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AFD. Atmore Fire DepartmentDon Fletcher

Mattress donation helps city firemen sleep better
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore residents probably sleep well, knowing that local firefighters are always a phone call away if a crisis arises. Now, thanks to a recent encounter with the owners of a local business, the firemen themselves can sleep better while they’re on call. Atmore Fire Department personnel, who work 24-hour shifts every three days, are benefiting from the November 13 donation to the department of…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Costumed characters again join AFD for toy drive
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Some customers who shopped at Atmore’s Walmart on Saturday, November 10, were somewhat taken aback by the cadre of costumed characters who stood alongside a group of Atmore firefighters outside the store’s doors. For others, it was just one of the first signs that Christmas is around the corner. For the third straight year, a group called CAUSEPLAY Gulf Coast, whose members donned attire…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Pets perish as fire destroys McRae Street home
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A McRae Street home was destroyed and several pets inside perished when an Oct. 29 fire that started in the home’s kitchen burned through the roof and spread throughout the dwelling. Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles said two AFD fire engines and 10 firefighters were dispatched to the scene around 5:59 p.m. after a passerby saw smoke and flames coming from the brick home,…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Firefighters holding toy drive
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Once again, Atmore firefighters are holding their Firefighters for Christmas Toy Drive to help families at Christmas. As in the past, this isn’t just any toy drive – this one is attended by superheroes! On Saturday, November 10, firefighters and friends will be at Walmart. If you’d like to help out, drop off a new unopened, unwrapped toy. The drive starts at 9 a.m.;…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
‘New’ truck for AFD
‘Best pumper city has ever had’ By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Most folks might consider an almost-20-year-old vehicle as anything but new. But when it comes to trucks designed for fire suppression operations, one that old is just starting to get broken in. Atmore Fire Department Chief Ron Peebles said the department’s newest vehicle — a 1999 Spartan pumper bought as a replacement for an AFD unit that was…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago