Early morning house fire leaves Valley Grande family homeless
A Dallas County family is homeless tonight — following a house fire Tuesday morning in Valley Grande.
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Selma firefighters find body in burning house
A death investigation is underway in Selma after firefighters find a body inside of a house during a house fire.
Montgomery man treated for smoke inhalation after house fire
Firefighters responded to the 7200 block of Greenfield Road on a possible lightning strike.
Montgomery Fire and Rescue Has 19 New Trainees Joining the Ranks
The Fire and Rescue trainee class of 2021-B graduated downtown in the Montgomery City Hall.
Camp Conquest Serving As Kids Summer Camp For Burn Survivors
Camp Conquest is a kid’s summer camp for burn survivors, where campers meet with others who have been through similar experiences.
The camp has been responding to the needs of pediatric burn survivors for over 20 years. Each summer, they host a week long experience at Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin. Campers spend their days boating, swimming, and meeting other survivors. Alabama Fire Marshals from across the state volunteer as camp counselors.
Demopolis Offering $5000 Signing Bonus to Certified Police & Firemen
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Demopolis is offering a cash incentive to lure qualified public safety personnel — to join the city’s police and fire departments. Mayor Woody Collins says the new incentive program is designed to attract certified police officers and fire fighters to the River City. “Anybody who is already qualified as a policeman or…
Firefighters Climb Stairs to Honor 9/11 Fallen
It’s been 18 years since 9/11 occurred in New York. Sunday, firefighters and communities across the state took time to honor the victims in downtown Montgomery. It was part of the 8th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the RSA Tower. “This is my first year for me. I just wanted to see what it actually took to climb all…
Montgomery Fire And Rescue Graduates New Firefighters, Aiming To Fill More Openings Soon
20 new firefighters took the path to protect and serve Thursday at Montgomery Fire and Rescue’s graduation ceremony. Still, officials say even more fire personnel are needed. Montgomery Fire and Rescue was recently awarded a 3.5 million dollar federal grant as a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program….
Montgomery Firefighters Participate in Alabama Remembers 9/11 Stair Climb
An annual event in memory of the fire and law enforcement personnel who died in the 9-11 terrorist attacks takes place each year at the RSA Building in Montgomery. The Alabama Remembers 9/11 Stair Climb allows firefighters and volunteers from across Alabama and Florida to climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center to honor the…
Montgomery Fire Trainees Fired for Cheating
Seven trainees and a firefighter are out of a job after allegations of cheating. Tuesday, the Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has terminated seven trainees and initiated termination proceedings against a firefighter following an incident of cheating. In a statement the department says the incident happened as a test was being administered at the training academy. The department says it received information last…
