Arley Fire Department

Local students get lesson in safe driving

Nurses and doctors gather as Cullman EMS EMTs bring a patient into the mock ER trauma room during the Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit at Wallace State Community College on Feb. 6.

Nurses and doctors gather as Cullman EMS EMTs bring a patient into the mock ER trauma room during the Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit at Wallace State Community College on Feb. 6.
WINSTON COUNTY - On Feb. 6, students from Winston County Schools attended the first Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit ever held in the state of Alabama, engaging with local and state first responders . . .

Reception Sunday is one way Arley is honoring "The Banner Lady"

Juanita Culler is presented a copy of a proclamation recognizing her as "The Banner Lady" by Arley Town Clerk Tammi Farley on Sept. 9

Juanita Culler is presented a copy of a proclamation recognizing her as "The Banner Lady" by Arley Town Clerk Tammi Farley on Sept. 9

ARLEY - The Town of Arley is lauding Juanita Culler, "The Banner Lady," for her dedication to, and hard work on behalf of, the town's military banner program with a proclamation and a reception in her honor.

Community rallies around police chief after house fire; donations needed

Caroline and Luke Sheppard with their year-old son Gage in the ruins of their home on Monday, Oct. 23.

Caroline and Luke Sheppard and their 10-year-old son Gage in the ruins of their home on Monday, Oct. 23.

ADDISON - Addison Police Chief Luke Sheppard strives as an emergency first responder to help others but found himself and his family overwhelmed and needing help after losing their home to fire.

The town of Addison is coming to the aid of new Police Chief Sheppard and his family, after they lost all of their possessions in a house fire while they were on vacation.

“You always want to have the ability to help someone, but when you come into a situation like this, and it’s yours, there is not much help that you can provide,” Sheppard pointed out.

Rescue squad forms

Four of the five members of the board of directors of the new Winston County Rescue Squad at the Arley Fire Department, May 11: James Rickett (Arley Fire Department), Neil Feist (Helicon Fire Department), Board President Pat Hanna, Ashley Tucker (Central Fire Department). The final board member is Darrell Smith (Addison Fire Department).

Four of the five members of the board of directors of the new Winston County Rescue Squad at the Arley Fire Department, May 11: James Rickett (Arley Fire Department), Neil Feist (Helicon Fire Department), Board President Pat Hanna, Ashley Tucker (Central Fire Department). The final board member is Darrell Smith (Addison Fire Department).
ARLEY - Previous attempts to see an ambulance stationed on the east side of the county having failed, a non-profit organization called the Winston County Rescue Squad is being formed to provide 24/7 ambulance service to the area.

Firefighters association supports efforts to bring additional ambulance service into east Winston County

LYNN - The Winston County Firefighters Association voted in favor of Arley, Helicon and Addison fire departments continuing their efforts to bring an additional ambulance service into their communities at its monthly meeting at the Lynn Volunteer Fire Department...

Town councils extend invitation to another ambulance service

Arley Fire Chief James Rickett, Helicon Fire Chief Neil Feist and Arley Fire Department Training Officer Brian Kuntz stand in the space that has been cleared in AFD’s vehicle bay for the ambulance that they hope will soon be stationed in Arley.

Arley Fire Chief James Rickett, Helicon Fire Chief Neil Feist and Arley Fire Department Training Officer Brian Kuntz stand in the space that has been cleared in AFD’s vehicle bay for the ambulance that they hope will soon be stationed in Arley.

ARLEY - Both the Arley and Addison town councils voted this month to encourage an additional ambulance service to operate in their towns. Currently, the primary ambulance service operating in Winston County is Regional Paramedical Services (RPS).

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