After extensive research and discussion from the Foley Fire Department and Foley Police Department, the city has voted to lease radio tower space on an existing Orange Beach tower. The total to prepay for a one-year lease as well as purchase initial equipment was approximately $61,000. According to fire and police officials, the new signal will greatly improve first responder communication in the southeast quadrant, a problem area identified several years ago.
During the last few months, the law enforcement agencies were made aware of a tower located on Canal Road which has premium spots available. The 275-foot tower is located in good proximity to Foley Fire and Police coverage gaps.
“We were able to do a test, we’ve gone all down the beach, all over the Graham Creek area, all the way down around The Wharf, areas that we knew were major problems today,” said Fire Chief Joey Darby.