Legislature House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer. Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Congress Rep. Strong to chair critical emergency response subcommittee in 119th Congress Strong has served as a first responder for over four decades, including as former assistant fire chief of one of Alabama’s largest volunteer fire... StaffJanuary 17, 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
News 2025 World Police and Fire Games set to come to Birmingham The World Police and Fire Games are scheduled to take place in Birmingham June 27 to July 6, 2025. StaffAugust 3, 2022
Public safety Mining Association, Alabama Fire College host first responder competition AMA plans on the emergency response training and mine rescue competition becoming an annual event. StaffJuly 1, 2022
Legislature Lawmaker sponsors bill to increase penalties for rioters The bill also creates the new crime of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 18, 2021
News Trumps wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Americans "We are battling a global pandemic that has affected all of us. We have been inspired by the kindness and courage of citizens across... Brandon MoseleyDecember 25, 2020
News Alabama leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001 Nineteen years ago today, America was attacked. In many ways, America has never been the same. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as... Brandon MoseleySeptember 11, 2020
News McCutcheon addresses Southern Prep Academy Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, spoke to the student body at Southern Prep Academy in Camp Hill. Southern Prep changed its name from... Brandon MoseleySeptember 11, 2020