Alabama Fire College Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 26, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Alabama Fire College data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, reported on October 23, 2026, the incident affected one Vermont resident, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide, and potentially involved Social Security numbers.
The exposure of Social Security numbers may increase the risk of identity theft, fraudulent account creation, tax fraud, and other misuse of sensitive personal information.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Alabama Fire College implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Alabama Fire College?
The Alabama Fire College provides comprehensive emergency response education, training, and certification for firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and public safety professionals in Alabama and beyond.
Individuals affected by the Alabama Fire College data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com