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11, A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR MAYOR RANDALL L. WOODFIN As the mayor of Birmingham, I want to thank you for your interest in the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service fire chief position. Every day, the fire fighters at our 31 stations selflessly put their well-being aside to protect others. While residents sleep at night, they are awake, knowing that at the sound of an alarm, they're ready to rush into action. While others flee from danger, they instinctively run toward it. This is what courage looks like. Our fire department is full of brave souls willing to do whatever it takes to make another person's day better. Whether it's fighting a fire, hosting a fire expo, saving a life or mentoring children, our fire fighters strive to keep our community healthy, informed and safe. In November 2018, our department secured a Class 1 rating from the Insurance Services Office for its fire protection. Such a rating can lead to lower insurance rates for homes and businesses in the Magic City. This accomplishment is just one of countless achievements the department has made through the years. We have award-winning employees, including the city's only nationally -ranked arson dog, Alma. If you are new to Birmingham, you will discover that we are a city focused on putting people first. If you are familiar with the city, I encourage you to reflect on the many reasons people love this area. We have award-winning restaurants, exciting entertainment districts and world -changing historic sites, just to name a few. We are a city of builders from the steel mills of the past to the start-ups of the present. We are a city on the move, propelled by a progressive spirit. That progressive spirit can be found in our first responders. They do this work because they were born for this. They were born to make a difference. They were born for greatness. They were born to be heroes. And I'm incredibly proud of them. Again, thank you for considering Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service, where pride, bravery, and commitment are practiced daily.