Fire Department - The City of Anniston

The Anniston Fire Department proudly protects 47,310 people living in an area of 55 square miles. We operate out of five stations that protect both residential and industrial areas. Our department is a municipal department made up entirely of career personnel. We are extremely proud of our ISO rating which is a 2.

Monitoring of our frequency on 154.340 will deliver only the dispatching of our units. This Department is currently using Digital 800Mhz for primary radio traffic. This frequency cannot be monitored on standard radio scanners.

Anniston is also home to the Regional Training Center (RTC), located at Station #3 (5400 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36206). Classes and Firefighter training courses are held here. To learn more about the RTC, please follow this link: Anniston Regional Training Center.

As a free public service, our fire departments offer smoke alarm installation. To apply for a free smoke alarm, please download this application and submit it to any of our city’s fire departments.

If you are in need of a Burn Permit, please call 256-231-7015. To notify our department of any complaints, or if you have suggestions on how we may improve, please email: jphelps@annistonal.gov.

Hiring & Recruitment | Anniston Fire Department:

Firefighter Positions: If you wish to join the Anniston Fire Department, please fill out their recruitment form below. You may also reach out to our recruiter anytime by phone or text at 256-342-2246.

Here is an overview of the Fire Department Hiring Process:

Initial Contact:
– Fill out our quick, online recruitment form for the Police Department.
– Recruiters will reach out to answer questions and guide you, even if you’re not ready to apply.

Requirements:
  – High school diploma or GED
  – Valid driver’s license
  – Completed background packet (a recruiter can help you with this)

Submission:
– Your recruiter will guide you in turning your application and background packet into the Civil Service Board.

Resources:

– Click here for a Firefighter Background packet.

– Click here for a Police Officer/Corrections Officer Background packet.

Civil Service Board Contact:

4309 McClellan Boulevard
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-7760

>Visit the Human Resources page

High School Fire Science Program:

Our Fire Science Program provides high school seniors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the exciting and rewarding career field of the fire service!

Students are trained to the state standards of a certified volunteer fire fighter. This training encompasses all the requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the Alabama Firefighter’s Personnel Standards and Education Commission. The training is provided in cooperation with the Alabama Fire College and is accredited by the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.

Upon completion of this in depth training, students are certified as a volunteer firefighter. They also will complete an Emergency Care Provider Course (ECP) and learn valuable first response emergency medical care. Students that complete this training are eligible to enter a “Bridge” recruit school to earn their Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification in five additional weeks of hands-on training. Successful completion of the “Bridge” program allows the student to immediately enter the workforce as a fully certified career firefighter! The Fire Science Program classes will be held at Anniston Fire Station #3 and Alabama Fire College Regional Training Center at 5304 McClellan Blvd. Anniston, AL 36206.

To join our fire science program please download and complete the (1.) Fire Science Program Application and (2.) Alabama Fire College Physical Statement:

Fire Science Program Application

Upcoming Fire Training Courses:

Anniston Fire Station #3, located at 5304 McClellan Blvd in Anniston, is also home to the Anniston Regional Training Center (ARTC). At the ARTC, individuals make take various fire training, first responder, and other classes.

- To view the upcoming class schedule, please click here.

Medical Assistance for Events

Medical/Rescue Support for Public Events Application

The Anniston Fire Department is committed to supporting all events in the City of Anniston by providing medical and rescue services. Our Command Staff will work directly with you to create a custom, event-specific Public Safety plan for you, and will serve as your one stop shop for all Public Safety staffing requests. Please see the general guidelines below in reference to various types of events that frequently occur in our City, as well as a general timeline for all events from a Public Safety perspective. Please contact a member of the Anniston Fire Department’s Command Staff if you have any questions.

Firefighter Hiring Process:

Here is an overview of the Police Department Hiring Process: