A-Med Ambulance Service

Congratulations to Brian Osborne, Critical Care Paramedic and Supervisor with AMED Ambulance Service, on receiving the American Heart Association Hero Award. Nominated by a patient whose life he helped save, Brian exemplifies dedication, professionalism, and compassionate care. Thank you for your years of service and commitment to our community.🚑🚨♥️

This week is National EMS Week, and the Etowah County Sheriff's Office has more reason than ever to celebrate the people who show up when lives are on the line.

Across this county, paramedics and EMTs are out there every day doing one of the hardest jobs there is. We are proud to work alongside them, and we don't take that partnership for granted.

But we also want to highlight our Emergency Services Unit (ESU).

Sheriff Horton has long recognized a hard truth about rural law enforcement: in a county like Etowah, deputies often arrive at medical emergencies before fire or EMS ever gets there. In the past, that meant showing up, doing what little they could, and watching situations turn tragic.

He was determined to change that — so he created a team of deputies who are triple certified as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical responders. Through training partnerships and agreements with surrounding fire departments, these deputies are equipped to provide life-saving care the moment they arrive on scene — not just CPR, but advanced intervention that gives people a fighting chance until additional help arrives.

In emergency situations, seconds matter. The ESU is our commitment to making sure those seconds count.

To every EMS provider serving Etowah County — thank you. And know that we are working hard to be better partners to you and better first responders for the people of this county.

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Here is a list of all severe weather shelters in Etowah County. The Gadsden Public Library shelter will be unavailable for a short time as some repairs are being made there.

This is a yearly burn ban put out by ADEM. For any questions please visit

https://adem.alabama.gov/

I want to provide a public safety update regarding today’s accident on the Meighan Bridge. The tanker was empty, however the cab is on the bottom of the Coosa River leaking diesel oil.

City of Gadsden fire and police departments, EMA, and neighboring first responders have contained the leak and are working to retrieve the cab from Coosa.

One lane of Meighan Bridge will remain closed until further notice.

Thank you to everyone for your rapid and proactive response to the incident. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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A big thank you to A-Med Ambulance Service for sweetening up our day with all the goodies and snacks! We truly appreciate your kindness and support. It means so much to our team to feel the love from our partners in public safety. 🚑🚨

Today is more than just one more day out of the year – it's Veterans Day.

While we strive to recognize our veterans every day, today is a reminder to pause and honor the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and stood guard for the freedoms we enjoy.

Many of our own deputies and staff have served in the Armed Forces, and that same commitment continues in the way they protect and serve right here at home.

To all veterans across Etowah County and beyond — thank you, and Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

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FREEZE WARNING ⚠️

A Freeze Warning has been issued for Etowah County from 6:00 PM this evening through 9:00 AM Tuesday, November 11.

Below-freezing temperatures could damage crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. Please take a few moments this afternoon to prepare:
• Bring pets indoors and cover outdoor plants.
• Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses; wrap exposed pipes or faucets.
• Let indoor faucets drip slowly overnight to help prevent frozen or burst pipes.
• Keep heat on at 60º or above.
• If you must travel early in the morning, watch for slick bridges and overpasses.

These small precautions can help prevent big problems once temperatures drop. Stay warm and stay safe, Etowah County!