“The Daphne Fire Department has transformed itself from the all volunteer department of twenty years ago to the professional fire department of today. We still utilize our community's volunteers, but there is also a group of professional firefighters standing ready to answer any call for help. I am proud of all my firefighters and believe that they are the best group of professionals ever assembled for the purposes of community service. Whatever our citizens needs: fire suppression, medical response or removal from entangled automobile accidents; the Daphne Fire Department stands ready to provide rapid and professional assistance to the citizens and visitors of our great city. I welcome any comments or suggestions you may have that may improve our service to you.”

“Again, thank you - from YOUR Fire department!”

About Fire Chief James White:

• Chief White began his firefighting career on August 8, 1977 with the Prichard Fire Department in Prichard , Alabama . He ascended through the ranks having served in every position. He was promoted to Fire-Service Driver in 1984, Captain in 1986, District Chief in 1993 and finally to Fire Chief in 1998. Chief White retired from the Prichard Fire Department in December 2006. Chief White began his second career in the fire service when he was hired as the Fire Chief for the City of Daphne in August 2007.
  
  
• Chief White holds a degree in Fire Science from Bishop State Community college and a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Dillard University in New Orleans , Louisiana .
  
  
• Chief White has served on the Daphne Utility Board and presently serves as a member of the Daphne Planning Commission; he is a board member for the Daphne Boys and Girls Club and Executive Patron for the Baldwin County Board of Education.

Chief White lives in Daphne with his wife Vonametris; they have three sons .