Enterprise Volunteer Fire and Rescue - Chilton County Alabama

10/09/2026

Both tornado shelters at Enterprise Volunteer Fire & Rescue are open and ready for tonight and tomorrow if needed. Everyone stay weather aware!

10/08/2026

Now is the time to prepare! Make sure you have meds, snacks, drinks, flashlights and batteries. Make sure weather radio is working or you have several ways to hear if we go under any warnings. Get prepared now, have a plan or a backpack ready in case you have to go to a storm shelter. Looks like it may be here in central Alabama Friday night into all day Saturday. Stay safe and weather aware.

I have issued a state of emergency for 40 counties.

Forecasts continue to show the real likelihood that the tropical system brewing in the Gulf could impact Alabama as a hurricane as early as Friday.

While I hope for minimal impacts, we must take preparations seriously.

08/04/2026

We are grateful to and for their support through the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign! Fast hydration is essential for our firefighters working in summer heat, during wildfires, and on long calls. Thank you so much.

05/06/2026

Everyone stay weather aware today and tomorrow!The tornado shelters at both Enterprise Vol. Fire stations are unlocked and ready if needed. May 5, 2026

05/06/2026

Everyone stay weather aware today and tonight !

⚠️FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: In my latest
analysis I still see a more elevated tornado risk across south and west areas. That said, with every event that involves severe storms this time of year, an isolated tornado risk is often present. We just need to watch these areas highlighted for a significant tornado risk. Also, gusty winds, hail, and even the risk for some localized flooding; a stormy evening across the state. Just stay weather alert, have a plan, and I promise we will keep you well informed every step of the way. Look for me back here soon with a LIVE update and answering questions, so make sure you are following. Also, keep it on channel 6. We will be live at the top and bottom of every hour!

04/13/2026

📢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

03/27/2026

Please don’t burn this weekend.

Please refrain from burning this weekend as conditions are highly favorable for wildfires!

03/27/2026

RED FLAG WARNING: A "red flag warning" is in effect tomorrow for AL/MS/GA/SC and some of the adjacent states. A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when weather and fuel conditions are favorable for rapid wildfire growth and extreme fire behavior.

A very dry airmass will move into the Deep South tomorrow; humidity levels will be in the 20-25 percent range, and north winds will gust to 30 mph at times.

No outdoor burning tomorrow.

03/16/2026

Both Enterprise Volunteer Fire Departments, tornado shelter is unlocked if needed tonight ! 3-15-26

03/15/2026

March 15, 2026 Everyone stay weather aware tonight! We are now level 3 for strong winds, tornadoes, etc. Prepare now for storms tonight. Tornado shelters at Both Enterprise Fire stations will be unlocked later this evening. Stay aware and safe.