Attempted Arson Investigation Underway at First Baptist Church Montgomery
Lead Pastor Mark Bethea posted on the historic church’s Facebook page that an arsonist attempted to set fire to several areas of the church building, including the sanctuary.
MONTGOMERY FIRE RESCUE
Montgomery Fire Units Extinguish Sylvest Drive Apartment Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a a fire to an apartment in the 100 block of Sylvest Drive. The fire occurred on Monday, June 7.
Montgomery Fire Investigating House Fire on Winston Drive
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Services/Source: MFRS Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a house fire that happened Wednesday afternoon. Fire Lieutenant J.C. Selman said it happened just after 4:00 PM in the 500 block of Winston Drive. Once crews arrived, fire crews discovered a two story house with heavy smoke and flames visible. The fire was quickly put out, but the house suffered extensive…
Juvenile Charged in Montgomery Walmart Arson Case
Montgomery Fire & Rescue says that a juvenile wanted in connection to a fire inside the Walmart on Atlanta Highway has been arrested and charged. Lt. J.C. Selman said after receiving a tip through Crimestoppers, the four individuals initially wanted for questioning were identified and interviewed by investigators. One of the juveniles admitted to intentionally going into the store to…
Montgomery Firefighters Combat Fire at Home on Bell Chase Drive, Home Severely Damaged
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is investigating a structure fire. On February 2, fire units responded to a call around 11:05 Tuesday morning in the 4400 block of Bell Chase Drive. At the scene, firefighters found a single story house with smoke and flames coming from the structure. Firefighters declared it a W-3 working fire. Fire units quickly extinguished the fire containing…
Montgomery Firefighter Receives U.S. Citizenship
First responders and firefighters are often honored for saving lives. But one Montgomery firefighter has a different reason to celebrate. Anselmo Repolles is from Brazil and has been with Montgomery Fire/ Rescue for almost three years. After a long process and years of waiting, Repolles finally became a United States citizen, and received his citizenship at the federal courthouse in…
Officials Investigate Mobile Home Fire
Credit: Montgomery Fire/Rescue Montgomery fire officials are looking into the cause of a mobile home fire. According to Montgomery Fire/Rescue, crews were dispatched to Phlox Lane on Saturday night to a possible structure fire. Once on scene, fire crews encountered a mobile home engulfed with flames. All occupants were out of the home and accounted for. No injuries were reported….
Potential Firefighters Take Employment Exam
To apply for Montgomery Fire Rescue CLICK HERE. Montgomery Fire Rescue has a new wave of recruits, and today they began their path to becoming firefighters. Almost 200 men and women were at the Crampton Bowl Multiplex Saturday morning to take the exam. 252 people applied for the exam that has math, reading comprehension, and basic engineering questions. When a potential…
