COTTONWOOD, Ala. – The Cottonwood Fire Department celebrated the grand opening of its new fire station on October 31, marking a major milestone for the small town’s recovery after last year’s devastating tornado.
The event, held at 1420 Metcalf Street, drew a large turnout from residents and community leaders. Lunch was provided as part of the open house, giving visitors a chance to tour the new facility and meet local firefighters.
Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe, who attended the ribbon cutting, praised Cottonwood’s resilience, saying the town had endured significant setbacks and delays since the January 2024 storm but persevered through determination and teamwork.
“The new station will serve not just Cottonwood, but the surrounding communities as well, for many decades to come,” Shoupe said. “Proud to stand with a town that never gave up.”
Later that day, firefighters were called to an outdoor fire in the 400 block of Edwin Reynolds Road. Crews arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze before it could spread. That evening, the department joined in Halloween festivities, handing out candy to 253 local children who stopped by the station.
