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MFRD reminds residents to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen

Nov 20th, 2023

(Mobile, Alabama) – The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote...

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Johnny Morris Jr. Appointed Mobile Fire Chief

Nov 3rd, 2023

(MOBILE, Ala.) – Johnny Morris Jr. has stepped up to take over the role of Fire Chief for the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, starting Saturday, Nov....

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Suspect Arrested in September Dauphin Street Fire

Oct 28th, 2023

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department arson investigators and police officers with the Central Precinct of Mobile Police Department arrested Jacci Augustine...

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MFRD Personnel to Participate in MDA Fill the Boot Fundraiser

Oct 23rd, 2023

Who Mobile Fire-Rescue Department membersWhat: Members of MFRD will join with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to raise money for...

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Fire Chief Jeremy Lami Announces Retirement

Oct 18th, 2023

After three years as Fire Chief and a 21-year career with the Mobile Fire Rescue Department, Chief Jeremy Lami has announced he will retire in...

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MFRD Personnel to Participate in Full-Scale Disaster Response Drill

Oct 12th, 2023

(Tuscaloosa, Alabama) – On October 12th and 13th, 2023, several Mobile Fire-Rescue Department first responder personnel will join others from...

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Mobile Fire-Rescue Department Battles Three-Alarm Commercial Building Fire

Sep 30th, 2023

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department units were dispatched for a report of a commercial building fire at 5636 Old Shell Road in Mobile, Alabama, at about 7:48...

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Fire Boat 2 Fact Sheet

Sep 29th, 2023

MetalCraft Marine, Incorporated, built the FireStorm 43/44 MK II for Mobile Fire-Rescue Department to replace old Fire Boat 2, which was added to the fleet...

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Jason Bark Named August Firefighter of the Month

Sep 19th, 2023

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firefighter Jason Bark as the Firefighter of the Month for August 2023. Firefighter Bark was hired...

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Buck Hicks Named June Firefighter of the Month

Aug 1st, 2023

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly announces Firefighter Buck D. Hicks as the June 2023 Firefighter of the Month. Firefighter Hicks began his fire...

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Damonique Evans Named July Firefighter of the Month

Aug 15th, 2023

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly announces Firefighter Damonique M. Evans as the July 2023 Firefighter of the Month. Firefighter Evans began her...

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Caleb Watson Named May Firefighter of the Month

Jun 20th, 2023

 The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly announces Firefighter Caleb Watson as the May 2023 Firefighter of the Month....

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John Trenier Named March Firefighter of the Month

Apr 18th, 2023

 MOBILE, Ala. – The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Driver John Trenier as the March 2023 Firefighter of the...

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MFRD Celebrates National Telecommunicators Week

Apr 9th, 2023

MOBILE, Ala. - The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department and public safety departments around the nation proudly celebrate National Public...

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Andrew Otis, Jr. Promoted to the Fire Service Captain

Mar 24th, 2023

 Congratulations to MFRD’s newly-promoted company officer, Captain Andrew Otis.Captain Otis is a long-time member of the Mobile...

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MFRD Issues Meritorious Service Awards for New Year's Eve Response

Mar 22nd, 2023

On December 31st, 2022, a night meant for reflection on one year coming to an end and excited hope as we prepared to launch into a new year - gunfire rang...

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Brandon Ripple Named February Firefighter of the Month

Mar 20th, 2023

 The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Firefighter Brandon Ripple as the February 2023 Firefighter of the Month. Firefighter Ripple...

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Choking Child Saved by Conscientious Neighbor

Mar 6th, 2023

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s Engine 19 and Rescue 19 responded to Sandpiper Townhomes (4950 Government Blvd) for...

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MFRD Publishes 2022 Annual Report

Mar 13th, 2023

The MFRD 2022 Annual Report has been published.The report highlights many things each division accomplished in 2022. It includes data we use in the...

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2-Alarm Oil Rig Fire on Mobile River

Mar 8th, 2023

 At approximately 1:48 PM, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department crews were dispatched 400 Dunlap Drive for reports of a dry dock vessel on fire. While...

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Stacy Everson Named January Firefighter of the Month

Feb 23rd, 2023

 The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Captain Stacy L. Everson as the Firefighter of the Month...

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Firefighters Presented with Meritorious Service Award for Outstanding Operation on Fire Scene

Feb 13th, 2023

On November 1, 2022, Engine 3, Engine 8, Engine 9, Engine 14, Truck 4, Rescue 14, District 1, and District 3 were dispatched to a residential fire in the...

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MFRD Celebrates Newly Promoted Officers

Feb 11th, 2023

 On Friday, February 10th, the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department held a promotional ceremony to recognize the Department's newl-promoted officers....

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Two-Alarm Boat Fire at Blakeley Boatworks

Jan 24th, 2023

  On January 23, 2023, at approximately 6:09 PM, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department companies (E3, E8, E2, E11, E14, R3, R8, T4,...

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Paula Trimmier Named December Firefighter of the Month

Jan 16th, 2023

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department proudly recognizes Fire Service Driver Paula Trimmier as the Firefighter of the Month for December 2022. Trimmier began...

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CPAT Testing Schedule - January

Jan 4th, 2023

January Schedule: Practice dates: January 5, 11, 12, 17, 24, 26 Official Test Dates: January 18th Testing location: 4851 Museum Dr.,...

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