Selma Fire/Rescue Department

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Selma Fire/Rescue Department Fire Chief - Walter Dailey
Secretary - Ms. Henderson We handle an average of 600 calls per year and maintain a Class 4 ISO Rating.

The Selma Fire & Rescue provides fire and rescue protection to the City of Selma and the three-mile police jurisdiction. We operate out of four stations and utilize four engine companies, one ladder company, one rescue company, and one hazardous materials unit. When fully staffed we have 57 line personnel, 4 staff personnel, and 1 secretary. We operate three shifts of personnel, which work 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off-duty. Anyone seeking applications for Firefighter may apply at the Personnel Office located on the first floor of City Hall at 222 Broad Street. You must be 19 years of age, have a valid Alabama Drivers license, and have a high school diploma or GED. Our hiring process requires each applicant to pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), written exam, background check, and physical & drug screening. Successful candidates will then be sent to a 10-week minimum standards school before being assigned to a station. Adopted City of Selma Fire Codes comes from: NFPA 101, NFPA 1, and 5000 Building Construction Life Safety; all 2006 editions. Fire Report copies may be picked up during regular business hours. There is no charge for copies of reports dated less than a year old.

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful faculty, staff, and students at Easter Seals for welcoming us! 🚒👨🏾‍🚒 We had a fa...
10/20/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful faculty, staff, and students at Easter Seals for welcoming us! 🚒👨🏾‍🚒
We had a fantastic day teaching students about the importance of fire safety, fire prevention, and emergency preparedness. Our goal is to empower every student with the knowledge and confidence to recognize fire hazards, practice safe behaviors, and know what to do in the event of a fire. We are proud to help build a strong foundation of fire safety awareness and encourage lifelong habits that help keep everyone safe. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a meaningful and educational experience

10/20/2026

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma Fire Department conducts a week of fire fighter training — to help improve public safety in the city of Selma. Selma Fire and Rescue uses the Alabama Fire College climbing and drill tower — to conduct bail out drills — and train on fire survival and ...

Thank you Edgewood Elementary School for having us today, we always have a great time!
10/19/2026

Thank you Edgewood Elementary School for having us today, we always have a great time!

A big thank-you to Kids Clubhouse for welcoming us! We had a wonderful, fun-filled day teaching students about the impor...
10/13/2026

A big thank-you to Kids Clubhouse for welcoming us! We had a wonderful, fun-filled day teaching students about the importance of fire prevention and fire safety!

Fire safety education is essential, and teaching these life-saving lessons at a young age helps build safer habits that can last a lifetime 🚒❤️

We had a wonderful time visiting McRae learning center to teach students about the importance of fire prevention and fir...
10/13/2026

We had a wonderful time visiting McRae learning center to teach students about the importance of fire prevention and fire safety!

Our goal was to educate students on how to recognize fire hazards, prevent fires, understand the importance of smoke alarms, and know what to do in case of a fire emergency. Thank you McRae Learning Center. 🖤🚒

10/13/2026
Selma Fire/Rescue is sharpening its response skills this week through intensive High-Angle Rescue and firefighter bail-o...
10/13/2026

Selma Fire/Rescue is sharpening its response skills this week through intensive High-Angle Rescue and firefighter bail-out training.

​Using a Highrise Training Trailer provided on loan from the Alabama Fire College, crews are running hands-on drills designed to prepare firefighters for emergency rapid egress and complex vertical rescues.

​​High-Angle Rope Rescue: Executing controlled lowering operations and technical rope systems to retrieve victims from elevated structures.

​Bail-Out Drills: Practicing emergency escape protocols to give firefighters safe Egress strategies if trapped in multi-story fires.

​Highrise Operations: Utilizing the Alabama Fire College mobile trailer unit to simulate real-world structure conditions safely.

​Special thanks to the Alabama Fire College for providing essential mobile props to keep local first responders prepared and trained to protect the Selma community! 👨🏾‍🚒🚒

Selma Fire/Rescue is going 100% pink this October to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and show unwavering support for...
10/12/2026

Selma Fire/Rescue is going 100% pink this October to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and show unwavering support for fighters, survivors, and families in our community. Mayor Moss and his team stopped by the station to join the crew and recognize the team's commitment to spreading awareness throughout the month.

Everyone stay safe!
10/09/2026

Everyone stay safe!

Good afternoon citizens, Please read the following message from Mayor Johnny Moss III concerning the upcoming storm.

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1500 Broad Street
Selma, AL
36701

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+13348742150

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