Cahaba Valley Fire and EMR District

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

Crews from station 183 and 185 B shift did drafting training with the TurboDraft and Hard suction. This is an operation our department does not use often and it is important to refresh these skills from time to time.

07/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Brady Merchant on successfully passing the National Registry Exam for Paramedic. He is our latest member to earn his Paramedic license. Brady became part of Cahaba Valley in August 2023 and is presently stationed at Station 185 in the Narrows on A Shift.

07/03/2026

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend as we celebrate our nation’s founding 250 years ago.

06/20/2026

The Station 181 Renovation project is now about halfway complete, and the new building is really starting to take shape.

The first phase focused on demolition, which meant taking down much of the old station while keeping important structural pieces in place for the new facility. This stage exposed memories of the original station’s past. Construction crews then moved into site preparation and exterior improvements, including an expanded front entrance, a new classroom, and a new footprint showing how the redesigned station will come together.

Work is now focused on the new interior layout, including framing, plumbing, electrical and low-voltage wiring, and major floor rehabilitation. From the roadway, the station’s finished look is already becoming clear. Inside, the upgrades will improve functionality and create better living spaces for the crews who serve there.

06/18/2026

UPDATE: Roadway Open

TRAFFIC ALERT

All lanes of Highway 280 are temporarily closed near Dunnavant Valley Rd. due to utility lines down across the roadway.

Deputies and Alabama State Troopers are on scene directing traffic. Utility crews have been notified and are responding.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway can be safely reopened.

Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Today crews from Cahaba Valley Fire District and North Shelby Fire Department were able to participate in First Responder Week at Project Pathfinder Summer Camp hosted by Central Alabama Marines-Council. The campers learned about Brush Truck 182 and Brush fire operations from the tools used, to hose deployment. Campers also competed in a relay style Firefighter challenge course, showing their skills in hose rolling, dummy carry and of course hose operations. We are honored to have been invited to participate in such an outstanding program.