Legislature Rep. Bedsole pulls firefighter death benefits bill, cites need for further collaboration The proposed legislation was introduced after it came to light that existing laws governing firefighter death benefits contained loopholes. StaffApril 24, 2025
Legislature Rep. Bedsole seeks to protect firefighter death benefits with legislation The legislation will "expand, guarantee and protect those benefits for generations to come," his release said. StaffApril 22, 2025
Legislature Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters Traditional firefighters' families are already eligible for compensation if their loved one dies from work-related cancer. Alex JobinSeptember 4, 2024
Legislature Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders The Alabama Association of Volunteer Firefighters is supporting the bill. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2024
Elections Firefighters Association backs Daniels in CD2 race The firefighters association is supporting Anthony Daniels in the 2nd congressional district race. StaffJanuary 22, 2024
Legislature Bill would expand “invisible disability” training to firefighters Some of the disorders that fall under the sensory issues or invisible disabilities include stroke, diabetes, autism spectrum disorder and dementia. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2024
Public safety Ivey awards $10 million for emergency services providers COVID grants The state of Alabama will offer grants in an amount up to $10,320 for providers that meet eligibility requirements. StaffApril 28, 2022
News Fayette County voters to consider tax increase Voters are being asked to consider an amendment that would raise property taxes countywide by three mills in order to benefit fire services in... Brandon MoseleyNovember 2, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Amid the coronavirus crisis, don’t forget the good people Late last month, firefighters from Reece City — a small town on the outskirts of Gadsden — started knocking on every door in town,... Josh MoonApril 7, 2020
National Webster Chapel Volunteer Fire Department receives $85,000 grant for operations, safety equipment U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, congratulated the Webster’s Chapel Volunteer Fire Department for receiving a grant award of $85,857.14 grant from the U.S. Department... Brandon MoseleySeptember 24, 2019