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Fire prevention is very important to the City of Semmes Fire and Rescue Department. It is committed to help educate the public on fire safety, thereby preventing possible deaths and injuries to the citizens of Semmes. This is accomplished by educational classes for school children, talking to civic organizations, special community events, public announcements, and demonstrations on various topics.

The smoke detector “give-away” program is designed for residents in the jurisdiction of the City of Semmes Fire and Rescue Department. Once Semmes Fire and Rescue is aware of a home without a smoke detector, they can install a battery operated smoke detector (or detectors) in the appropriate locations and in a professional manner. Please contact the City of Semmes Fire and Rescue Department at (251) 283-7060 for more information concerning this program or to schedule an appointment for the smoke detection installation in your home. Remember, these are battery powered detectors and not hard-wired detectors.

The City of Semmes Public Safety Training Complex is utilized for continual training programs designed to meet training requirements according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The City of Semmes Municipal firefighters train at this facility and it is utilized by other regional fire departments for training purposes as well.

The Public Safety Training Complex opened for business on January 23, 2015. It is dedicated and designated to the training of local firefighters throughout Mobile County in need of realistic training and instruction on fighting deadly structural fires. The Mobile County Commission funded the three-and-a-half story burn tower out of Commissioner Connie Hudson’s District 2 education funds at a cost of $307,000 in 2013, in a partnership with the City of Semmes. Live burns practiced in the tower allow firefighters to train and observe the full progression of a fire. At the same time, firefighters receive additional training and classroom instruction at the 2,800 square foot training and emergency response facility next door to the fire tower.

Besides preparing firefighters for life-saving practices, the capability to train at the burn tower has been incorporated into assessments by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), which influences homeowner insurance rates in the City of Semmes.

Construction of Semmes First Responder Safe Room was completed June 1, 2020. It is located behind the Semmes Public Safety Training Complex at 9010 Forest Street. The 2000 square foot facility will shelter up to 84 first responders and public safety personnel while withstanding wind speeds of 200 mph. The structure’s primary purpose is to provide the City of Semmes’ first responders (fire and public works personnel), Mayor and city leaders, law enforcement, EMS and utility providers a safe harbor during a catastrophic event such as a hurricane. The facility will ensure continuity of leadership while providing a reliable communications center necessary for the most effective/expedient response and recovery efforts.

The goal of Semmes Fire Rescue has always been to serve the citizens of Semmes with honor and respect through professionalism in everything we do. Training has always been a priority and we continue to provide our firefighters with the knowledge to do their job to the best of their ability. By offering Alabama Fire College classes and regional training to our firefighters to ensure they will have the skills to accomplish any task.

Equipping our firefighters with new equipment and apparatus has also been a priority. The city of Semmes purchased a new engine in 2016 and two more in 2018 to bring most of our fleet into compliance with NFPA standards. The recent purchase and installation of a new mapping system and pre-emptive devices mounted on all front-line apparatus to control traffic lights at intersections is helping with our overall response times.

Fire Inspections for all our businesses has improved tremendously and the recent resolution passed by the City Council to adopt the new 2018 International Fire Code will keep us in line with the State Fire Marshal’s office and provide a safe and secure environment for our business owners and their patrons.

If anyone has any questions about what services or programs Semmes Fire Rescue provides for the community don’t hesitate to call me at the Semmes Public Safety Complex at (251) 283-7060.

Sincerely,
Fire Chief Kevin Brooks

Email:
kevinbrooks@cityofsemmesal.gov

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