firefighters

Legislature

Parkinson’s added to list of firefighter’s occupational diseases advances in both houses

Committees in both chambers approved measures Wednesday providing disability and death benefits to Alabama firefighters who develop Parkinson’s disease following toxic exposure.

Alex Jobin

March 5, 2026

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.

April 24, 2025

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.

April 22, 2025

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 Jobin

September 4, 2024

Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders

The Alabama Association of Volunteer Firefighters is supporting the bill.

Jacob Holmes

September 2, 2024

Firefighters Association backs Daniels in CD2 race

The firefighters association is supporting Anthony Daniels in the 2nd congressional district race.

January 22, 2024

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 Holmes

January 3, 2024

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.

April 28, 2022

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 the county.

Brandon Moseley

November 2, 2020

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, and handing those who answered a free meal. Every house got a good meal, purchased from one of Reece City’s restaurants, and the firefighters got a chance to ask everyone how … Continued

Josh Moon

April 7, 2020