March 12, 2026

Semmes Fire Chief Passes Away After Battle With Cancer

By Dale Hines
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

March 12, 2026

SEMMES, AL. Sadly, today we are joining the Semmes Fire Rescue Department in mourning after Chief Kevin Brooks died Tuesday evening.
An announcement by the fire department stated that the chief passed after a battle with cancer.

“The City of Semmes is saddened to share the passing of our Fire Chief, who faithfully served this community for many years,” the post said. “After a courageous battle with cancer, he passed away last night.”

Chief Brooks was a leader and a mentor to many said one firefighter.

A Facebook post said Brooks dedicated his life to protecting and serving Semmes residents.

“His leadership, commitment, and steady presence helped shape our fire department and made our community a safer place,” it said. “Beyond his role as Fire Chief, he was a neighbor, mentor, and friend to many.”

Brooks set the tone for the department and lives on through the firefighters who served under him, according to the post.

Steve Dawes knew him as a strong leader with a kind heart.

“We are deeply grateful for the years he gave to this city and the example he set through his service and character,” it said. “His legacy will continue to live on through the firefighters he led and the countless lives he touched.”

Fire departments around the area have been publishing messages of condolences.