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Green Park Drive Fire Investigation
MFRD crews responded to the 100 block of Green Park Drive in reference to a residential fire at approximately 4:49 a.m. Monday...
Continue readingMFRD Responds to Vertex Energy Monday
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department responded to a call for service on Monday, August 3, 2026, shortly after 2:00 p.m. at Vertex Energy. The call was in...
Continue readingMFRD to Host Quarterly Smoke Alarm Blitz in Willow Brook Run Community
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is hosting its quarterly Smoke Alarm Blitz on Tuesday, August 4th from 4:00-8:00 PM in the Willow...
Continue readingImperial Court Residential Fire
MFRD crews responded to the 1000 block of Imperial Ct, just after 11:00 AM. 911 dispatch received reports of a residence in fire in the...
Continue readingAlabama Task Force to Aid in Texas Flooding
MOBILE, Ala. – The State of Alabama has activated Alabama Task Force-1 to provide floodwater support efforts in Texas. An 8-person, type-3...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Department nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes
The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for proven dedication to...
Continue readingBessie Brown Recognized as Non-Sworn Employee of the Quarter
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proud recognizes Public Safety Dispatcher II Bessie Brown as the Non-Sworn Employee of the...
Continue readingMack Weaver Named May Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes District Chief of Training Mack Weaver as the May 2026 Firefighter of the Month. Chief Weaver...
Continue readingDiego Gomez Named the April Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firefighter Diego Gomez as the APRIL 2026 FIREFIGHTER OF THE MONTH. Since joining the...
Continue readingSouth Reed Avenue Residential Fire
At approximately 10:05 AM, Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to South Reed Avenue for reports of a residence on fire in the area. Upon arrival on scene,...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Department to Honor Fallen Firefighters Ahead of National Memorial Weekend
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department will honor fallen firefighters, May 2-May 3, and encourages Mobile to light the night as part of a national tribute...
Continue readingChristian Williams Named March Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firemedic Driver Christian Williams as the March 2026 Firefighter of the Month. Firemedic Williams is...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Appoints New Chief of Staff
Brandon Jackson Named Chief of Staff The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department is proud to announce the...
Continue readingMFRD Hosts Annual Service Recognition Banquet
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department held its 2026 Service Recognition Banquet, honoring the service of the women and men of Mobile Fire-Rescue, as well...
Continue readingJune McMahon Named February Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Driver June Long as the February 2026 Firefighter of the Month. Driver Long joined the...
Continue readingMFRD Celebrates National Doctors' Day
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly celebrates National Doctors’ Day, honoring the responsibility, humanity, and commitment to care of...
Continue readingOklahoma Drive Residential Fire
Mobile, AL – At approximately 9:01 AM, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department units were dispatched to the 100 block of Oklahoma Drive for reports of a home...
Continue readingMFRD Presented with Get Alarmed, Alabama! Award
The State of Alabama Fire College and Alabama Fire Marshal's Office recently presented the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) with the 2024 and...
Continue readingWilliam Coats Named January 2026 Firefighter of the Month
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes FireMedic Willam Coats as the January 2026 Firefighter of the Month.Coats began his career with the...
Continue readingGregory Jones, Sr. Named December Firefighter of the Month
Gregory Jones, Sr. Named December Firefighter of the Month The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Driver...
Continue readingBarry Glisson Sworn-in as City of Mobile’s 18th Fire Chief
Chief Barry Glisson was officially sworn in as the City of Mobile’s 18th Fire Chief on Monday, marking the highest honor in a career...
Continue readingBrandon Schaufler Named November Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firefighter Brandon Schaufler as the November 2025 Firefighter of the Month.Schaufler...
Continue readingGroundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Fire Station 19
MOBILE, Ala. - On August 7th, the City of Mobile and the Mobile Fire-Rescue Departrment (MFRD) broke ground on a new fire station that...
Continue readingFire Chief Johnny Morris, Jr Announces Retirement
After a decorated 35-year career, Fire Chief Johnny Morris, Jr officially announces his retirement from the City of...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Department Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Emergency Care
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes in Mobile The American Heart...
Continue readingBryan Pritchard Named May 2025 Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department is proud to announce Fire Service Driver Bryan S. Pritchard as the May 2025 Firefighter of the Month. Driver Pritchard...
Continue readingCary J. Hunter Named Firefighter of the Month for April
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces that Captain Cary J. Hunter has been named Firefighter of the Month for April. Captain Hunter is...
Continue readingBrian G. Fike Named Firefighter of the Month for March
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces that Firemedic Driver Brian G. Fike has been named as the Firefighter of the Month for March....
Continue readingMFRD Announces Death of Fire Service Driver Marcine Crawford Jr.
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is deeply saddened to announce the death of Fire Service Driver Marcine Crawford Jr., who...
Continue readingTerry L. Merrell Named February Firefighter of the Month
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces that Fire Service Driver Terry L. Merrell has been named as the Firefighter...
Continue readingMFRD Releases 2024 Annual Report
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department released its 2024 annual report Monday, March 17, 2025. The forty-page document features photos of the agency’s men and...
Continue readingMFRD Announces Death of Deputy Chief Alexander G. Trenier
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is deeply saddened to announce the death of Deputy Chief Alexander G. Trenier, who served at Crichton...
Continue readingJonathan R. Jeffrey Named January Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces that Fire Service Driver Jonathan R. Jeffrey has been named as the Firefighter of the Month for...
Continue readingDerrick Johnson Named December Firefighter of the Month
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is proud to announce that Fire Service Driver Derrick T. Johnson has been selected as the...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Department Dedicates Its First Baby Box
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) dedicated its first baby box at Crichton Fire Station in Mobile, Alabama, Tuesday...
Continue readingJerry A. Wilson Named November Firefighter of the Month
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is proud to announce that Fire Service Driver Jerry Wilson has been selected as the...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Announces Prestigious ISO 1 Public Protection Classification Rating
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announced that it has successfully recertified as an ISO 1 Public Protection...
Continue readingMFRD Honors New Firefighters at Graduation Ceremony
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces the graduation of 20 new MFRD firefighters along with three other firefighters from neighboring...
Continue readingDavid L. Wilson Named October Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is proud to honor Fire Service Driver David L. Wilson as the Firefighter of the Month for October 2024.Driver...
Continue readingIan Westerfield Named August Firefighter of the Month
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is proud to announce Ian K. Westerfield as the Firefighter of the Month for August 2024....
Continue readingRobert Ching Named September Firefighter of the Month
imageMobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is proud to announce Fire Service Driver Robert J. “Bobby” Ching as the...
Continue readingMFRD Deploys AL-TF1 Ahead of Hurricane Milton Landfall
Mobile, Ala. — In anticipation of the landfall of Hurricane Milton and expected emergency response needs along the west coast of Florida, members of...
Continue readingMFRD Personnel to Participate in MDA Fill the Boot Fundraiser
2023 File photoWhoMobile Fire-Rescue Department membersWhatMembers of MFRD will join with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to raise...
Continue readingMFRD Deploys Swift Water Team for Hurricane Helene
Mobile, Ala. — In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path and its ensuing heavy rains, members of Alabama’s Task Force One...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Department to Host Fire Expo
Scenes from the 2022 MFRD expoMobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) will be hosting its annual fire expo at Langan Park (aka...
Continue readingMFRD Acquires New Personal Protective Equipment
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) recently added new personal protective equipment for its members to use when responding to...
Continue readingRobert A. Brown Named July Firefighter of the Month
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is proud to announce Captain Robert A. Brown as the Firefighter of the Month for July...
Continue readingMFRD Deploys Swift Water Team Ahead of Storm
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department Makes Rescue from RSA Tower
Mobile, Ala. — Crews from Mobile Fire-Rescue Department made a rescue of a window washer who was stuck on the side of the RSA Battle House Tower more...
Continue readingMFRD Receives American Heart Association Recognition
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award...
Continue readingJianna T. Williams Named Firefighter of the Month for June
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is thrilled to announce Fire Service Driver Jianna T. Williams as the Firefighter of the...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue to Host Fridays at the Firehouse
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department will be hosting Fridays at the Firehouse at select locations beginning this week from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Promotes Fireworks Safety for the Fourth
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department urges all to celebrate the Independence Day holiday safely this year. We strongly encourage you to...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Promotes New Captains and Drivers
Midarius Witherspoon Named Firefighter of the Month for May
Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is proud to announce Firefighter Midarius Witherspoon as the Firefighter of the Month for May...
Continue readingMFRD bringing ‘Summer Safety Station’ to Bel Air Mall June 20
While shopping and getting ready for summer activities, families are invited to the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s “Summer Safety...
Continue readingSwedetown Road Residential Fire
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department units were dispatched at 10:32 p.m. for a report of a residential fire in the 5800 block of Swedetown Road North in Theodore,...
Continue readingFire at Asher Point Independent Living
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department units were dispatched to an apartment fire at Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile at 650 University Boulevard...
Continue readingCarlen Street Residential Fire
11:20 p.m. — The single-story, wood frame residence initially had fire burning through the roof. Crews started with a defensive attack, knocking the...
Continue readingResidents Asked to Shelter in Place for Hazardous Materials Incident
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department is asking residents to shelter in place within a two-mile radius of 5327 Halls Mill Road in Mobile,...
Continue readingShelter-in-Place Order from MFRD Lifted
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department has lifted the shelter-in-place order activated this morning near the hazardous materials incident at...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Stabilizes Hazmat Incident on Halls Mill Road
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department mitigated release of chlorine gas and stabilized an incident at 5237 Halls Mill Road Saturday, June 1,...
Continue readingMFRD Rescues Woman from Car Ignited by Power Lines
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department units were dispatched at about 4:26 p.m. for a report of a vehicle fire in the 7700 block of Hitt Road, Friday, May 24,...
Continue readingMichael Todd Allman Named Firefighter of the Month for April
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Driver Michael Todd Allman as the Firefighter of the Month for April 2024. Allman joined...
Continue readingZachary Cranford Named Firefighter of the Month for March
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firefighter Zachary A. Cranford as the Firefighter of the Month for March 2024. Cranford joined the...
Continue readingTechnical Rescue 8 Fact Sheet
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department has a new apparatus for Technical Rescue 8, placed into service in late March 2024. Technical rescue vehicles feature...
Continue readingMFRD Releases 2023 Annual Report
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department released its 2023 annual report Thursday, March 21, 2024. The forty-page document features photos of the agency’s men...
Continue readingKearyon Chestang Named Firefighter of the Month for February
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firefighter Kearyon Chestang as the Firefighter of the Month for February 2024. Chestang joined the...
Continue readingFire Set in Greer’s Store, Arrest Made
At about 7:13 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department dispatch received an electronic alarm notification and calls reporting a...
Continue readingMontlimar Apartments Fire Determined Accidental
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department investigators have determined the Montlimar Apartments fire was ignited by accident. Witness statements, fire patterns and...
Continue readingFirefighters Contain Large Apartment Fire
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department units responded at about 6:48 p.m. after dispatch received several calls for a report of a fire at Montlimar Apartments at...
Continue readingJeff Turner Named Firefighter of the Month for January
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Driver Jeff Turner as the Firefighter of the Month for January 2024. Turner joined the...
Continue readingSeth Blitch Named Firefighter of the Month for December
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Captain Seth Blitch as the Firefighter of the Month for December 2023. Blitch joined the department in...
Continue readingJohnny Morris Jr. Sworn in as Fire Chief
Fire Chief Johnny Morris, Jr. was officially sworn into office at an investiture ceremony held in Mobile Government Plaza’s Ceremonial Courtroom on...
Continue readingDwight Smith Named Firefighter of the Month for November
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Captain Dwight Smith as the Firefighter of the Month for November 2023. Smith was hired in 1998 and...
Continue readingNicholas Robert named Firefighter of the Month
Mobile, Ala. – The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Nicholas Robert as the Firefighter of the Month for October 2023. Robert was...
Continue readingMFRD reminds residents to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
(Mobile, Alabama) – The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote...
Continue readingJohnny Morris Jr. Appointed Mobile Fire Chief
(MOBILE, Ala.) – Johnny Morris Jr. has stepped up to take over the role of Fire Chief for the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, starting Saturday, Nov....
Continue readingSuspect Arrested in September Dauphin Street Fire
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department arson investigators and police officers with the Central Precinct of Mobile Police Department arrested Jacci Augustine...
Continue readingMFRD Personnel to Participate in MDA Fill the Boot Fundraiser
Who Mobile Fire-Rescue Department membersWhat: Members of MFRD will join with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to raise money for...
Continue readingFire Chief Jeremy Lami Announces Retirement
After three years as Fire Chief and a 21-year career with the Mobile Fire Rescue Department, Chief Jeremy Lami has announced he will retire in...
Continue readingMFRD Personnel to Participate in Full-Scale Disaster Response Drill
(Tuscaloosa, Alabama) – On October 12th and 13th, 2023, several Mobile Fire-Rescue Department first responder personnel will join others from...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Department Battles Three-Alarm Commercial Building Fire
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department units were dispatched for a report of a commercial building fire at 5636 Old Shell Road in Mobile, Alabama, at about 7:48...
Continue readingFire Boat 2 Fact Sheet
MetalCraft Marine, Incorporated, built the FireStorm 43/44 MK II for Mobile Fire-Rescue Department to replace old Fire Boat 2, which was added to the fleet...
Continue readingJason Bark Named August Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firefighter Jason Bark as the Firefighter of the Month for August 2023. Firefighter Bark was hired...
Continue readingMobile Fire-Rescue Awarded International Accredited Status
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department in Mobile, Alabama, has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI)...
Continue readingDamonique Evans Named July Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly announces Firefighter Damonique M. Evans as the July 2023 Firefighter of the Month. Firefighter Evans began her...
Continue readingBuck Hicks Named June Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly announces Firefighter Buck D. Hicks as the June 2023 Firefighter of the Month. Firefighter Hicks began his fire...
Continue readingCaleb Watson Named May Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly announces Firefighter Caleb Watson as the May 2023 Firefighter of the Month....
Continue readingJohn Trenier Named March Firefighter of the Month
MOBILE, Ala. – The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Driver John Trenier as the March 2023 Firefighter of the...
Continue readingMFRD Celebrates National Telecommunicators Week
MOBILE, Ala. - The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department and public safety departments around the nation proudly celebrate National Public...
Continue readingAndrew Otis, Jr. Promoted to the Fire Service Captain
Congratulations to MFRD’s newly-promoted company officer, Captain Andrew Otis.Captain Otis is a long-time member of the Mobile...
Continue readingMFRD Issues Meritorious Service Awards for New Year's Eve Response
On December 31st, 2022, a night meant for reflection on one year coming to an end and excited hope as we prepared to launch into a new year - gunfire rang...
Continue readingBrandon Ripple Named February Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firefighter Brandon Ripple as the February 2023 Firefighter of the Month. Firefighter Ripple...
Continue readingMFRD Publishes 2022 Annual Report
The MFRD 2022 Annual Report has been published.The report highlights many things each division accomplished in 2022. It includes data we use in the...
Continue reading2-Alarm Oil Rig Fire on Mobile River
At approximately 1:48 PM, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department crews were dispatched 400 Dunlap Drive for reports of a dry dock vessel on fire. While...
Continue readingChoking Child Saved by Conscientious Neighbor
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s Engine 19 and Rescue 19 responded to Sandpiper Townhomes (4950 Government Blvd) for...
Continue readingStacy Everson Named January Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Captain Stacy L. Everson as the Firefighter of the Month...
Continue readingFirefighters Presented with Meritorious Service Award for Outstanding Operation on Fire Scene
On November 1, 2022, Engine 3, Engine 8, Engine 9, Engine 14, Truck 4, Rescue 14, District 1, and District 3 were dispatched to a residential fire in the...
Continue readingMFRD Celebrates Newly Promoted Officers
On Friday, February 10th, the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department held a promotional ceremony to recognize the Department's newl-promoted officers....
Continue readingTwo-Alarm Boat Fire at Blakeley Boatworks
On January 23, 2023, at approximately 6:09 PM, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department companies (E3, E8, E2, E11, E14, R3, R8, T4,...
Continue readingPaula Trimmier Named December Firefighter of the Month
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Driver Paula Trimmier as the Firefighter of the Month for December 2022. Trimmier began...
Continue readingCPAT Testing Schedule - January
January Schedule: Practice dates: January 5, 11, 12, 17, 24, 26 Official Test Dates: January 18th Testing location: 4851 Museum Dr.,...
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