Brighton Fire Chief in UAB Hospital

Brighton Fire Department

By Anne Ruisi
Birmingham News

Brighton Fire Chief Antonio Marable is in the burn unit at UAB Hospital recovering from injuries suffered in a house fire, Deputy Chief A.J. Cooper said tonight.

Marable was listed in fair condition tonight, said Gail Short of UAB media relations.

Marable was injured in a fire that destroyed the house at 1929 McClain St. on Saturday afternoon, Cooper said.

The Birmingham and Lipscomb fire departments also responded to the fire, and a Lipscomb firefighter pulled Marable from the fire, Cooper said.

"We're all praying for him," Cooper said. "We hope he has a speedy recovery."

View the entire story here: http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2008/12/brighton_fire_chief_in_uab_hos.html

Birmingham's New Quint 27

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

Earlier this year, Birmingham placed a new Quint in service at Station 27. Below are a few pictures of the new apparatus...

Shelby Announces $99,247 for Hueytown Fire and Rescue

Hueytown Fire and Rescue

Shelby Announces $99,247 for Hueytown Fire and Rescue

WASHINGTON, DC

Tuesday, December 16, 2008-- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Homeland Security will release $99,247 to Hueytown Fire and Rescue in Jefferson County. The funding is provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

"Hueytown Fire and Rescue will use this grant to fund its operations and safety programs," said Shelby. "First responders serve day in and day out on the front lines to protect our communities. This grant will help Hueytown Fire and Rescue as it continues its efforts to ensure the safety of the community."

The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded these funds as a part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This program will distribute $500 million in direct federal assistance this year to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations nationwide.

Hoover Firefighters Drop Off Donated Toys

Hoover Fire & Rescue

Hoover Firefighters Drop Off Donated Toys at the State Capitol Today

MONTGOMERY - Governor Bob Riley greeted firefighters from the Hoover Fire Department as they dropped off toys donated for children at the Capitol today. The firefighters will arrived with a truck and trailer full of toys donated as part of the Fifth Annual Christmas Toy Drop drive coordinated by Operation Grateful Heart and the Hoover Fire Department. The donated toys are provided to children of deployed military families, as well as for disadvantaged children who have been identified through charitable organizations.

Thank you to all the Hoover Firefighters who took part in this meaningful drive. I know the city of Hoover is proud of you and your efforts.

USN Blue Angels Coming

USN Blue Angels

The USN Blue Angels are coming to Central Alabama! They just put out their 2009 schedule, which includes a stop in Tuscaloosa on April 4 & 5.

More info can be found here:

Blue Angels : Official Website
http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/schedules.htm

Tuscaloosa News Story
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20081211/news/812112998