Orange Beach Fire Rescue

Last summer we rejuvenated this older ambulance for Orange Beach Fire/Rescue with a unique custom design and 3M Scotch Lite, high gloss edition. 🚑🦈🔵🟠

Check out the comments for the "before" picture!

We have Breast Cancer Awareness shirts available for sale at our administration building located at 25855 John Snook Drive. $25.00 each, cash or Venmo. Unfortunately, shipping is not available.

“No One Fights Alone”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Orange Beach Fire & Rescue Responds to Two Structure Fires on River Road

Orange Beach, AL — September 23, 2026 — Orange Beach Fire & Rescue responded to two separate structure fires on River Road on Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning.

The first fire was reported at approximately 6:06 p.m. Tuesday in the 32,800 block of River Road on Ono Island. Crews arrived to find a structure with an active fire and worked quickly to contain the incident. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding structures.

The second fire was reported at approximately 1:19 a.m. Wednesday in the 33,000 block of River Road. Firefighters responded to find another structure fire and worked aggressively to extinguish the fire and protect nearby property.

Neither home was occupied at the time of either fire, and there were no civilian injuries reported. No firefighter injuries were reported in either incident.

The cause and origin of both fires remain under investigation. Because both incidents occurred during a period of thunderstorms in the area, investigators are evaluating all potential causes, including the possibility of lightning. No determination regarding the cause of either fire has been made at this time.

Orange Beach Fire & Rescue was assisted by Gulf Shores Fire Rescue, Escambia County Fire Rescue, and Orange Beach Police Department.

“Our crews did an excellent job responding to two separate structure fires in a relatively short period of time, while also handling seven additional incidents throughout the night,” said Fire Chief Jeff Smith. “Those additional calls included a Tanker Task Force response to assist the Robertsdale Fire Department. I’m extremely proud of the professionalism and dedication our firefighters demonstrated throughout a very busy night. They continued to respond, operate safely, and provide the level of service our community expects, while also being there to assist our neighboring departments when called upon.”

Additional information will be provided when it can be released without compromising the ongoing investigations.

Orange Beach Fire & Rescue Department
Protecting Paradise

🚒 Welcome to Recruit Class 26-01! 🚒

Today marked Orientation Day for our newest group of recruits as they begin their journey with Orange Beach Fire & Rescue.

Chief Smith welcomed the recruits and laid out the department’s expectations as they prepare for the challenges ahead. This is the beginning of an exciting and demanding journey—one that will require hard work, dedication, teamwork, and a commitment to serving our community.

We’re proud to partner with Fire College as these recruits begin their training and look forward to watching them grow into the next generation of firefighters and paramedics.

Welcome to Orange Beach Fire & Rescue, Recruit Class 26-01!

🔥 Protecting Paradise 🔥

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/Paramedic J. Chancey on successfully completing his probationary period with Orange Beach Fire & Rescue!

Chancey has been an incredible asset to our department, and we are blessed to have him as part of our team. We look forward to many more years of serving our community together!

Congratulations, Chancey! 🚒👨‍🚒

Protecting Paradise.

When the City of Orange Beach recently opened the Veterans Memorial, our staff wanted to do something meaningful to honor the firefighters who came before us and helped build the Orange Beach Fire Rescue Department into what it is today.

To recognize their service and sacrifice, we placed engraved bricks bearing their names at the memorial.

Moving forward, an engraved brick will be added to honor any City of Orange Beach firefighter who either passes away while serving our department or retires as a vested employee and later passes away.

While we hope we don’t have to add another brick for many years to come, we want our firefighters and their families to know how deeply we appreciate the dedication, sacrifice, and commitment required to serve this community. Those who have devoted their careers—and, for some, their lives—to protecting Orange Beach will always be remembered. Their legacy will remain a permanent part of our department and our city.

Thank you to those who came before us and helped shape the tradition of Protecting Paradise.

If you would like more information on purchasing a brick, please follow the link below:

http://www.orangebeachal.gov/veterans-memorial

We are honored to welcome U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville as today’s keynote speaker at the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs Summer Conference.

We appreciate Senator Tuberville taking the time to address Alabama’s fire service leadership and discuss the issues impacting our communities, first responders, and the future of public safety. Thank you for joining us and supporting Alabama’s fire chiefs.

More congratulations are in order for Firefighter/Paramedics Reno and Van Blake on successfully completing their probationary period!

Both are assigned to Fire Station 3 and have done an outstanding job during their first year with Orange Beach Fire & Rescue. Their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to serving our community have been evident from day one.

Congratulations, fellas! We look forward to many more years of Protecting Paradise! 🚒🌴

Congratulations are in order for our very own Battalion Chief Matt Kroll for being recognized as the 2026 Fire Chief of the Year! Chief Kroll was presented the award by the Baldwin County Fire Chiefs Association at their July meeting.