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<font color="scarlet" face="garamond" size="6">Safeguarding Our Community</font></a> </p>
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<li><a href="#govment">City Government</a> </li>
<li><a href="#fire">Fire Department</a> </li>
<li><a href="#police">Police Department</a> </li>
<li><a href="#citizen">Citizen Involvement</a> </li>
<li><a href="hospital.html">St. Clair Regional Hospital</a> </li>
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<p>Pell City&#146;s Mayor and five council members elected by district, is a prime example
of what makes the town work along with the fast growth. City Hall is a combination of long
time residents and newcomers who, &#147;feel that change is going to bring positive
results as we adjust to absorb the growth. Since Pell city is a sought after location, our
city government has people who are more than qualified for their jobs. In this size
town,&#148; the mayor continues, &#147;you are more personally involved. Elected officials
see local people often and they expect a lot of us. What&#146;s more, there is opportunity
for everyone to be involved. In fact,&#148; he adds with a smile, &#147;expect to be
involved. If you don&#146;t, we&#146;ll come and get you.&#148; </p>
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<h2><a name="govment">City Government</a></h2>
<p>Mayor and five council members, serving four year terms meet on the second and fourth
Mondays, 6 p.m., City Hall. The total budget of 4 million only four years ago has doubled
to 8 million. Presently the city is in good financial shape with every intention of
keeping it that way. A ten year plan to deal with the city&#146;s phenomenal future growth
is a major item on the agenda. Phone (205) 338-3330. </p>
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<h3><a name="fire">Fire Department</a></h3>
<p><img src="images/fire.jpg" align="right" WIDTH="386" HEIGHT="203"> &#147;This town is
bursting at the seams,&#148; observes the Fire Chief and he and 31 employees are working
to assure that growth is safe. A third fire station opened recently and a fourth one is
planned for the future.&nbsp; Fire fighters, all state certified, are supported by our
pump trucks, a new rescue unit, a ladder truck, and a service truck to furnish an on-site
supply of oxygen. Of the 12 paramedics the chief says, &#147;I would put my fire medics
against anybody in the state.&#148; Fire prevention is a major emphasis, the best example
being Pell City&#146;s fully-sprinkled elementary school that is schedule to open for next
school year and is the only one in Alabama. Phone (205) 338-6006. </p>
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<h4>Fire Academy</h4>
<p>Training &#147;Alabama&#146;s Bravest&#148; is the motto of the fire academy located in
Pell City and under the jurisdiction of the city&#146;s fire chief. One reason the
city&#146;s fire department is privy to the latest technology and training methods is
this, the only accredited fire academy in northeast Alabama. </p>
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<h3><a name="police">Police Department</a></h3>
<p>24 employees are proud of the lower than average crime rate for a city of this size.
All police officers are certified and maintain training sessions over minimum
requirements. They patrol 280,000 miles per year in patrol cars equipped with
state-of-the-art video cameras. Two DARE officers teach drug prevention in all schools. A
comprehensive E-911 system further protects citizens. Phone: (205) 884-3334. </p>
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<p>City officials, recognizing the vital part they play in orderly growth, give both fire
and police departments consistent support. </p>
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<h2><a name="citizen">Citizen Involvement</a></h2>
<p>There is a strong vein of caring that runs throughout Pell City involving thousands of
citizens. The United Way campaign is highly successful. Habitat for Humanity uses hands on
skills. Love Pantry supplies food for those in need. Bridge Builders, a unique program
begun by a small group of Pell City residents to plan children&#146;s summer activities
has grown to encompass the entire year and the entire town. </p>
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<h3>Civic Clubs and Interest Groups</h3>
<p>Civic clubs and interest groups abound, fun for everyone and a great way to meet
people. Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Civitan, Business &amp; Professional Women, Daughters of
the American Revolution, Garden Clubs, Alumni groups, Square Dance Clubs, Animal Shelter
are just a few of the diverse groups. </p>
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