Firefighter/Paramedic (Ret.) Michael Thorin receives Freedom Award
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 Safety for the 4th of July
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 [...]
Captain Charles A. Banks has been selected to participate in the 2015-2016 inaugural Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy Program
Captain Charles A. Banks has been selected to participate in the 2015-2016 inaugural Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy Program. The APSLA Program is managed by an Advisory Board based out of the Alabama State Fire College in Tuscaloosa. The program is open to professionals in the public safety field to include law enforcement, fire service, [...]
The American Legion named Hoover Fire Department Lt. Larry Florence Southeastern Firefighter of the Year
Congratulations to Lt. Larry Florence who received the Southeastern Firefighter of the Year Award from the American Legion on June 19, 2015. Lt. Florence received this award for his actions last year stopping a rolling fire engine. The American Legion named him Alabama Firefighter of the Year in 2014 automatically nominating him for this award.
Hoover Fire Department’s Edward Pegues to face off in Iron City Chef
By Marienne Thomas Ogle Photo by Ron Burkett 280 Living Full Story The four competitors entering the kitchen for the 2015 Iron City Chef won’t be professional Birmingham chefs – they’ll be local first responders who can whip up a mean firehouse meal. The Firehouse Edition is the theme of the seventh annual fundraiser, which [...]
Tornado Preparedness and Response
Tornadoes can occur with little or no warning. Taking precautions in advance of the storms, such as developing an emergency plan, learning the warning signs, and monitoring tornado watches and warnings, can help you stay safe if a tornado occurs in your area. Background Tornadoes can occur anywhere and at any time during the year. [...]