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Welcome to the City of Alabaster Fire (AFD) Department page.
Overview
AFD is a full-time career fire department serving the City of Alabaster. Established in 1952, the department operates out of three firehouses and provides:- Advanced life support emergency medical care
- Fire suppression services
- Technical rescue services
- A wide variety of community risk reduction programs
ISO & Accreditation
Through the hard work of our members and the unwavering support of Mayor Marty Handlon and the Alabaster City Council, the Alabaster Fire Department was awarded with an ISO Public Protection Classification Class 2 rating in 2015.Currently, Alabaster Fire Department is pursuing fire department accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
Personnel & Divisions
Alabaster Fire Department operates with 65 personnel within three divisions:- Logistics Division
- Operations Division
- Planning and Safety Division
Logistics
The Logistics Division consists of our Executive Officer and our Training Officer. This Division focuses on ensuring AFD has all the needed resources and training to deliver high-quality services to our customers.Operations
The Operations Division consists of three shifts of personnel delivering emergency services. Each shift operates on a platoon-type schedule and is led by a Shift Commander.Planning & Safety
The Planning and Safety Division focuses on community risk reducing, including code enforcement, inspections, plans review, and public education.
The Core Values of the Alabaster Fire Department are:
- Accountability - I am responsible for holding myself and my Department to the highest standard.
- Commitment - I am dedicated to serving our community through all aspects of my profession.
- Excellence - I will continuously strive to be outstanding.
- Integrity - I will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to strong moral principles.
The Alabaster Fire Department is dedicated to serving with pride and professionalism through the delivery of quality emergency and public services, acting with respect, and bringing honor to our community, department, and family at all times.
Alabaster Fire Department's 2021 Vision is to be widely known for our dedicated, professional service, while demonstrating respect and honor to those we serve.
Accountability to the highest standards will be reflected as we invest in our most valuable asset, our members. Through progressive workforce planning and training and development initiatives, our staff will be well prepared for the community demands of the future. We will demonstrate our commitment to addressing our community's expectations by enhancing our emergency medical program profile to further improve the quality and timeliness of patient care.
For our pursuit of excellent community outreach and relations to be successful, we will strengthen understanding and autonomy with those who provide us with our purpose. The management of physical resources will focus on sustainability and growth so that we can meet the mission for our citizens with fiscal responsibility. We will prove our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence through pursuit and attainment of accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
Dedicated to our community, we will always serve with integrity in accomplishing our goals, fulfilling our mission, living our values, and bringing our vision to fruition.
Accountability to the highest standards will be reflected as we invest in our most valuable asset, our members. Through progressive workforce planning and training and development initiatives, our staff will be well prepared for the community demands of the future. We will demonstrate our commitment to addressing our community's expectations by enhancing our emergency medical program profile to further improve the quality and timeliness of patient care.
For our pursuit of excellent community outreach and relations to be successful, we will strengthen understanding and autonomy with those who provide us with our purpose. The management of physical resources will focus on sustainability and growth so that we can meet the mission for our citizens with fiscal responsibility. We will prove our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence through pursuit and attainment of accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
Dedicated to our community, we will always serve with integrity in accomplishing our goals, fulfilling our mission, living our values, and bringing our vision to fruition.