Irondale (AL) FD Holds Ceremony for Six New Fire Apparatus

The Irondale Fire Department welcomed three new pumpers, a ladder truck, and two rescue units to its fleet during a ceremony Saturday in front of city hall, wbrc.com reported.

Irondale Mayor James Douglas Stewart, Jr. said the six new vehicles are already in service and thanked city leaders, the report said.

“It was a wonderful morning with Fr. Leonard blessing the newest fire department engines, rescues and ladder truck,” the Irondale Fire Department said in a Facebook post. “Thank you Leeds Fire Department and Trussville Fire & Rescue for assisting with the ceremony.”

Neenan Archistruction and Salida (CO) Celebrate Grand Opening of New Fire Station

The city’s original fire station was more than 100 years old and was the seventh oldest active firehouse in the country.

OK VFD Roof Blown Off During Storm; Apparatus Damaged

All five trucks sustained moderate damage and have since been relocated to neighboring departments and volunteer’s homes to await repairs.