Huntsville Firefighters Association

Denis Leary didn’t want to do another golf tournament for a fundraiser. Or an auction. But the actor-comedian, currently starring in the Fox comedy “Going Dutch” and best known as the voice of Diego in the “Ice Age” movies, needed more donations for his Leary Firefighters Foundation. Alabama first responders are among the beneficiaries, and among the first to praise the comedian's efforts.

The mayor of Huntsville turned down local firefighters' request for a pay raise.Mayor Tommy Battle says he won't seek higher pay for firefighters in next…