TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Fire and rescue workers from several North Alabama stations are in Florida prepared to lend a hand...or a rope...or a boat...as Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida's west boast.
Members of Alabama's Task Force 3, all based in North Alabama, went south to connect with Alabama Task Force One in Tallahasee. Among them are fire and rescue personnel specially trained in water and other technical rescues.
City of Madison Fire & Rescue:
Six firemen from Madison Fire and Rescue are on the Task Force 3 team that joins its efforts with Fort Payne, Decatur, and Guntersville. "I am proud of our Madison Fire and Rescue team for investing in training for such instances. We appreciate that our team can assist other communities in times of need. The people of Florida and other areas that may be affected are already in our prayers," said Mayor Paul Finley.
Decatur Fire & Rescue:
Alabama Task Force teams have arrived safely at the designated staging area in Florida. Following tonight's (Tuesday) rest, team members will conduct equipment checks and training exercises internally tomorrow. Progress updates will be provided until landfall, at which point all communications will cease to allow for undivided focus on the mission supporting Florida.
Guntersville Fire & Rescue/Marshall County EMA:
Five of our guys along with other departments from the Alabama Task Force Team are headed to Florida to help with rescue efforts from Hurricane Milton. Please keep them in your prayers that they have peaceful travels and stay safe.
Fort Payne Fire & Rescue:
Fort Payne Fire personnel deployed this afternoon as part of Alabama Task Force-3. Chief Stacy Smith is pictured below with the personnel who deployed (L-R) Ryan Hambrick, Trent Cosper, Josh Jennings & Jeremy Johnson.
ALTF-3 is deploying to assist Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. We will be joining AL-TF1 bringing both USAR(Technical Rescue) and Swift-water capable components to where we might be needed. This has been an extremely busy hurricane season with many teams from all across the country coming together to help those in need. We continue to keep our thoughts with those who were affected by #HurricaneHelene and for those that will be impacted by #HurricaneMilton.
State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance
National US&R Response System
Alabama Emergency Management Agency
Guntersville Fire/Rescue
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency
Madison Fire and Rescue
Decatur Fire & Rescue
Fort Payne Fire Dept.
