August 7, 2026 — Opelika, AL
In an annual message to residents, the Opelika Fire Department’s chief detailed a busy year of service: 7,037 emergency calls answered, along with 2,250 inspections and pre-fire plans completed.
The department also logged 8,000 student training hours, producing 200 Alabama Fire College accredited certifications — part of what the chief described as a continuing push on professional growth and community involvement.
Source: Dothan Eagle / Opelika-Auburn News
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — August 3 – 9, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 18 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
