 this morning we received an alarm for a fire on the train trestle in downtown Northport. The first arriving company found 3-4 spot fires along the tracks. The fires were brought under control in less than 15 minutes. There were no injuries. The cause is undetermined. A work crew on the scene reported a train had just passed through that could be a possible cause. This is not confirmed. There is no danger to the public.

As your Christmas tree dries out, it becomes more flammable—35% of tree fires happen in January!

Don’t wait! Safely dispose of your tree now to prevent any fire hazards. Many communities offer tree recycling programs—check out your local options today!

Learn more about safe and timely Christmas tree removal here: https://nfpa.social/4qAMG50

Stay safe and fire-free in the New Year!

A has been issued for Tuscaloosa County until 9 PM CST

Vigilancia de Tornado ha sido emitida para Tuscaloosa County hasta las 9 PM CST

Northport Fire Rescue is proud to once again be working to collect donations for the 2025 campaign. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. You can drop off all donations at any Northport Fire Station by December 13.

Station 1 - 3500 McFarland Blvd. (West end of City Hall)
Station 2 - 5500 Highway 69 N
Station 3 - 1101 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Station 4 - 4900 Rose Blvd.

“Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries and the second leading cause of home fire deaths,” said Chief Marshall. “Most happen because people leave cooking food unattended. We want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable holiday, so please don’t leave the kitchen while you’re cooking.”

COOKING SAFETY TIPS - Follow these safety tips and visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including a fire escape plan to practice with your family.

- Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food.
- Use a timer to remind yourself that the stove or oven is on.
- Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking.
- Keep kids and pets at least three feet away from cooking areas.
- Keep anything that can catch on fire — potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, and towels or curtains — away from your stove top and oven or any other appliance that generates heat.
- Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup.
- Consider purchasing a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen.
- Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving home to make sure all stoves, ovens and small appliances are turned off.

Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm near your kitchen, on each level of your home, near sleeping areas, and inside and outside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. Use the test button to check it each month. Replace all batteries at least once a year. If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, contact Northport Fire Rescue for more information on how you can obtain one, phone: 205-333-3020.