Aliceville Volunteer Fire Department

05/19/2026

On May 19, 2026, at approximately 11:30 AM, the Aliceville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire near the 1500 block of Carrollton Road. Upon arrival, the residence was fully engulfed in flames.

Aliceville Volunteer Fire Department, along with Summerville Volunteer Fire Department, worked quickly to rescue several of the homeowner’s dogs and successfully bring the fire under control.

Chief Derrick Jones would like to personally thank Summerville Fire Department, Aliceville Police Department, Alabama Power, Vyve Broadband, Pickens County Ambulance Service, the citizens who assisted during this incident, and Pickens County E911 for their dedication in call-taking and keeping responders informed during active situations. Your support, teamwork, and willingness to help were greatly appreciated.

A special thank you also goes out to the members of the Aliceville Volunteer Fire Department for their quick response, hard work, and dedication. These men and women are truly the heart and soul of this department.

Please continue to keep the family affected by this fire in your thoughts and prayers.

05/06/2026

Severe weather may be the initial threat, but it could transition into more of a flooding threat as we move into the evening. Storms will produce heavy rainfall and could move over the same areas. Here is the probability that rainfall will exceed flash flood guidance.

05/06/2026

🚨🚨 Updated weather report 🚨🚨

05/05/2026

Attention Citizens of Aliceville, Alabama

🚨 PINNED EMERGENCY ALERT – SEVERE WEATHER 🚨

⚠️ UPDATED Severe Weather Forecast
Wednesday Night – Early Thursday Morning (as of 1:55 PM Tuesday)

🚨 Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) is now forecast for areas along the I-20/59 corridor, including much of Central Alabama. This means a higher potential for:
• 🌪️ Tornadoes
• 🧊 Large hail
• 💨 Damaging winds

A Level 1–2 (Marginal to Slight Risk) remains in place for other parts of Central Alabama.

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⛈️ Timing & Impacts (Overnight Event)
• Storms may begin as early as 6:00 PM Wednesday
• Multiple rounds of storms expected
• Storms will move west to east overnight
• Activity will continue into the early morning hours Thursday
• A slow-moving cold front will drive this system

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⚠️ Preparedness Reminders
• Have your severe weather plan ready
• Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially while sleeping:
• 📻 NOAA Weather Radio
• 📱 Smartphone weather apps
• 🚨 Ensure Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are turned ON
• Identify your safe place (lowest level, interior room, away from windows)

⚠️ Now is a good time to review your safety plan and know the nearest shelter location in case warnings are issued.

STORM SHELTER LOCATIONS

City of Aliceville
• Aliceville City Hall – 419 Memorial Parkway E
• Aliceville National Guard Armory – 539 Memorial Parkway

Aliceville
• 751 5th St NW (Near Joyful News Head Start)
• 332 3rd Ave NE (Near State Farm Insurance & Aliceville Public Library)

Hinton Place
• 1184 MLK Rd., Aliceville

Sapps Community
• 4216 MLK Rd., Aliceville (Intersection of MLK Rd. & Sapps Rd.)

Summerville School
• 7420 County Rd 13, Aliceville

⚠️ Do not wait until the storm is on top of you to seek shelter.
Please check on elderly neighbors and anyone who may need assistance.

🚒 Aliceville Fire Department and Aliceville Police Department will be monitoring shelters and weather conditions throughout the night.

Stay safe,

*Fire Chief Derrick D. Jones

(Disclaimer: These reports are from U.S. National Weather Service (NWS))

05/05/2026

⚠️Significant tornado parameters for Wednesday evening are concerning. This is new data from high-res refresh model. We need to be alert for a tornado risk from Alabama west across Mississippi Wednesday evening. Help spread the word to be weather alert! Greatest risk 6PM-Midnight.

04/30/2026

Good luck Aliceville Track Team! 🐝🐝

We want to wish our STATE BOUND Track Team Members and Coach McGraw the best of luck tomorrow. Lets send some🙏🏾 🙏🏾 up for these young men and women and their coach. Post your best wishes so that they can see The HIVE is ROOTING for them!
GO BIG BLUE 💙💛🐝💨🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

04/21/2026

📢STATEWIDE FIRE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT📢

Statewide Fire Danger is HIGH today!
The Northern half of the state is classified as a High Fire Danger, while the Southern half has increased to a Very High Fire Danger classification.

We continue to urge everyone to avoid outdoor burning as we remain in drought conditions.

For clarity - this is not a ban on outdoor burning. This is a public notice to increase awareness of the drought conditions. As always, if you are burning over a .25 of an acre, you must obtain a burn permit from AFC's dispatch center.

04/13/2026

🚨 ATTENTION CITIZENS OF ALICEVILLE 🚨

🚨 STATEWIDE FIRE ALERT – ALABAMA 🚨

The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Alert, effective until at least April 20.

State Forester Rick Oates issued this alert due to worsening drought conditions and low relative humidity across the state, creating a high risk for wildfires.

Over the past month:
• 387 wildfires have occurred
• 15,850 acres of forestland have burned

🔥 Burning Restrictions in Effect:
• Outdoor burning permits are restricted to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers only
• No general public burning is allowed

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Anyone who burns fields, grasslands, or woodlands without a valid permit may face prosecution for a Class B misdemeanor.

Please use extreme caution and help protect our community by avoiding all outdoor burning during this time.

04/13/2026

HB 116 passed today and has been delivered to the Governor for signature.

The Volunteer Rescue Squad Tuition Reimbursement Program pays tuition on behalf of students who are studying to qualify for emergency medical services personnel licensure from the Alabama Department of Public Health. In exchange for tuition, the students contract with the program to work for at least two years for an ambulance service, a volunteer rescue squad, or a volunteer fire department. Current law authorizes the member schools of the Alabama Community College System, the Alabama Fire College, and the University of South Alabama to provide the necessary educational program to students and receive tuition reimbursement.

03/27/2026

The Alabama Forestry Commission URGING CAUTION AGAINST WILDFIRES

02/04/2026

🚨‼️ Attention Aliceville residents: Weather sirens will be tested today at 12:00 noon. This is only a test. There is no active weather threat at this time.

Thanks,
Chief Jones