Addison Fire Department

Changes needed if Addison Fourth of July Festival to continue

The Addison Town Council hears concerns from the fire department about the July 4 festival, From left, Mayor Marsha Pigg, Clerk Cindy Luker, council members Jordan Lee, Randy Powell, Scott Flynn, Randy White and George Palmer.

The Addison Town Council hears concerns from the fire department about the July 4 festival, From left, Mayor Marsha Pigg, Clerk Cindy Luker, council members Jordan Lee, Randy Powell, Scott Flynn, Randy White and George Palmer.
ADDISON - Although another July 4 parade and festival for the Town of Addison may be in the books after a good crowd for the fireworks show finale, organizers have approached the town council with issues that should be resolved before future festivals.

Winston Rescue Squad plans expansion

Joseph Harris, firefighter/EMT with the Addison Fire Department, shows the area where the fire station will be expanded to accommodate the first satellite location of the Winston County Rescue Squad.

Joseph Harris, firefighter/EMT with the Addison Fire Department, shows the area where the fire station will be expanded to accommodate the first satellite location of the Winston County Rescue Squad.

ADDISON - The expansion of ambulance services by the Winston County Rescue Squad also means an expansion of the Addison Fire Station.
The rescue squad will continue to also use the Arley Fire station, but will also have an office in Addison at the fire station on County Road 41 at Alexander Park.  This will require a renovation of office space and additional bay space for an ambulance, Kyle Woodard, member of both the fire department and rescue squad, said.

Community rallies around police chief after house fire; donations needed

Caroline and Luke Sheppard with their year-old son Gage in the ruins of their home on Monday, Oct. 23.

Caroline and Luke Sheppard and their 10-year-old son Gage in the ruins of their home on Monday, Oct. 23.

ADDISON - Addison Police Chief Luke Sheppard strives as an emergency first responder to help others but found himself and his family overwhelmed and needing help after losing their home to fire.

The town of Addison is coming to the aid of new Police Chief Sheppard and his family, after they lost all of their possessions in a house fire while they were on vacation.

“You always want to have the ability to help someone, but when you come into a situation like this, and it’s yours, there is not much help that you can provide,” Sheppard pointed out.

Rescue squad forms

Four of the five members of the board of directors of the new Winston County Rescue Squad at the Arley Fire Department, May 11: James Rickett (Arley Fire Department), Neil Feist (Helicon Fire Department), Board President Pat Hanna, Ashley Tucker (Central Fire Department). The final board member is Darrell Smith (Addison Fire Department).

Four of the five members of the board of directors of the new Winston County Rescue Squad at the Arley Fire Department, May 11: James Rickett (Arley Fire Department), Neil Feist (Helicon Fire Department), Board President Pat Hanna, Ashley Tucker (Central Fire Department). The final board member is Darrell Smith (Addison Fire Department).
ARLEY - Previous attempts to see an ambulance stationed on the east side of the county having failed, a non-profit organization called the Winston County Rescue Squad is being formed to provide 24/7 ambulance service to the area.

Driver injured, fuel spilled when log truck overturns

First responders on the scene of Highway 278 at Brushy Creek Bridge, where a log truck overturned Monday afternoon.

First responders on the scene of Highway 278 at Brushy Creek Bridge, where a log truck overturned Monday afternoon
ADDISON    - The driver of a log truck was injured and fuel spilled, after the truck lost control in a curve and overturned near Brushy Creek, resulting in a call to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management over possible water contamination issues.
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