Pell City Fire Department Mourns Lost Hero

0:00It's April 9th. This is Birmingham News today, your AI-powered local news. Pell City Fire Department just shared some tough news. Captain Jeff Rogers passed away Wednesday 9th, April 8th, following a medical emergency on the previous Monday. He dedicated over 20 years to the department and more than 25 years told him on fire service, leading as captain at fire station number 4. Earlier this year, in 2025, he earned EMS provider of the year for St. Clair County, a big nod to his skills on the front line. Folks around here remember him from his brutal fight with COVID back in 2021 when he battled it for two months before making a full comeback to work in 2022. Then in 2024, cancer hit hard, but he powered through to full duty again. His story hits deep in a tight-knit community like Pell City, where firefighters like Rogers are family, saving lives day in and day out. Losing him leaves a real gap in their ranks. The department's honoring his legacy now, reminding everyone of the quiet heroes who keep

1:03us safe. Stay strong out there.