The city of East Point will host a ceremony and dedication of fire station No. 4 at 2 p.m. Friday, March 29.
The Hose Uncoupling Ceremony will in honor of Chief Rosemary Roberts Cloud. The fire station and training facility at 2222 Ben Hill Road will be named after her. And the unveiling ceremony is taking place on Chief Cloud’s birthday.
On April 2, 2002, the city of East Point made history by naming Chief Cloud as its first black female fire chief in the city and in the United States, according to city officials.
She was the fire chief in East Point for 12 years before retiring in 2015. Under her command, she convened teams of firefighters to create and implement public education and fire prevention programs. As a result of her leadership, the East Point Fire Department aggressively enforces fire codes, conducts detailed inspections and eagerly attends local schools and neighborhood meetings to showcase their fire prevention programs. Chief Cloud’s career in fire services spans 30 years.
The Chief Rosemary Roberts Cloud Fire Station & Training Facility is a $3.25-million dollar project. The 12,000 square foot facility consists of four engine bays with a manufactured burn tower located in the rear. The burn tower will serve as a training location for firefighters in East Point and surrounding jurisdictions.
Information: eastpointcity.org
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