Mobile renamed a fire station to honor Alexander G. Trenier, its first Black district chief, on October 29, 2025.

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department renamed its Crichton-area station to the Alexander G. Trenier Fire Station on October 29, 2025, honoring the late former deputy chief and Mobile’s first Black district chief, who served from 1987 until his death in February. The ceremony celebrated his 40-year career, leadership, and mentorship, with family, officials, and community members recognizing his legacy of service and dedication. The station now symbolizes his impact and the broader history of Black firefighters in Mobile, including his family’s legacy dating to the 1819 Creole Fire Company No. 1.