The Hoover Fire Department held an apparatus operator aerial certification class at Station 6 on Monday, November 16th- - 20th, 2015 . This 40 hour class covered all aspects of operating an aerial apparatus for firefighting and rescue operations through extensive classroom and practical skills. Firefighters attending the class were from Hoover, Birmingham, Irondale, Chelsea, [...]
The Hoover Fire Department held a graduation ceremony for the recruit academy of 2015 on Tuesday, November 17th. The ceremony was held at the Public Safety Center at 2020 Valleydale Road at 10:00am. Recruits graduating were from Hoover, Warrior, Forestdale, North Shelby , Orange Beach, Indian Ford , Vestavia and Demopolis Fire Departments. The recruits [...]
The Central Alabama Fire Chief's Association held their monthly meeting on November 4th at the Ross Bridge Town Hall. The meeting was sponsored by Brookwood Baptist and a presentation was given regarding their merger and combined services. After the meeting members toured the new Station 10 under construction.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the power cord on certain models of Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite or Thermador dishwashers may overheat and catch on fire. This involves models made from January 2008 through December 2013. There have been 10 reports of overheating, according to the commission. Five of those reports included property damage but [...]
The Hoover Fire Department will begin hosting a firefighter recruit school on Monday. The training program will be led by Hoover firefighters and will be open to new firefighters from all over Alabama.. Firefighter recruit school is described as "basic training for firefighters." Right now, the Hoover Fire Department expects 16 new firefighters for its [...]
The Hoover Fire Department hosted the annual 9/11 Ceremony today. Many attended the event held at Fire Station # 2. Former Alabama Congressman Spencer Bachus was our guest speaker. As we look back on the events that happened 14 years ago, we must never forget the sacrifices that were made that day. We also must [...]
Firefighter/Paramedic Landon Johnson competed this past weekend at the Firefighter Throwdown that was held at Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta, GA. The Firefighter Throwdown combines firefighters and fitness inn a challenging athletic competition that requires overall strength, endurance and a tough spirit. We are happy and proud to report that Landon placed 13th out of 64 [...]
The Hoover Fire Department is in the process of converting our current inventory of self-contained breathing apparatus to a model that meets and exceed the new NIOSH and NFPA Standards. The new breathing apparatus are designed with the utmost features for the sole safety of the firefighter. Due to the inherent dangers of firefighting and [...]
It is with deep sadness that we announce that retired Hoover Fire Department Captain Fred Barton passed away this morning after a brief bout with a terminal illness. Captain Barton served the citizens and visitors of Hoover for 25 years, retiring in 2001. Please keep his wife, sons, and their families in your thoughts and [...]
As summer draws to a close, back-to-school season is in full effect. Remember to safely share the roads with school buses, pedestrians and bicyclists, and provide children with the necessary knowledge to stay safe at school. Safe Roads for Safe Kids Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is [...]
