Shelby Announces CPFD Grant

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL)

Shelby Announces $286,962 for Center Point Fire Department

WASHINGTON, DC Friday, January 23, 2009-- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $286,962 to Center Point Fire Department, located in Birmingham, Alabama. The funding is provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

"Each day, firefighters are on the front lines protecting our communities," said Shelby. "The Center Point Fire Department will use this funding to recruit and retain trained firefighters."

The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded these funds as a part of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. SAFER is a part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, which will distribute $500 million in direct federal assistance this year to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations nationwide.

Firefighter Night III

Speakeasy - 1920 Third Avenue, North

Friday, January 23, George and the great people at Speakeasy are having Firefighter Night III to benefit Kid One Transport and support the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Mercedes Marathon Runners. Each year, Birmingham Fire & Rescue has over 100 firefighters running on behalf of the children of Alabama and Kid One Transport.

Please come out and support a great cause. You'll have a great time with fellow firefighters while you're doing it!

The Speakeasy is a firefighter owned and operated establishment located at 1920 Third Avenue, North - Downtown Birmingham.

Hoover Chief's Retirement Party

Hoover Fire & Rescue

Hoover Fire & Rescue is having a retirement party for Chief Tom Bradley on February 1, 2009 from 1pm - 4pm. The party will be at Hoover Fire Station 4, located at 800 Municipal Drive.

The party is an opportunity for everyone to come by and wish Chief Bradley a happy retirement.

Congratulations on all the years of service, Chief!


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Irondale House Fire

Irondale Fire & Rescue

Irondale firefighters responded to a report of a house fire on East Forest Drive late Sunday night. Upon arrival, Engine 3 reported smoke showing and advanced an attack line into the structure. Soon after, Engine 2, Truck 2 and Truck 1 arrived with water and additional manpower.

A quick response and fast jump on the fire prevented a total loss. Great work!

Companies responding included:

• Engine 3
• Engine 2
• Truck 2
• Truck 1
• Irondale PD