From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in Selma are speaking out — about the drama playing out at City Hall — over the leadership of the city’s fire department. The leadership at the top of the Selma Fire Department — has changed four times in less than a week. First — former fire chief Willie Mason, Jr stepped down about…
As Pike Road is currently the fastest growing community in the state, the town continues to assess the need for a full-time fire department.
On Friday, September 11, members Omega Psi Phi Fraternity gathered, to provide food to sanitation essential workers. The event started at 11:30 am where some members began grilling while others prepared a lunch bag of hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and water. When asked why this act of service is important fraternity member, Merlyes Gilbert, said “We encourage the Montgomery community to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Selma is looking for a new chief to take over the reigns at the fire department after the Fire Chief Toney Stephens suddenly resigns. Council President Corey Bowie says Stephens cited “a hostile work environment” as he resigned. Stephens had lead the fire department as chief for nearly four years. “Currently we…
One local fire department wants you to stay connected. They want you to be connected not just on Facebook or Twitter, but also by accessing their radio traffic when they respond to emergencies. Pike Road Fire Department is encouraging people to check out local scanner traffic from time to time. Listening to scanner traffic online has been an option for years,…
