Big Cove Volunteer Fire Department

10/06/2026

Road closure in our area

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧
🗓 October 7 - 9
📍 MILLER LANE (James Rd to 287 Miller Rd)

Miller Lane, from address 287 to the intersection of James Road, will be CLOSED beginning Wednesday, October 7th until approximately 3:00pm on Friday, October 9th for culvert replacement. The road will be impassable during this time.
NOTE: To access James Road, you will have to use Sutton Road. James Road will not be accessible from Miller Lane.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve District 3 roads

10/02/2026

Reminder for all regarding photos and posting things on social media. Give families a chance to be informed formally and by family members.

This goes for all incidents to include wrecks!

09/11/2026

🇺🇸Sincere Thank You to Publix Hampton Cove🇺🇸

On behalf of all of the volunteers of Big Cove Volunteer Fire Department and our families, we would like to sincerely thank the Publix Hampton Cove team for thinking of us today and generously donating lunch for our firefighters.
Today, September 11th, is a day that means so much to all of us as Americans, and even more so to those of us who have chosen to serve as first responders. On a day when we pause to remember the lives lost and the courage and sacrifice of so many, your thoughtfulness meant more to us than you may realize.
Our guys are going to truly enjoy the lunch, but it was the handwritten card signed by so many of your employees that really touched us. Knowing that you took the time to think of our department and show your appreciation for what we do made this gesture especially meaningful.
Thank you again to everyone at Publix Hampton Cove for your kindness, generosity, and support of our volunteers. We are incredibly grateful to have such a caring community behind us.
On behalf of Big Cove Volunteer Fire Department, thank you — especially on today of all days. 🇺🇸🚒

With sincere appreciation,
Mitch Smith
Deputy Chief
Big Cove Volunteer Fire Department

09/11/2026

THEY RAN TOWARD THE DANGER SO OTHERS COULD RUN TO SAFETY. 🇺🇸

September 11, 2001 reminds us of one of the deepest truths about being a firefighter: when everyone else is searching for a way out, firefighters are called to find a way in.

That morning, firefighters entered the Twin Towers carrying the weight of their gear—and the responsibility of strangers they had never met. Floor after floor, they climbed toward smoke, fire, and unimaginable danger while helping others make their way down.

343 FDNY firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice.

Behind every helmet was a person with a family. Someone was waiting for them to come home. Someone was hoping to hear their voice again. Yet when the call came, they answered.

That is dedication.

Not the absence of fear, but the willingness to keep moving when someone else’s life depends on you. Not for recognition. Not for applause. Simply because someone needed help.

Today, we remember the 343. We honor their courage, their brotherhood, their dedication to duty, and the families who carried an unimaginable loss.

And we honor every firefighter who continues to put on the uniform knowing that every alarm may ask more of them than they ever expected to give.

To the 343: your final call may have ended, but your courage still echoes through every firehouse and every firefighter who answers the next alarm.

We remember you. We honor you. We will never forget. 🇺🇸🚒

06/28/2026

Today, our wildland fire family is mourning an unimaginable loss.

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, three brave wildland firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires along the Colorado–Utah border. Two additional firefighters were injured in the line of duty and remain in our thoughts as they recover.

There are no words that can truly ease the pain felt by their families, friends, and fellow firefighters. These courageous Firefighters answered the call without hesitation, placing themselves in harm’s way to protect lives, communities, and our nation’s natural resources.

Please keep the families of the fallen, the injured firefighters, and every member of the fire service in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Their courage, commitment, and selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Firefighters . Your final watch is over. We will carry your legacy forward, and we will never forget your sacrifice.

🇺🇸🔥 Always Remember. Never Forget.

06/08/2026

Please see below for neighboring area closure

We are placing barricades at Old Highway 431 at Old Big Cove Rd. The river has risen so far out of banks that the water has covered this intersection. The water is several inches deep and muddy. Drivers of vehicles are at risk from the water and the hidden drop off at the edges of the pavement. More rain is on the way. Please be patient when driving and use caution as any area can flood with additional rain.

04/09/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

New Hope & Owens Cross Roads Areas - Commissioner Hill invites you to the Food & Fellowship Community Day on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 10:30am - 1:00pm. Community Day will be held at our New Hope Office, located at 149 Walnut Street, New Hope, AL 35760. We will be serving hamburgers, provided by Ragland Brothers, and Blue Bell Ice Cream beginning at 11:00am. There will also be live entertainment by New Hope's own Alex Brown, co****le games, large debris drop off for your unwanted household items, hazardous waste drop off, community information tables and drawings for giveaways.
This event is sponsored by New Hope Lions Club, Volkert, and New Hope Funeral Home.

We hope to see you there!