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 [...]
