Captain Jeff Rogers: A Dedicated Firefighter's Legacy

0:00It's April 9, this is Birmingham News today, your AI-powered local news. Captain Jeff Rogers, a veteran firefighter with the Pell City Fire Department, passed away Tuesday night after a medical emergency hit him Monday. Evening, he'd served the city for more than 20 years and the fire service for over 25, rising to Captain at station number 4. Rogers showed real grit, bouncing back to full duty after a tough fight with COVID-19 in 2021. And again, this year following cancer, recovery, and active, he led his team there, mentoring young firefighters every step. Colleagues are calling him a dedicated public servant, full of energy, and a family man who cherished his kids and grandkids. Last year, he even earned EMS provider of the year for St. Clair County. Now, flags fly at half-staff across all Pell City fire stations in his honor. The department vows to keep answering calls with the same pride and commitment that define his career. Funeral plans are still pending, but the whole community is rallying thoughts and prayers

1:03for his family and the crew carrying on his legacy.