Annual 9/11 Ceremony
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 Competition at Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta, GA.
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 [...]
New Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA)
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 [...]
Hoover Fire Department Captain Fred Barton (retired) Passed Away
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 [...]
Back to School Safety
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 [...]
Hoover Firefighter Ed Pegues wins 2015 Iron City Chef
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 [...]