Ashville Fire and Rescue

03/28/2026

Annual hydrant maintenance and cleanup starts today and will continue through the spring and summer. Be mindful of crew members working near the roads.

03/27/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

IMPACTS...The combination of a dry air mass and windy
conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/27/2026

The Alabama Forestry Commission URGING CAUTION AGAINST WILDFIRES

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

Significant Severe Weather Event Likely Beginning this Evening March 15, 2026By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management AgencyCLANTON – Sunday, 12:00 PM, March 15, 2026…Almost the entire state is now in an Enhanced Risk due to an increase in damaging wind probabilities…Non-...

12/03/2025

Recently one of our own FF/Medic Blount tragically lost his house due to a fire. Thankfully, everyone is safe but they have been left with nothing. If you are able to donate anything the link is below.

chttps://gofund.me/6e8ae1446

This week, one of our own suffered a devastating loss when a fire destroyed … Adam Courington needs your support for Help the Blounts Rebuild After House Fire

07/04/2025

🇺🇸TODAYS THE DAY ASHVILLE‼️❤️🤍💙
Lawn CHAIRS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
We can’t wait to see you all at this years 4th of July celebration! Event starts at 3pm-8:30pm on the square. There will be inflatables for kids to enjoy.
Ashville High Golf team will be hosting a Co****le Tournament at 6pm!
Food + Art & craft vendors!
Trailer with restrooms will be available in front of the courthouse across from the pocket park at Red Light. (White trailer)

• Kick off with Kevin Moore performing National Anthem🇺🇸
•Berritt Haynes performing live from 3-5pm
•Watermelon Contest begins 5-6pm (details listed below)
•Karaoke on the square with DJ Chris Cash 6-8pm
•Fireworks will be at Ashville Sports Complex and begin at 9pm. (Gartrell Dr, Ashville, AL 35953)
🚫• Ashville First Baptist Car show has been canceled due to low number of participants. 🚫

🍉 Watermelon Contest Rules and Guidelines.
This will be a No Hands watermelon eating contest. There will be special prizes provided by local businesses to all winners. If possible please sign up before 4:30pm! 🍉
Ages
2T-4T
5-10
11-16
17+


94.1 FM The River will be providing the music for the fireworks show and live-streaming the event on facebook. We are accepting local sponsors at $99. Live-stream spots throughout the 3:00-8:30 event as well as special mentions before and after the livestream of the fireworks as well as social media posts the week prior. We will also be mentioning our sponsors on our radio morning show. CONTACT JAMISON TAYLOR AT 205-753-3476 or [email protected] for more info.

06/25/2025

We urge everyone that is in this heat to drink water and stay as cooled of as possible. The heat is a very dangerous thing and symptoms can happen quickly.

06/25/2025

Update 1240: spill has been contained and cleaned, crews are back in service

‼️‼️Ashville Fire is out at the south bound rest area on I-59 with a fuel leak. Springville Fire Department is en route for hazmat remediation

06/07/2025

⚠️⚠️ 8th Ave between 5th St (US HWY 231) and 7th st is shut down due to a tree down with power lines on it. Please use an alternate route