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1. Who is the Gulf Shores Fire Chief?

Mark Sealy is our Fire Chief. Chief Sealy has over 29 years of experience in all fire service aspects, including Driver on both suppression and medic units, Captain on both engine and ladder companies, and as a District Chief in operations and training.  In his role as Gulf Shores Fire Chief, Sealy oversees the entire Gulf Shores Fire Rescue department. This includes managing all five fire rescue stations’ operations and functionality, which provide first responder services to all residents and visitors in Gulf Shores.  

2. Who rides in the fire trucks in Gulf Shores?

Our typical engine company is composed of:
Front seats:
A company officer usually a Lieutenant
A driver aka "engineer"
Back Seats:
Firefighter/EMT and/or Firefighter/Paramedic

3. Can our school class visit a fire station?

We love to have visitors and show them around. Please call 251-968-7422 to schedule a class visit to one of our fire stations.

4. Can I get a firefighter to speak at our event or function?

Yes we love to speak at club meetings and other functions. Please follow the link to start the easy process of requesting a speaker. Firefighter Speaker Request Form

5. Do firefighters save animals stuck in trees?

Gulf Shores Fire Department will send an experienced Fire Officer to evaluate the situation and offer help if it is safe to do so. Generally we recommend contacting your veterinarian and if necessary a licensed arborist to climb the tree.

6. The Fire Department helped me out recently can I thank the firefighters?

We appreciate the thought and your cards and letters are placed on our bulletin boards for all to see. You may send them to:
City of Gulf Shores
Department of Fire and Emergency Services
ATT: Fire Chief
PO Box 299
Gulf Shores, Al 36547