Apr 24
Units responded to another MVA at the intersection of Alabama 17 and US 80 on Tuesday afternoon. The Tuesday afternoon collision was the third accident at the location in the past four days. The most recent collision sent to patients to local hospitals. Each of the most recent accidents have involved a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle each. Everyone is reminded to be careful at this busy intersection. Remember to slow down and take your time before pulling out into traffic.
Apr 21
Units from Siloam and Cuba Fire Departments responded to two separate accidents at the intersection of Alabama Highway 17 and US Highway 80. Both accidents involved commercial vehicles but only one accident involved injuries. Units remained on scene to keep traffic flowing on these busy highways while Alabama State Troopers investigated and wrecker companies removed the debris. This incident is just one of many that these two departments have responded to at this location. Hopefully, the ALDOT crews and contractors working hard to complete the new bridge and highway will have AL17 open again and many of these accidents can be prevented.
Accident occured on Friday Afternoon around 1600. The occupant of the vehicle was transported to the hospital.
The commercial vehicle lost its load in the collision.
Results of the Saturday crash. There were no injuries in this accident.
Apr 17
Units from Cuba and Siloam responded to an MVA on I 20-59 Sunday, April 15, 2012. Arriving units found the driver of the vehicle injured but out of the vehicle and ambulatory. Units remained on scene for some time due to the small fuel leak and the amount of time required by the wrecker to clean up the scene.
Members from South Sumter Stations worked hard to complete a fund raiser on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Residents from the area purchased Boston butts and the proceeds were deposited into the South Sumter Fire Fund. Fundraisers in the past have helped purchase hydraulic rescue tools for the South Sumter Battalion. Special thanks to Cuba Firefighter Mark Stallings for providing the cooking knowledge. Nearly all of our fundraising activities would not be possible without Mark’s expert help. The cooking team was rounded out by Captain Wright and Ward Deputy Chief Bragg. Don’t miss out the next time we cook!
Mark Stallings takes a look at the meat on the pit. Slow roasted, southern cooked Barbeque at its finest!
Block I of the current volunteer firefighter certification class has been completed and students are awaiting their test scores. Students completed their most recent skill night on SCBAs and confined spaces. Students practiced various techniques and were able to work in a mock up thanks to Captain Larkin from Livingston Fire. Block II is about to get underway and we are all excited to see what becomes of this group of new firefighters.
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