DOTHAN: 06:29 AM Dothan Fireman received a ringdown alarm at 6:29 AM this morning, Christmas Morning, and it was not to a call where Santa was stuck in the chimney.
The call was at 1226 East Coe Dairy Road, Linen Service. The person reporting to Dothan 911 reported flames visible, fully involved.
On arrival of the first Dothan Fire Engine this was a major working structure fire that was fully engulfed.
At 9:47 AM Dothan Fire has scene under control but still remain on the scene. Dothan Police have the road blocked. Pilcher Ambulance has been returned to service but has been on the scene since dispatched.
Dothan Fire Deputy Chief David Hasty has just left the scene and Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams was on the scene.
The call came in at 6:29 AM. Dothan Fire changes shifts at 7:00 AM. So some on duty and some coming on duty fought the fire. THANK YOU to the Dothan Fireman. Calls at shift changes probably dramitcally changed some of the fireman Christmas plans.
UPDATED @ 6:41 AM THURSDAY
At 4:17 AM Dothan 911 dispatched multiple Dothan Fire Engines were dispatched to this structure fire with reports of smoke and flames visible.
On arrival of Dothan Fire Engine 4 ( Southside ) they reported flames and smoke on the left side of the structure. Engine 4 made a quick attack and was able to get the fire out. This was a flare up from the original fire. Dothan Fire Engine 4 was able to handle it. All engines returned to service with exception of Truck 1 which remained on the scene as a precaution.
COFFEE COUNTY – NEW BROCKTON: 1:32 PM Coffee County 911 dispatched New Brockton Volunteer Fire Department, Enterprise Rescue and Coffee County Sheriff Department to a man in distress.
The matter was in the area of County Road 255 in New Brockton. The caller, the victim’s wife, reports the husband is in a deer stand and stuck upside down. The man was reported to be stuck about 20 feet in the air after he was trimming trees using a deer stand.
New Brockton Volunteer Fire has mutual aid requested Enterprise Fire Department to respond with ladder truck. Many of the emergency responders have just arrived on the scene.
PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, – If two people married, lived together, or just hooked up … and as a matter of that relationship a child or children were born.
Regardless of the circumstances, GOD gave to you the greatest gift HE could ever give to each of you, a child or children. And you are responsible for them. In fact your life is on hold somewhat, because you can not place a child on a clothes hanger, place them in a closet, and take them out when you are ready to play and be a parent.
Being a parent is about love, discipline, and creating memories. So create a positive memory for your child or children this Christmas season. Allow your blessing from GOD to have a positive memory of Christmas. Not one of mom and dad or grandparents fussing or fighting, or not following the visitation order of the court and allowing both parents to have time with the children. PARENTS – hold your alcohol and drugs for this Christmas time, and spend quality time with your children.
You will not get a court order to enforce any visitation. Do not call law enforcement because you are acting like selfish idiots and creating negative memories for your children. If you are selfish and do not follow the visitation agreement or work out a compromise on visitation, then you do not deserve to have the child on Christmas. And you are creating nightmare memories for your children. And you are creating nightmare issues for law enforcement that honestly they do not want to fool with. NOTHING you can do to get something enforced, or get a court order.
CREATE A MEMORY FOR YOUR CHILDREN THAT IS POSITIVE !!! Santa’s naughty list is not exclusive to children!!! You do not want your name to be on top!!!
DOTHAN: 04:24 AM Dothan 911 dispathced Dothan Police, Dothan Fire Engine Company 3 ( Whatley Drive ) and Pilcher Ambulance to an edged weapon assault.
The location is 103 Woodleigh Road, Apartment 3.
Dothan 911 reported to responding EMS units to “stage”, when means stand by close to the scene but do not go into the scene. The suspect is still on the scene.
Shortly after Dothan Police arrived it was cleared for EMS to make entry. By 4:34 AM Dothan Fire Engine Company 3 instructed Pilcher Ambulance to return to service, no patient would be transported.
NOTE: Two calls, 04:13 AM Structure Fire and 04:24 AM Edged Weapon Assault inwhich Pilcher Ambulance ( two member crew and Pilcher Dispatch ) woke up to, responded to, emergency, of which no one was transported. Which is good that no one was injured which required medical transport but both of these emergency dispatched calls, required Pilcher Ambulance to roll with staff that are for free because no one was transported to a medical facility. POINT: A lot of calls EMS responds to – the end result is no transport and no one to bill. And the State of Alabama is PITIFUL in Medicare payments to the EMS Services.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MIDLAND CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
WILLY POWELL, CHIEF OF POLICE
On December 22, 2024 Midland City Police Department investigated an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile. Thanks to the quick response of the Midland City Police Department. “LAMARTAE BLACK” 18 years old of Midland City Alabama was arrested and charged with sodomy 2nd degree. He was placed in the Dale County Jail and this is an ongoing investigation. A special thank you to the Department of Human Resources and the Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Center. No further information will be available at this time.
HENRY COUNTY: 1:44 PM Henry County 911 dispatched Screamer Volunteer Fire Department and Shorterville Volunteer Fire Department to a structure fire. Reports to Henry County 911 it is fully involved and nearby residences are in danger.
Unknown what other departments but possibly Haleburg Volunteer Fire Department and Abbeville Rescue. Henry County Sheriff Department was dispatched also.
The location is 5830 County Road 97. This block appears near the entrance to Stoneridge Subdivison on Henry County Road 97.
Anyone with information or scene pictures TEXT RICKEY 334-790-1729.
