“Our hope and our goal is for this to never happen here; but should it happen, we feel confident that we’re going to be prepared and respond in an appropriate manner,” stated Captain James Harry of the Prattville Police Department.
The event took place at Sweet Creek Farm Market in Pike Road where the public were invited to come out and see up close First Responders and State Trooper Vehicles, while also giving a donation toward the Alabama Kidney Foundation.
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week was held April 11 through April 17th. Four members of the telecommunications department received awards today including dispatcher of the year and supervisor of the year. Mayor Steven Reed was in attendance to give recognition to the department and share a few encouraging words to the employees. The telecommunications department are true first responders since…
Nashville Police Chief John Drake, left, joins a group of police officers as they embrace after speaking at a news conference Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The officers are part of a group of officers credited with evacuating people before an explosion took place in downtown Nashville early Christmas morning. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The…
On Friday, Nov. 6, the Salvation Army of Montgomery held its third annual ‘1st Responders Luncheon’ in Montgomery. Leaders from Montgomery Police and Fire departments along with Montgomery County Sheriff’s office showed their appreciation at the event as they were all given free lunch meals. “We wanted to put a positive spin on their service and celebrate them up for…
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is offering Essential Childcare for Medical and First Responders in the area. With schools and day cares closing, child care is in need. The YMCA Goodtimes Center location at 2325 Millridge Drive will be where childcare will be provided. The program is $25 daily (Members and Non-Members) and a $100 weekly (Members and Non-Members). Categories:…
It’s been 18 years since 9/11 occurred in New York. Sunday, firefighters and communities across the state took time to honor the victims in downtown Montgomery. It was part of the 8th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the RSA Tower. “This is my first year for me. I just wanted to see what it actually took to climb all…
When you call for emergency help you want first responders there as quickly as possible. Now they are asking for your help, to ensure they get there as soon as possible. First responders say that at about half of their emergency calls, there is not a properly displayed address number. In rural areas, that number jumps up to about 70…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County 911 is trying to help first responder save time and save lives — by mapping all the roads in the county. Georgia-based, CGI Systems is mapping all the roads for the county. The company is driving every road — and using GPS and a laptop to plot out each one. County officials…
The Public Safety Insurance Fund held their annual banquet Thursday night. The banquet honored the businesses that donate to the fund. The Public Safety Insurance Fund provides life insurance and accidental death insurance to over 2500 first responders in our area. Since the fund was created in 2002, it has paid $500,000 to the families of first responders. Co-founder Grant…
