Indian Ford Fire and Rescue

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Indian Ford Fire and Rescue is a volunteer fire department operating in a section of unincorporated Jefferson County and Shelby County. The department's station is located at 4306 South Shades Crest Road, and is headed by chief James McDougal.

The department was established in 1977 in the Genery community where Shelby County Road 52 crosses South Shades Crest Road at Genery's Gap through Shades Mountain. Households in the Indian Ford Fire District pay annual dues for the service. The district originally had about 315 homes, but now covers more than 500 households.

On August 8, 2023 the residents of the fire district voted on whether to be annexed into Helena. Prior to that election, Hoover made overtures to a few property owners about being annexed into that city instead. Judge David Hobdy ruled that such overtures were illegal in advance of the referendum.

Equipment

  • Engine 820, a 1996 Quality Spartan pumper with a 500 gallon tank and 1,500 gpm pump
  • Engine 821, a 2017 Pierce Saber pumper/tanker with a 750 gallon tank and 1,500 gpm pump
  • Tanker 830, a 2012 KME wet side tanker wiht a 2,000 gallon tank and 750 gpm pump
  • Brush Truck 840, a 2000 Ford F-350 4x4 with a 200 gallon tank and 50 gpm pump

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References

  • Denham, Hannah (July 17, 2023) "Hoover can’t lure landowners before they vote on joining Helena, judge rules." AL.com

External links

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