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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'We were able to give her another chance:' Bay Minette firefighters hailed as heroes after swift house fire rescue
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Ashes and damaged furniture are mostly what's left inside one Bay Minette home after it caught fire earlier last month, but before the flames were out, a woman and her dog were trapped inside. Termite season is among us, Gulf Coast — here's how to get rid of them 'We arrived on scene within a couple of minutes,' Captain Hunter Smith with Bay Minette Fire said. 'I got to give credit to these guys here Lt. Dakota and firefighter Roger. They went inside and from the time we went on scene till' the time they pulled her out, it was under four minutes and that's a great time especially with only four guys.' Those four heroes, Captain Hunter Smith, Lieutenant Dakota Melech, Kaden Collins and Roger Collier are this month's Smiles Behind the Shield award winners. Thanks to them, the victim was taken to the hospital just in time and the firefighters tell us she and her dog are doing much better. 'Because of their hard work and their commitment she was able to pull through,' Smith said. The person who nominated these firefighters was the fire chief from Robertsdale Fire Department, Nicholas Moore. His nomination read in part 'their actions on that day saved a life and exemplified what it means to serve with purpose.' 'With us being a small department, you don't see that very often,' Bay Minette Fire Chief Mike Minchew said. 'They did everything perfect, got out, got inside, found her, got her out, it's great, it's awesome.' 'For the turnout that we got, we were able to give her another chance, it was really extraordinary,' Smith said. The families of these lifesavers showed up to surprise these guys with their award and to show them how much they are appreciated. Todd and Julie Chrisley have been released from federal prison Congratulations and a job well done. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Baldwin County honors fallen law enforcement officers
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — More than a dozen law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty in Baldwin County over the years. Those officers and their families were honored Friday at the annual law enforcement memorial service in Robertsdale. A somber ceremony included the laying of a wreath at the memorial monument while 'Taps' was being played in the background. Law enforcement from across the county attended as the fallen were remembered, but there was also gratitude that no names were added to the monument for a second year in a row. 'That's one of the things I'm very grateful for,' said Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery. 'You know, in Baldwin County, we have lost our share of officers throughout the years in the line of duty, the sheriff's office in particular, so I'm deeply grateful for that and for the men and women who continue to serve.' After the memorial service, a first responders luncheon was held at the Robertsdale Fire Department in honor and appreciation for their service and sacrifice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
