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Posted by Steven Elliott on Thursday, December 8, 2011
This month Center Point Fire District was honored to be the
host department for EMS Jane Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education
Program. .JPG) EMS Jane is part of Kaplan
University
which provides Webb Based Emergency Medical Education for Fire Departments. As the Host Department, EMS Jane’s video
production crew utilized our personnel and equipment to ... Continue reading...
Posted by Steven Elliott on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 In : News
Center Point Fire District has teamed up with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. For the month of October, fire personnel of Center Point Fire District will wear a specially designed pink fire department T-shirt while on duty.
Fire Chief Donnie West stated that the Center Point Fire District has always participated in fundraising for different charities, and this is just another way for us to show our support for breast cancer awareness. But the best part about this particular p...
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Posted by Steven Elliott on Thursday, August 25, 2011
Posted by Steven Elliott on Thursday, June 23, 2011 In : News
The Center Point Fire District Firefighter Combat Challenge Team competed in the 2011 Combat Challenge in Montgomery on June 17th and 18th.  Members of the team were, - Captain Lonnie West
- Firefighter/Medic Adrian Millican
- Firefighter/Medic Mat Bradley
- Firefighter/Medic Michael Lombard
- Firefighter/Medic Troy Gipson
- Firefighter/Medic C. J. Elliott
- Firefighter/Medic Brandon Dahlen
The entire team competed in the Combat Challenge Relay and completed the entire course with a time of 1:32.37. T...
Posted by Steven Elliott on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
On May 9th, 2011 at the open house for newly renovated Station 2 Fire Inspector Matt Angelo was honored for completing State of Alabama APOST training and after that recognition Chief Donnie West promoted Angelo to the position of Fire Marshal. The promotion effectively changes Angelo's rank to that of an Administrative Captain. He will serve as the Fire District's Fire Marshal as well as the three cities that the district services, Center Point, Clay, and Pinson.  Fire Chief Donnie West cong... Continue reading...
Posted by Steven Elliott on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Mayor Hoyt Sanders on behalf of the City of Pinson gives check to Chief Donnie West of the Center Point Fire District. The check for $12,000 will go towards the purchase of a LifePak heart monitor/defibrillator to replace an older unit at Station 2.  Continue reading...
Posted by Steven Elliott on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 In : News
Center Point Fire District firefighters are scheduled to compete in the SCOTT Firefighter Combat Challenge which is being held in Montgomery, Alabama this June 17th and 18th. This event is a nationwide competition that tests the physical fitness and stamina of thousands of firefighters every year. Team members include Lonnie West, Adrian Millican, Christian Elliott, Troy Gibson, Matt Bradley, Michael Lombard and Brandon Dahlen, all members of the Center Point Fire District. The team has be... Continue reading...
Posted by Steven Elliott on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 In : News
Center Point Fire District took delivery of two new 2011 Pierce Velocity pumpers in April 2011. These new engines replaced older engines and are a welcome addition to our fleet.  The engines, Engine 1 and Engine 2 are now in service at our Station in Pinson and the Station in Center Point. They were manufactured by Pierce MFG in Appleton Wisconsin. They have 515 HP Detroit series 60 engines, Allison transmissions, and Waterous 1500 gpm single stage pumps.  These engines will help us in our comm... Continue reading...
Posted by Steven Elliott on Friday, March 25, 2011
Center Point Fire District (CPFD) debuted its Paramedic Bike Team (PBT) at an Erwin High School parade which honored the state championship-winning girl’s basketball team. 
The PBT will be used for special events in the fire district such as large gatherings, parades, festivals, etc.
CPFD received a community service grant to purchase two specially-equipped mountain bicycles with defibrillators, oxygen, and other critical life-saving equipment. The bikes have emergency lighting and si... Continue reading...
Posted by Steven Elliott on Thursday, September 23, 2010 In : News
 On July 26th 2010 the Center Point Fire District sponsored the first annual Muscular Dystrophy Association "Fill the Boot" golf tournament at Grayson Valley Country Club. The tournament was held in memory of Firefighter Rickey Davis. Our First ever golf tournament was a huge success. Over the last few years our "Fill the Boot" efforts have been steadily decreasing even though our efforts have increased. This year the decision was made to attempt to host a golf tournament. Our best year ever... Continue reading...
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