Cedar Grove Fire Department- Chilton County, AL.

10/28/2026

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10/09/2026

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Interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter?

Cedar Grove Fire Department is looking for new members to join our team.

If you’re 18 or older and interested in serving your community, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re 17, you may also be able to begin training before your 18th birthday.

This is also a great opportunity for high school students or anyone interested in starting a career in the Fire/EMS service. Over the years, we’ve had several people get their start as volunteers with our department and go on to become career firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.

No previous experience or training is required.

As a volunteer, there are opportunities for training and certifications, including:

• Certified Volunteer Firefighter
• EMT
• Advanced EMT
• Paramedic
• Alabama Volunteer Responder Tax Credit Incentive
• EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic reimbursement opportunities
• Other fire, rescue, and EMS training opportunities

Cedar Grove Fire Department is a 100% volunteer department operating out of two stations and responding to an average of 450–500 fire and EMS calls each year.

There’s an opportunity for everyone, including:

• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services / First Responder
• Support Roles

Requirements:

• 18 years old or older (17-year-olds may begin training before turning 18)
• No felonies
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Preferably live within 5 miles of the CGFD coverage area. Those living outside the 5-mile area may be considered with approval from the CGFD Board of Directors.
• Willing to learn, train, and be an active member of the department

Being a volunteer is more than just responding to calls. You’ll have the opportunity to help people in your community, protect lives and property, gain valuable experience, and build friendships along the way.

We’re proud of the family environment we have at Cedar Grove, and we’re always looking for people who want to be a part of it.

Come be a part of our team.

If you’re interested, fill out an application here:

10/06/2026

September Update – Cedar Grove Fire Department

September was a very busy month for Cedar Grove Fire Department, with our department having 53 calls for service.

Of those calls, 26 were within the CGFD jurisdiction, while 27 were outside our jurisdiction assisting neighboring departments through mutual aid.

Our September calls included:

• 23 Emergency Medical
• 12 Vegetation/Grass Fires
• 3 Structure Fires
• 2 Lift Assists
• 2 Police Matters
• 1 Motor Vehicle Accident
• 1 Vehicle Fire
• 1 Gas Leak
• 1 Power Line Down
• 1 Authorized Controlled Burn
• 6 Cancelled En Route

Training Update

Despite the busy call volume, our members continued weekly training throughout September. Training included a Haynes Life Flight Landing Zone class, water supply training, and continued progress with our Fire Support Person/160 class.

FEMA AFG Grant Award

We are also pleased to announce that Cedar Grove Fire Department was awarded a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for 27 new SCBAs and 2 RIT kits.

This equipment will be a significant upgrade for our department and, most importantly, will help improve the safety of our firefighters while operating in hazardous environments.

September kept our members busy both at home and assisting our neighboring departments. We appreciate the dedication of our members who continue to answer the call, train each week, and work to better serve our community.

Thank you to our community for your continued support of Cedar Grove Fire Department. 🚒

09/30/2026

We are grateful to receive a $34,955 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support our emergency response efforts. This funding was used to purchase Battery Operated Extrication Tools, helping ensure our department is better equipped to serve the Cedar Grove community. Thank you to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, our local Firehouse Subs restaurant Alabaster, Alabama and the generous donors who made this possible!

09/27/2026

Interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter?

Cedar Grove Fire Department is looking for new members to join our team.

If you’re 18 or older and interested in serving your community, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re 17, you may also be able to begin training before your 18th birthday.

This is also a great opportunity for high school students or anyone interested in starting a career in the Fire/EMS service. Over the years, we’ve had several people get their start as volunteers with our department and go on to become career firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.

No previous experience or training is required.

As a volunteer, there are opportunities for training and certifications, including:

• Certified Volunteer Firefighter
• EMT
• Advanced EMT
• Paramedic
• Alabama Volunteer Responder Tax Credit Incentive
• EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic reimbursement opportunities
• Other fire, rescue, and EMS training opportunities

Cedar Grove Fire Department is a 100% volunteer department operating out of two stations and responding to an average of 450–500 fire and EMS calls each year.

There’s an opportunity for everyone, including:

• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services / First Responder
• Support Roles

Requirements:

• 18 years old or older (17-year-olds may begin training before turning 18)
• No felonies
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Preferably live within 5 miles of the CGFD coverage area. Those living outside the 5-mile area may be considered with approval from the CGFD Board of Directors.
• Willing to learn, train, and be an active member of the department

Being a volunteer is more than just responding to calls. You’ll have the opportunity to help people in your community, protect lives and property, gain valuable experience, and build friendships along the way.

We’re proud of the family environment we have at Cedar Grove, and we’re always looking for people who want to be a part of it.

Come be a part of our team.

If you’re interested, fill out an application here:

Please click the link to complete this form.

09/23/2026

🚒 BIG NEWS FOR OUR DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY! 🚒

We are excited to announce that our department has been awarded a $272,060.95 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)!

The grant requires a 5% local match of $13,603.05 and will allow our department to purchase:

• 27 new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) that meet today’s current standards
• Spare SCBA cylinders
• An individual SCBA facepiece for each member
• 2 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Kits

This investment will replace and upgrade critical equipment our firefighters depend on when operating in hazardous and immediately dangerous to life or health environments.

Receiving this grant allows us to make a significant investment in firefighter safety and operational readiness while greatly reducing the financial burden this equipment would otherwise place on our local community.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our grant writer and our elected officials whose hard work, support, and advocacy helped make this award possible. We sincerely appreciate their commitment to our firefighters, our department, and the safety of the community we serve.

We are also grateful for the continued support of our community and our department members. This award represents a major step forward in ensuring our firefighters have the equipment they need to safely and effectively answer the call.

09/09/2026

⚠️ CONTROLLED BURN NOTICE ⚠️

The large column of smoke currently visible throughout much of our area and neighboring areas is coming from an approximately 87-acre controlled burn in the area of County Road 232 (Five Mile Dirt Road).

There is no reason for alarm. The burn is being conducted under controlled conditions, and the situation is under control.

Residents throughout the surrounding area may continue to see and smell smoke as the burn progresses.

Please help us spread the word to prevent unnecessary concern or reports.

09/05/2026

AUGUST 2026 MONTHLY REPORT:

August was another busy and productive month at Cedar Grove Fire Department.

Our members responded to 39 calls for service, bringing CGFD to 289 total calls through August 31, 2026.

August Calls
• 13 Emergency Medical
• 11 Cancelled
• 6 Lift Assists
• 5 Structure Fires
• 2 No Incident Found
• 1 Fire Alarm
• 1 Brush Fire

Of those calls, 26 were within the CGFD coverage area and 13 were outside our coverage area, assisting our neighboring departments and communities.

Top Responder: Austin Davis with 13 responses.

But answering calls is only part of what happens behind the scenes at CGFD. August was also a big month for training, equipment, and readiness.

• Annual Pump and Ladder Testing completed
• Annual SCBA and Cascade System PM and Flow Testing completed
• Jimmy Minor passed Fire Officer I
• Jacob Davis passed Fire Instructor I
• Tucker Bradford began Paramedic school
• James Carpenter began Advanced EMT school
• New battery-powered extrication tools delivered and placed in-service

Thank you to our members for the hours they dedicate to training, maintaining equipment, and answering the call — and thank you to our community for your continued support.