Southside Fire Department

08/21/2026

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

Update THE ROAD IS NOW OPEN

Traffic Blocked

Highway 77 at Cedar Bend Road S. Avoid this area if possible. 77 will be totally blocked.

08/14/2026

Sand Valley Volunteer Fire Deptartment and Whorton Bend Fire Department training on the Alabama Fire College Driving Simulator, we have this for one more night let Chief Buckner or Chris McCarver know if you would like to train on it

08/12/2026

Thank you Ivalee Fire Dept for coming out to Southside Fire and training on the driving and pumping simulator, any other departments that would like to come and try it out, let Chief Buckner or Chris McCarver know

08/10/2026

Alabama Fire College Driving Simulator will be at the Southside Fire Department from Monday August 10th to Friday 14th please contact Chief Buckner or Chris McCarver to set up a training time, address is 3170 Al-77 Southside Al 35907

07/23/2026

Congratulations Tucker. Your hard work has paid off!! Looking forward to the difference you are going to make!!

Congratulations to Firefighter Tucker McGlaughn on Passing the National Registry Paramedic Examination!

The Rainbow City Fire Department is proud to recognize Firefighter Tucker McGlaughn for successfully passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Examination.

Achieving National Registry Paramedic certification represents countless hours of classroom instruction, clinical rotations, field experience, and an unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of prehospital emergency medical care. This accomplishment reflects Firefighter McGlaughn’s dedication to professional excellence and his commitment to serving the citizens of Rainbow City with advanced, evidence-based patient care.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter McGlaughn on this significant career milestone. We are proud to have him as a member of our department and look forward to the continued impact he will make in serving our community.

Congratulations, Firefighter McGlaughn, and thank you for your dedication to the fire service and emergency medical care!

Rainbow City Fire Department
“Dedicated to Serving Our Community with Pride and Professionalism.”

05/06/2026

Please join us in lifting up the family of former Mayor Wally Burns in your thoughts and prayers. 20 years as Mayor and 3+ years as a Council Member. His legacy should be remembered as laying the foundation for where we are today as a community. Forever grateful.

Today, our city mourns the loss of a remarkable leader and devoted public servant… former Mayor Wally Burns.

Wally dedicated more than two decades to serving the people of Southside, including 20 years as Mayor. A proud Southside native, Vietnam Veteran, and longtime Goodyear employee, he carried a lifetime of service into everything he did for our community.

During his time in office, Southside saw tremendous growth and progress… from the development of the Southside Sports Complex and community center to major infrastructure improvements, including road paving, new public safety equipment, and expanded city services. He played a key role in strengthening our fire department, enhancing parks and public spaces, and helping shape the city so many of us are proud to call home today.

Wally always put the people of Southside first. His leadership, vision, and steady commitment to doing what was right for this city will leave a lasting impact for generations.

On behalf of our entire community, I extend my deepest condolences to his wife Retha, their daughters, grandchildren, and all who knew and loved him.

Please keep the Burns family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time… and join us in honoring a life of service that meant so much to Southside.

Joey Statum
Mayor, City of Southside

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

📢STATEWIDE FIRE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT📢

Statewide Fire Danger is HIGH today!
The Northern half of the state is classified as a High Fire Danger, while the Southern half has increased to a Very High Fire Danger classification.

We continue to urge everyone to avoid outdoor burning as we remain in drought conditions.

For clarity - this is not a ban on outdoor burning. This is a public notice to increase awareness of the drought conditions. As always, if you are burning over a .25 of an acre, you must obtain a burn permit from AFC's dispatch center.