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Mission Statement:
Phenix City Fire Rescue is citizen oriented to protect life and property and provide emergency service to the community through:

• A highly trained professional work force
• Modern technology and equipment
• Fire inspection and prevention activities
• Aggressive fire and safety education program
• In an efficient and professional manner.

History:
The City of Phenix City Fire Department was a volunteer unit until the 1940’s. Chief John L. Newsome was the first Fire Chief in 1931 and served until 1967. In the 1940’s there were six paid fire fighters to fight fires in the city. Today there are 61 full time personnel in the department. Fire station 4 at 1300 Airport Road is named in honor of Chief Newsome.

Fire Stations For Emergencies - Dial 911 Fire Station # 1 1910 Crawford Road Phenix City, Al 36867 334-291-4716 334-291-4715 Battalion Chief Fire Station # 3 510 South Seale Road Phenix City, Al 36869 334-291-4717 Fire Station # 4 (John L. Newsome) 1300 Airport Road Phenix City, Al 36867 334-291-4718 Fire & Rescue Administration Building 1111 Broad Street Phenix City, Al 36867 334-448-2817

Many great Fire Chiefs have had the opportunity to serve this community.

• John L. Newsome 1931 - 1967
• Bud Montgomery 1967 - 1983
• Jerry Prater 1983 - 1991
• Solomon Denard 1991 - 1997
• Ronnie Blankenship 1997 - 2001
• Jerry Prater 2001 - 2005
• Wallace Hunter 2005 - Present

Fire Station 2 was located in the 900 block of South Rail Road Street. This station was relocated to better serve the community. This area of town is now protected by Fire Station 1. Station 1 was located at 1803 Crawford Road in the central part of the city. Station 1 served the community until 1999 when it was relocated across the street to 1910 Crawford Road. Fire Station 3 was located at 511 Seale Road North to serve the Southern part of the city. Station 3 was used until the year 2000 when it was relocated to 510 South Seale Rd. to better serve the community.

Personnel (as of 2-5-07):

• Wallace Hunter, Fire Chief
• Mickeal Hanson, Acting Deputy Fire Chief
• Francine Shaw, Administrative Assistant
• Kris Kennedy, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, Prevention, Inspections and Investigations
• Robert Schwoebel, Captain, Inspector, Prevention, Inspections and Investigations
• Bobby Brooks, Battalion Chief, Training Division
• Tommy Cox, Captain, Training Division
• James Jackson, Battalion Chief
• Kenneth Johansen, Battalion Chief
• Suppression Captains 9
• Sergeants, Driver / Engineers 15
• Fire Fighters 26
• Hydrant Technician 1

Fire Apparatus:

• Engines (pumpers) 4
• Aerial Ladder Platform 1
• Aerial Ladder Quint 1
• Command Vehicle 1
• Rescue Vehicles 2
• Support / Utility vehicles 4