Pelham Fire Department

Congratulations to our own Ben Marling for Passing his Paramedic National Registry! Great Job Ben!

Congratulations to Ben Marling for passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic exam

Congratulations to David Douglass on being named the American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555 Firefighter of the Year!

With 23 years of service in the fire profession, David has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to protecting his community. Since joining the Pelham Fire Department in 2006, he has served with dedication as a firefighter and EMT, and in April 2025 he achieved another significant milestone by earning his paramedic license, further expanding his ability to provide lifesaving care.

In addition to his service in the fire department, David honorably served our nation in the United States Marine Corps from 2007 to 2015, exemplifying a lifelong commitment to service both at home and abroad.

This recognition by American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555 is a fitting tribute to David's professionalism, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to his community and country. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, and thank you for your years of service.

Thank you to Lieutenant Rejonis for conducting the Public Safety Dive Class last week. We appreciate your expertise, dedication, and commitment to ensuring our personnel receive high-quality training and are prepared to respond safely and effectively.

A big thank you to Fire Medic Wade Simmons for providing Hazmat Training at the Shelby County Drill Field last week. Your knowledge and instruction are greatly appreciated!

The Pelham Fire Department and Chief Reid were honored to host our First Annual Retiree Pancake Breakfast in March. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for retirees to reconnect with one another, catch up on department news, and meet some of our newer employees. It was a great gathering filled with fellowship, conversation, and appreciation for the individuals who helped shape our department.

Chief Reid was honored to speak at the 2026 Bridge Program Graduation Ceremony hosted by Springville Fire and Rescue this past week. The Bridge Program provides certified volunteer firefighters with an opportunity to transition their training and experience into the paid fire service.

Congratulations to this year's graduates as they take the next step in their firefighting careers and continue their commitment to serving their communities.

We had a blast at “Career on Wheels” today. Thank you to Pelham City Schools for the invitation!

Please stay weather aware tonight, Pelham.

This month our crews focused on Estate Lay training. This is a valuable skill set to sharpen. Estate lays can get complicated quickly, especially when you’re dealing with larger properties, long driveways, multiple structures, or limited water supply.

Great Job to our Pelham Strong 5K finishers this morning!