By Annie Howard After nine years on the job, Vestavia Hills’ fire chief said he is moving on to “the next big thing.” James “Jim” St. John will retire from the Vestavia Hills fire department at the end of April to work with the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency. He served as fire chief for nearly a decade, but he’s been involved with Vestavia’s fire department … [Read more...]
Everyone Needs a Little Help: Vestavia Hills Launches Chaplain Force
By Annie Howard On Feb 6, Vestavia Hills kicked off a chaplain program unlike anything else in Alabama. The new chaplain force will serve all city departments as well as Vestavia residents. “We set out to design a program that would be responsive to four constituencies: the Vestavia Hills fire department, the Vestavia Hills police department, the city of Vestavia employees … [Read more...]
Rotarians Respond: Club Thanks First Responders With Shrimp and Skydivers
On April 23, the Vestavia Hills Sunrise Rotary is sponsoring a shrimp boil festival to honor Vestavia Hills police officers and firefighters. This annual event was designed six years ago as “an opportunity to give our first responders recognition,” said Rotary event coordinator Margaret Cook. This year’s event includes a live band and the skydiving team The Casters. Members … [Read more...]