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[[Image:Gardendale_Fire_Station_1_sign.jpg|center|thumb|400px|Fire station #1 sign in 2017]] | [[Image:Gardendale_Fire_Station_1_sign.jpg|center|thumb|400px|Fire station #1 sign in 2017]] | ||
The '''Gardendale Fire & Rescue Service''' serves the City of [[Gardendale]] by responding to fires and medical and hazardous materials emergencies over a 50 square-mile area. It is currently the only full-time fire department operating in North [[Jefferson County]] | The '''Gardendale Fire & Rescue Service''' serves the City of [[Gardendale]] by responding to fires and medical and hazardous materials emergencies over a 50 square-mile area. It is currently the only full-time fire department operating in North [[Jefferson County]]. | ||
The city's fire marshall is [[Jason Murrell]] and the department's chief is [[Clint Doss]], who oversees 18 full-time employees. Doss was hired in [[1992]] as the city's first full-time chief. The department was transitioned to a full time fire and paramedic department in [[2003]]. | The city's fire marshall is [[Jason Murrell]] and the department's chief is [[Clint Doss]], who oversees 18 full-time employees. Doss was hired in [[1992]] as the city's first full-time chief. The department was transitioned to a full time fire and paramedic department in [[2003]]. | ||
==History== | |||
The department was chartered in 1956 with 13 volunteer firemen. By 1992, increased call demands led to the Mayor and City Council hiring a full time Fire Chief, [[Clint Doss]], to oversee the operation, growth and services of the Fire Department. | |||
As the city grew, so did the demands on the fire service. In 2003, the Mayor and City Council, at the recommendation and request of the Fire Chief, began the process of transitioning from a volunteer to a full time firefighter/paramedic department. | |||
==Stations== | ==Stations== | ||
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* [[Gardendale Fire Station No. 1]], 1811 [[Decatur Highway (Gardendale)|Decatur Highway]], opened in [[2004]] | * [[Gardendale Fire Station No. 1]], 1811 [[Decatur Highway (Gardendale)|Decatur Highway]], opened in [[2004]] | ||
* [[Gardendale Fire Station No. 2]], 1648 [[Fieldstown Road]], opened [[March 18]], [[2014]] | * [[Gardendale Fire Station No. 2]], 1648 [[Fieldstown Road]], opened [[March 18]], [[2014]] | ||
* [[Gardendale Fire Station No. 3]] is in the planning stages | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 5 April 2017
The Gardendale Fire & Rescue Service serves the City of Gardendale by responding to fires and medical and hazardous materials emergencies over a 50 square-mile area. It is currently the only full-time fire department operating in North Jefferson County.
The city's fire marshall is Jason Murrell and the department's chief is Clint Doss, who oversees 18 full-time employees. Doss was hired in 1992 as the city's first full-time chief. The department was transitioned to a full time fire and paramedic department in 2003.
History
The department was chartered in 1956 with 13 volunteer firemen. By 1992, increased call demands led to the Mayor and City Council hiring a full time Fire Chief, Clint Doss, to oversee the operation, growth and services of the Fire Department.
As the city grew, so did the demands on the fire service. In 2003, the Mayor and City Council, at the recommendation and request of the Fire Chief, began the process of transitioning from a volunteer to a full time firefighter/paramedic department.
Stations
- Gardendale Fire Station No. 1, 1811 Decatur Highway, opened in 2004
- Gardendale Fire Station No. 2, 1648 Fieldstown Road, opened March 18, 2014
- Gardendale Fire Station No. 3 is in the planning stages
References
- McCarty, Sarah A. (June 3, 2013) "New fire station in Gardendale slated for October opening." The Birmingham News
- McCarty, Sarah A. (March 18, 2014) "Gardendale opens Fire Station No. 2; Chief says residents now within 3-mile radius." The Birmingham News
External links
- Gardendale Fire & Rescue Department at cityofgardendale.com