City of Cullman Community Connect

WHAT IS COMMUNITY CONNECT?

A Quick Message from

Fire Chief

Darren

Peeples

Cullman Fire Rescue, led by Fire Chief Darren Peeples, serves our community with professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement. Our department has built a strong tradition of excellence, and our firefighters take great pride in protecting and supporting the people of Cullman. We believe we are more than a fire department. We are a dedicated part of this community.

Our Firefighter/EMTs operate three stations and provide 24/7 all-hazards response. Each year, our teams handle more than 5,000 incidents, including structure and vehicle fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials calls, technical rescues, and mutual aid responses. This level of service requires extensive ongoing training and certifications in advanced life support (ALS), fire suppression, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue operations.

Cullman Fire Rescue is an active member of the Alabama Mutual Aid System Division F Response Team (Alabama Task Force 3), providing critical support to neighboring agencies when needed.

Fire prevention is a core component of our mission. Our team conducts fire code inspections, performs fire investigations, and offers public education programs throughout the community. These include school-based fire safety instruction, fire extinguisher training, and CPR/AED classes designed to empower residents with life-saving skills.

We are committed to meeting the needs of everyone who lives, works, or spends time in the City of Cullman by serving with skill, compassion, and dedication.

Fire Chief

Peeples

How does it work?

Create an account

Enter the info that matters most

Enter valuable information that can help us assist more effectively during an emergency.

Help your Fire Department when seconds count

That’s it. Just keep us updated when things change over time so we can always be prepared.

Help your EMS when seconds count

That’s it. Just keep us updated when things change overtime so we can always be prepared.

What kinds of information can I provide?

Any information you provide through Community Connect is completely voluntary and based on what you are comfortable sharing. We have made it easy for you to know what may be important by organizing your secure portal into buckets of information you can enter.

Your Property

Understanding critical information such as your residence type, whether or not you have fire sprinklers, or designated family meeting places, improves our ability to respond and make decisions during an emergency.

Your People

Let us know who is best to contact in case of an emergency. Your contacts can help us with everything from access, to how to deal with potential hazards or locate occupants. Getting in touch helps us better communicate at the time when it’s needed most.

Your Needs

If you or members of your family have mobility or other types of functional needs that may require additional assistance, letting us know means we can plan accordingly and respond more quickly to those needs.

Your Pets

Your pets are part of the family too. We want to make sure that we are able to evacuate pets and best handle them as best we can during an incident. Tell us about any type of pet at your residence – even take a photo so we can spot them easily!

What kinds of information can I provide?

Your Property

Your People

Your Needs

Your Pets

Enable your business, school, age-care facility or other public location First Responders with critical information, valuable emergency plans and more - available at a moment's notice in the event of an incident. Stay aware with notifications from First Responders through text messages in the event they are ever dispatched to your property.

Your Plans

Upload images and documents outlining your plans in case of different types of emergencies. Let your First Responders know what procedures you, your staff, and your guests will be following in case of an emergency.

Your People

If you or people at your facility have mobility or other types of functional needs that may require additional assistance, letting us know means we can plan accordingly and respond more quickly and effectively.

Your Property

Keep us aware of the most important access and utility details, your fire control systems, if there are hazardous materials on-site and other key pieces of critical building information.

Your Contact Info

Enter your contact details - we'll send you a text message to inform you and/ or the members of your team in the event that we are ever called to your property during an emergency.

Burn Permitting Policy

Learn More

In addition to Community Connect enabling your First Responders to better protect your property and family’s well-being, you can also handle all Burn Permitting within the Community Connect portal. Access, manage, and seek approval for burns within the same account you use to manage your property and its occupants.

Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement & Public Education

Cullman Fire Rescue is committed to reducing risk and protecting lives through a strong, proactive approach to fire prevention and community safety. Our Prevention Division works every day to ensure that homes, businesses, and public spaces remain safe, compliant, and prepared.

Fire Prevention

Our team conducts routine and targeted fire code inspections for commercial, industrial, and public buildings. These inspections help identify potential hazards, ensure compliance with adopted fire codes, and support safe development throughout the city. We also review plans for new construction and renovations to ensure fire safety systems are properly designed and installed.

Code Enforcement

Cullman Fire Rescue enforces local and state fire codes to safeguard the community from preventable fire risks. When violations are identified, our staff works closely with property owners, contractors, and businesses to achieve timely corrections. This collaborative approach helps maintain a safer built environment for residents, visitors, and employees.

Public Education

Education is a cornerstone of our mission. We offer a variety of programs designed to empower the community with practical knowledge and life-saving skills, including:

- Fire extinguisher training for businesses, civic groups, and individuals.

- CPR/AED certification classes for the public.

- School-based fire safety programs and interactive demonstrations.

- Job shadowing and career exploration opportunities for students.

- Community outreach events promoting home fire safety, emergency preparedness, and smoke alarm awareness.

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Together, these prevention, enforcement, and education efforts strengthen the overall safety of the City of Cullman and help us build a well-informed and resilient community.

How secure is my data and how is it used?

Data that you provide Community Connect is secure and is used only for the purpose of better serving you during emergency situations. Your information is never used for any other purpose. All logins are password protected with bank level encryption and security. If you’re comfortable logging in to your online bank you’ll be comfortable logging in to Community Connect.

Mobile device sending information securely to first responders

City of Cullman Community Connect

Together, Building a Safer Community, Through Prevention, Preparedness & Response

WHAT IS COMMUNITY CONNECT?