Farmville Volunteer Fire Department

10/09/2026

06/18/2026

05/16/2026

This week we placed our new truck, Command 810, in service! This truck is replacing an over 20 year old pickup truck that we have been using. A special thanks goes out to Lee County Commissioner Doug Cannon who was helped us tremendously during his tenure as District 1 commissioner, and played an important role in making this project happen. We are excited to add this truck to our fleet to help better serve the citizens in our community! We look forward to many years of service from this vehicle!

05/08/2026

Last week, our members were hard at work framing out the walls at our fire station #2 located at 11000 Lee Road 188. Members took time out of their busy schedules and used their own tools and expertise to complete this project. This will give us more room for shelving and storage, and will add an office and a bathroom to this fire station. A huge thank you goes out to all of our volunteers who made this project happen!

04/15/2026

📢With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately.

Over the past weekend, 50 wildfires burned more than 2,300 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a 500-acre wildfire in Mobile County, one for 412 acres in Coosa County, one for 382 acres in Choctaw County, one for 260 acres in Washington County, and another one for 105 acres in Escambia County.

In the last 30 days, 387 wildfires have burned approximately 15,850 acres of forestland across the state.

“With no measurable rain in sight, the continued extremely dry conditions create dangerous wildfire behavior,” said Oates. “These conditions create the potential for fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer and more of the agency’s firefighting resources to contain. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.”

This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time. Permits for outdoor burning will be restricted only to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets and its citizens. To report a wildfire, call (800) 392-5679. For more information on the current wildfire situation in the state or any other forestry-related issues, contact your local AFC office or visit the agency website at www.forestry.alabama.gov

03/28/2026

📢AFC URGING CAUTION AGAINST WILDFIRES📢

With forecasts calling for elevated wind speeds and a dry front passage across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) strongly discourages any outdoor burning until conditions improve. The agency also points to dropping relative humidity and an increase in wind speed on Saturday as especially concerning.

With the anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, AFC is issuing a Fire Danger Advisory on Friday, March 27. The potential for critical fire weather elevates on Saturday, March 28, increasing the threat issued to a Fire Alert. By Sunday, March 29, the potential for critical fire weather decreases slightly, lowering the threat issued to a Fire Danger Advisory.

The combination of these conditions creates a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer – and more of the agency’s firefighting resources – to contain and ultimately control. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.

Prescribed burn permits will be limited to only Certified Prescribed Burn Managers on Friday. Permits for outdoor burning will not be issued to anyone on Saturday. The AFC plans to resume regular permit issuing on Sunday, March 29, provided improved weather conditions. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

In the last seven days, 147 wildfires have burned approximately 5,600 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a large wildfire in Wilcox County (963 acres), one for 464 acres in Montgomery County, one for 505 acres in Marengo, and four others over 200 acres in Choctaw, Covington, Etowah, and Walker counties.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets as well as its citizens. To report a wildfire, call (800) 392-5679. For more information on the current wildfire situation in the state or any other forestry-related issues, contact your local AFC office or visit the agency website.

03/15/2026

Severe Weather Update #6 for Early Monday Morning (3/16)

The National Weather Service of Birmingham has increased Lee County to a Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for early Monday, March 16th. The current risk forcasted remain to be damaging wind gusts up to 70mph, tornadoes, and large hail (up to quarter-size). Timing has remained for Lee County to 2AM to 6AM Monday morning.

Now is the time to check your multiple alert methods and ensure that you have notifications turned on and your weather radio is functioning properly. The FREE EMA Smartphone app is available for download and FREE alerts sign-up is available on our website! (www.leecoema.com)

02/27/2026

We appreciate Commissioner Doug Cannon and the Lee County Commission for helping make the purchase of our new first responder truck possible!

This Ford F-250 will be utilized as a medical response and command vehicle and will be placed into service in the coming weeks.

This truck will improve how quickly and safely we’re able to serve the Farmville community. We truly appreciate the continued support for our department and the people we’re proud to serve!
Commissioner Cannon has played a vital role in assisting our department with securing funds and necessary equipment to help better serve the citizens of Northwest Lee County! Thank you again to Commissioner Cannon and the Lee County Commission for helping make this possible!

02/13/2026

We have seen an absolutely devastating number of fires recently, with five so far today.

While there is not currently an active burn ban in Lee County, we urge everyone to avoid lighting any fires at the moment. If you must burn something, be sure to have a firebreak and a nearby water source in case something gets outside of that break. As always, but very importantly right now, do NOT leave any fire unattended for any reason.

With dry air and conditions, fires are spreading and have the potential to get out of control quickly. If you see a brush fire or any other fire that has gotten out of control, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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