Miles College News August 12, 2019 MILES COLLEGE SALUTES THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD -- BY DEDICATING A VEHICLE TO THE FAIRFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEN:THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 WHERE: CITY OF FAIRFIELD - FAIRFIELD FIRE Department, 5231 COURT B, FAIRFIELD, AL 35064 DEDICATION TIME: 10:00AM/CDT - 10:30AM/CDT Miles College will salute the City of Fairfield by dedicating a vehicle to the Fairfield Fire Department. This dedication ceremony will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 10:00am/CDT on the property of The City of Fairfield's Fire Department, which is located at 5231 Court B, Fairfield, Alabama 35064. As the City of Fairfield works toward strengthening its infrastructure, President French felt that it was imperative that the institution play a pivotal role in aiding the Fairfield Fire Department. "Miles College loves the Fairfield community" states Dr. George T. French, Jr (14th President of Miles College). "Hence, it's part of our responsibility to help sustain our community through deliberate support of the fire and police departments, and through other means, modes of support" declared President French. The City of Fairfield was founded in 1910, nestled in western Jefferson County and its part of the Birmingham metropolitan area. Miles College is considered the oldest resident (121 years) of the City of Fairfield, Alabama. "This dedication is an opportunity for the Fairfield community and surrounding communities, to show the meaning of a true friendship, and how neighbors love and support each other" said Mayor Eddie Penny. "This vehicle will serve as a great need to our Fire Department; more importantly, this vehicle will be a testament to the wonderful relationship between the City of Fairfield and Miles College. We graciously thank the college" states Mayor Penny. Preeminent Dedication Voices: Chief Willie Rodgers- Welcome & Introduction Fairfield Fire Chief Mayor Eddie Penny Mayor of Fairfield, Alabama Dr. George T. French, Jr. President of Miles College Bobbie Knight Interim President of Miles College ### CONTACT INFORMAION FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES AND INTERVIEWS: Ashley J. Sutton, Director of College Relations (205) 929-1641 and/or asutton@miles.edu<mailto:asutton@miles.edu>