Algood Fire Extinguishes Early Morning Apartment Blaze
The Algood Fire Department responded to a first-floor fire at the Garden Grove apartment complex early Thursday morning. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the department received the call at 2:17am regarding a fire in Building A. Judd said the blaze resulted in heavy fire damage to a first-floor living room and smoke damage throughout […]
Algood Pauses Firefighter Expansion Citing Budget Concerns
The Algood City Council voted Tuesday to table the idea of adding two full-time firefighters to the city’s fire department. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the proposal to hire the additional personnel would require the city to spend approximately $207,000 that was not included in the current fiscal year budget. Chapman-Fowler said the recurring expense would […]
Algood Fire Providing Basic Training For Region’s Firefighters
The Algood Fire Department is currently providing basic firefighter training to firefighters throughout the region. Algood Fire Training Captain Ian Pass said the 64-hour class covers things like firefighter health and safety, forcible entry, and the use of firefighting equipment. Pass said Algood put on the class after a discussion with the Sparta Fire Department. […]
Algood Hiring First-Ever Full-Time Firefighter, For Growth
The Algood Fire Department is looking to hire its first-ever full-time firefighter. The addition comes a year after the city added a full-time fire chief position. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the city council saw the need for a full-time firefighter as Algood continues to grow. “They have been a real blessing, kind of […]
Algood Fire Will Canvas Community With Free Detectors
The Algood Fire Department will be going door-to-door to give out smoke detectors while discussing fire safety Saturday. Fire Chief David Judd said the department is partnering with American Red Cross to provide and install free smoke detectors to any household they find that needs one. Judd said the event will give citizens a chance […]
Algood Gathering Commercial Fire Hazard Information
Algood Fire Fighters are beginning the process of understanding what fire hazards might be present in commercial structures across the community. Fire Chief David Judd said the process also includes documenting the facility controls in place at businesses and industrial sites. Judd said having that information ready for firefighters can save time and, potentially, lives […]
Algood Fire Getting Special Washer And Dryer, New Turnout Gear
The Algood Fire Department set to purchase a special washer and dryer, designed specifically for fire gear, thanks to a new grant. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the turnout gear is made out of a material that will break a normal dryer. He said there are more and more firefighters getting cancer from chemicals […]
Judd Settling In As Algood’s Full-Time Fire Chief
Algood’s first full-time fire chief getting settled into the day-to-day of his new job. Fire Chief David Judd said his appointment will allow him to focus all of his attention on the city and fire department as before he was a volunteer and would have to split his time at the fire department with his […]
Algood Fire Department Respond To Early Morning Structure Fires
The Algood Fire Department responded to multiple structure fires Friday morning on Wall Street. The department initially received the call at 1:55am. The three buildings were structures outside of residential homes. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the threat to nearby houses was high. “When I arrived on scene we had heavy fire involvement of […]
Algood Fire Department Partners With The State To Give Free Smoke Alarms
The Algood Fire Department have joined 500 other fire departments in partnership with the state to giveaway free smoke alarms. To get your free smoke alarm call the non-emergency number to the Algood Fire Department or contact city hall. The Algood Fire Department will come out and install the fire alarms in your home. Fire […]
