On July 18th, Hoover Firefighter Ed Pegues competed in the 2015 Iron City Chef. This competition was put on by the Vestavia Rotary Club. In addition to Ed, the event featured chefs from the Homewood Fire Department, Vestavia Hills Fire Department, and Mountain Brook Fire Department. We are very proud to say that Ed won [...]

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic (Ret.) Michael Thorin, recipient of the Freedom Award at the July 16, 2015 Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The award recognizes persons affiliated with the City of Hoover who have made outstanding contributions to the ideals of freedom through their military and community service. Mayor Gary Ivey presented the award in [...]

Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. However, they are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year. People can enjoy fireworks safely if they follow a few simple safety tips: BE CAREFUL! Be safe. If you want to see fireworks, go to [...]