Gardendale Fire and Rescue is currently providing services to our community with a roster consisting of a fulltime Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and eighteen (18) Fire/Medics. The Department provides all fire, medical ALS [Advance Life Support] and various technical services to our community of approximately 50 square miles. The Department currently operates out of Fire Station #1 located at 1811 Decatur Highway. Fire Department administrators and city officials are working towards the construction of two additional satellite stations in the western and eastern areas of the city to cover the growing number of new subdivisions and businesses we are experiencing. Through the dedication, knowledge and experience within our department staff, we feel we can provide the citizens and patrons of Gardendale with the finest protection, best services, and the highest quality of life possible. If you would like to know more about the additional services provided by the Gardendale Fire Department Staff, please see our web site topics and contact list below:

The Gardendale Fire Prevention Bureau is the second largest Division of the Gardendale Fire Department. It is directed by Fire Marshal Rick Smith under the direct supervision of Fire Chief Clint Doss. The Division consists of three sections, Public Education, Investigations, and Inspections. Each section is committed to providing the highest level of expertise and professional service to our community as well as supporting the needs of other departmental divisions. The Fire Prevention Bureau’s mission statement is:

The Mission of the Gardendale Fire Prevention Bureau is to provide efficient and effective, education, inspection, and investigation services to reduce the loss of life and property, and to improve the quality of life for our community.