Opelika Fire Department candidate Zach ‘Swede’ Sorenson hangs his identification tag under the class flag Friday during the firefighter graduation ceremony at Alexander City City Hall. Sorenson was selected as the class leader by training officer Capt. Jeff Brewer and his classmates.
Harmony Kelley receives her firefighter's badge from Sylacauga Fire Department chief Adam Gardner Friday during the firefighter graduation ceremony at Alexander City City Hall. Kelley received the top academic award for the class.
Eleven members of the Alexander City Fire Department’s training class No. 19 graduated Friday.
Alexander City Fire Department candidate Ryan Rhoades receives his firefighter’s badge from fire chief Reese McAlister Friday during the firefighter graduation ceremony at city hall.
Opelika Fire Department candidate Zach ‘Swede’ Sorenson hangs his identification tag under the class flag Friday during the firefighter graduation ceremony at Alexander City City Hall. Sorenson was selected as the class leader by training officer Capt. Jeff Brewer and his classmates.
Harmony Kelley receives her firefighter's badge from Sylacauga Fire Department chief Adam Gardner Friday during the firefighter graduation ceremony at Alexander City City Hall. Kelley received the top academic award for the class.
Each candidate hung their identification tags under the class flag after receiving their badges during the firefighter graduation ceremony Friday at Alexander City City Hall
After enduring 45 grueling days to earn their badges, the 11 firefighters who graduated from the Alexander City Fire Department’s Recruit School on Friday were declared ready to serve and sacrifice their lives if necessary.
“On March 24 I looked up and this is what I saw,” ACFD training officer Capt. Jeff Brewer said. “It was a sad bunch. Tonight, we graduate 11 firefighters. Forty-five days, nine weeks, 360 hours of training. They’ve got through a lot.”
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 in the north and 28 in the south expected. * WHERE...All of Central Alabama * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing. &&
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 in the north and 28 in the south expected. * WHERE...All of Central Alabama * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing. &&
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