Helena, Alabama Fire Department

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Colby Yessick for passing his EMT Paramedic National Registry Exam! Fantastic Job sir! Colby Yessick

08/13/2026

Help us congratulate our newest EMT Paramedic, Firemedic Blake Miller! Job well done!

07/09/2026

🚒 Today was all about building smiles and confidence! ❤️

Today, members of the Helena Fire Department had the opportunity to visit Gospel Light Academy and spend some time with the students. We gave them a tour of one of our fire engines, showed them the firefighting gear we wear, and talked about what firefighters do to help keep our community safe.

Our goal is to make sure every child in Helena knows that firefighters are here to help—not to be afraid of. By letting them see us in our gear and interact with us in a fun environment, we hope they'll feel safe and comfortable if they ever need us during an emergency.

A big thank you to Gospel Light Academy for inviting us out. We had a great time meeting all of these amazing kids!

🚒👨‍🚒 Serving our community, one smile at a time.

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07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

As you celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, remember: If it goes boom, give it some room! 💥

We love seeing everyone enjoy the holiday—we’d just like everyone to finish the day with the same number of fingers they started with. 😄

Please celebrate responsibly, follow the city’s fireworks ordinance, keep a safe distance, and always have water nearby.

And if your fireworks celebration doesn’t go quite as planned and you suddenly find yourself a little short-handed… 🚒🚑 give 911 a call. We’ll be there to help.

Have a safe, fun, and Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Our favorite fireworks are the ones we don’t have to respond to. Stay safe, Helena! 🇺🇸🚒

City of Helena-Helena, Alabama Helena, Alabama Fire Department

06/27/2026

Come on out! Setting up now!

💦 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 💦

Mark your calendars, Helena! We are bringing back the Pop-Up Splash Pad to help everyone cool off and have some summer fun! ☀️🚒

📅 Event Details:
When: Saturday, June 27th from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where: Church at Cahaba Bend

Grab the kids, bring your towels, and get ready for a great afternoon. We can't wait to see you there!

06/23/2026

Today marks an important milestone for the Helena Fire Department and the communities we serve.

After completing final testing and a blessing ceremony, our Safe Haven Baby Box is now fully operational and available for use. This resource is not only for the citizens of Helena, but for any mother in Alabama who chooses to safely surrender her newborn under Alabama’s Safe Haven Law.

The Safe Haven Baby Box provides a secure, anonymous option for parents facing an unplanned or overwhelming situation, ensuring that infants can be safely placed into the care of emergency personnel without fear or judgment.

We pray this box is never needed, but we are grateful to know that if it is, it provides a safe alternative and the opportunity for a child to be loved, protected, and cared for. We thank those mothers ahead of time for making that choice!

The Helena Fire Department remains committed to serving our community. We would also like to think Judge Welborn And Councilwoman Cathy Hammann, and Mayor Rosener for their support in this project.

For more information about Alabama’s Safe Haven Law and Safe Haven Baby Boxes, please contact the Helena Fire Department or call the Safe Haven Hotline at 1-866-99BABY1. It’s completely anonymous. 

06/08/2026

💦 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 💦

Mark your calendars, Helena! We are bringing back the Pop-Up Splash Pad to help everyone cool off and have some summer fun! ☀️🚒

📅 Event Details:
When: Saturday, June 27th from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where: Church at Cahaba Bend

Grab the kids, bring your towels, and get ready for a great afternoon. We can't wait to see you there!

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Paramedic Eric McDanal on being selected as the Helena Fire Department's nominee for the American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555 First Responders Awards for 2026 Firefighter of the Year Award.

What truly sets Eric apart, however, is his character. He is humble, dependable, hardworking, and dedicated to serving others. Whether responding to emergencies, training to improve his skills, or supporting his fellow firefighters, Eric approaches every task with professionalism and determination.

We are proud to have him as a member of the Helena Fire Department and grateful for the example he sets every day.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Paramedic Eric McDanal on this well-deserved recognition.

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

When the community calls, our goal is always to deliver the highest level of service.

To make sure we keep that promise, several of our Helena firefighters spent this past week at the 2026 Metro Atlanta Firefighters Conference. They learned from nationwide instructors and completed days of hands-on exercises—refining their skills in aggressive fire suppression, rapid searches, victim removals, ladders, and ventilation.

We want to give a huge thank you to these firefighters for their commitment to continuous learning. Because of their drive to be their absolute best, Helena remains in safe hands.