A new ladder truck will begin serving the city of Irondale after being blessed during a dedication ceremony this weekend. The Irondale Fire Department's Blessing and Dedication Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday in front of Irondale City Hall, located at 101 20th Street South.
Fire Chief Randy Davis and Assistant Chief Brad Doss also will recognize the recent promotions of Capt. John Mize and Lt. Brian Anderton, as well as five newly hired employees: Joseph Hall, Graylon Robertson, David Salter, Thomas Casey and Blake Dunn.