Tag: FIRST RESPONDERS

Citing a desire to prevent the chaotic civil unrest and violence that is occurring in Minnesota from ever taking root in Alabama, State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) announced on Monday that she has filed legislation creating the new criminal offense of “Interference With A First Responder” across the state.

It's National Emergency Services Week, and Huntsville Congressman Dale Strong is promoting the observance.

The Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday on a bill allowing criminal charges for approaching or remaining within 25 feet of a first responder when commanded and for cursing or using obscene gestures.   

After failing to receive Senate deliberation in the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) has pre-filed a bill for the 2025 legislative session that would bar convicted sex offenders from being employed or volunteering as first responders.

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would prohibit sex offenders from being employed or volunteering as first responders.

State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) has filed legislation to prohibit sex offenders from being employed or volunteering as first responders.

First responders in Mobile County were honored by the Azalea City Republican Women (ACRW) Thursday evening.

Vestavia-based Sojourn Counseling will be hosting its second annual Run, Ride and Rumble for PTSD Awareness on June 10 at Cahaba Brewing in Birmingham.

Saturday evening started out as a normal shift with Tallapoosa EMS for Alicia Morgan and her son Walker Kelley. But the two couldn’t have imagined what would happen and how many lives in the small town of Dadeville would be changed forever, including their own.

With higher prices and less availability of equipment and fewer people interested in first responder jobs, Gene Coleman said Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) are necessary.

The World Games in Birmingham was not as much of a success as organizers hoped it would’ve been, but there were some invaluable aspects when it came to emergency training leading up to the event.

Members of Prattville’s first responders conducted active shooter exercises at a local school.

By Brandon Moseley Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Alabama Forestry Association  (AFA) hosted a “Back the Blue” event at the...