Rocky Ridge Fire Department

Rocky Ridge Fire District
Week in Review: July 11 – July 17, 2026

This week, the Rocky Ridge Fire District responded to 62 alarms.

Members trained on attack line deployment and hose stream operations. Lieutenant Laney also conducted SCBA mask fit testing for several of our newer members.

Firemedic Lanier attended an Aerial Operator certification course at the Alabama Fire College. Station 2 hosted CPAT certification testing for 27 candidates.

Chief Currie attended an Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation course hosted by Hoover Fire Department. He also completed a pipeline safety class.

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend!

Rocky Ridge Fire District
Week in Review: July 4 – July 10, 2026

This week, Rocky Ridge Fire District responded to 74 alarms.

Dr. Duerring conducted in-service training on the operation of our new Sapphire IV infusion pumps. On Monday, Chief Lord attended the monthly Jefferson County Association of Fire Departments meeting. On Thursday, Chief Bartlett attended the Shelby County Fire and EMS Association meeting.

Construction continues to progress on our new apparatus bay building at the drill field.

Crews spent time orienting several of our newer members on attack hose line deployment. Throughout the week, members also worked to ensure all of our apparatus and equipment remain in excellent condition and ready for service when needed.

We hope everyone had a happy Fourth of July and wish you a safe and wonderful weekend!

Rocky Ridge Fire District
Week in Review: June 13 – June 19, 2026

This week, Rocky Ridge Fire District responded to 82 alarms.

Haz-Mat Unit 131 received a mutual aid request and was called into action Thursday night when a fire involving pool chemicals occurred in Vestavia Hills.

Members also spent time throughout the week training on hose loads, attack line deployment, and water supply operations.

Dr. Duerring conducted EMS training with crews on Tuesday. We were also pleased to receive capital equipment purchased through a Shelby County Health Foundation grant award, including two Sapphire IV infusion pumps.

Chief Ledbetter represented RRFD at the RCFP Committee meeting for the Alabama Forestry Commission.

On Friday, the building materials for our new apparatus bay project at the drill field arrived on site, marking another milestone in the project.

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend!