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Friday, November 16, 2007

Firefighter Charity Cookout

Bessemer Fire Local 980
Birmingham Fire Local 117


The firefighters from Bessemer Fire & Rescue and Birmingham Fire & Rescue have joined together in support of charity. The event is a 4 day Thanksgiving cookout. There will be smoked turkeys and hams, as well as a good time by all who attend.

The event is being held this Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (11/16 - 11/19) at the Elks Lodge located at 1313 4th Avenue in Bessemer. Please be sure to stop by and show your support for the firefighters as they help others!

Don't be left out! This event is very popular and grows every year. To place an order ahead of time, contact Ronald Moorehead at (205) 601-9380.

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Mayor Appoints New Birmingham Fire Chief

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

Chief Ivor Brooks - Birmingham Fire & RescueBirmingham's newly elected Mayor, Larry Langford, has appointed long-time Birmingham Fire & Rescue veteran Ivor Brooks as Chief of the Department.

Chief Brooks, who was previously an Assistant Chief with Birmingham, is successor to Acting Fire Chief Carl Harper, who was appointed Chief in January.

Birmingham Fire & Rescue is the state's largest and busiest department.

Congratulations to Chief Brooks in his new appointment!

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Kingston House Fire

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

In the late hours of the afternoon, Birmingham Firefighters responded to a fire in an abandoned house in the 900 blk of 38th Street North. Upon arrival, companies found flames roaring into the sky. After fighting the fire into the darkness of night, the flames were extinguished.

The house was obviously a loss but, most importantly, no one was injured.

Companies on the scene included:
  • Engine 8
  • Engine 10
  • Engine 9
  • Truck 1
  • Rescue 8
  • Battalion 3
  • EMS 4
A special thank you to Chance Winborn for sharing these pictures!


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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

BFRS 2 Alarm House Fire

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

Birmingham Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm house fire in the 300 blk of 12th St. S.W. A quick jump on the fire, as well as fast work by Birmingham's Bravest, protected near-by exposures from certain danger.

Great job!

A special thank you to Captain Mardis for sharing these pictures!


Birmingham Fire & Rescue


Birmingham Fire & Rescue


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Sunday, November 11, 2007

Veterans Day

Veterans Day 2007

On this Veterans Day, I want to say a special thank you to each and every Veteran who has served, or is currently serving, our great Nation! We couldn't be where we are without you.


Veterans Day 2007