Barnett Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department

05/25/2026

🇺🇲Honoring the Brave 🇺🇸

​Today, the members of the Barnett Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our nation’s Armed Forces.
​Their courage, dedication, and selflessness are the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy today. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never fully be repaid.
​As you enjoy today with family and friends, please join us in taking a moment of silence to remember the fallen and keep their families in your thoughts and to remember what today is really about.
​We will never forget.

05/15/2026

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APERI Training Classes

The Alabama Pipeline Emergency Response Initiative (APERI) is a joint effort between the Alabama Fire College and pipeline operators such as South Alabama Gas.

This course provides essential training on identifying potential issues involving natural gas pipelines and responding safely and effectively during pipeline emergencies.

The class is open to all first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, emergency management personnel, city employees, forestry personnel, and others.

All attendees will receive an Alabama Fire College “Non-Cert” certificate for HAZMAT continuing education training.

Please refer to the flyer for class dates, times, and locations within our service area. We encourage everyone to attend and help improve pipeline safety in our communities.

05/10/2026

🌸Happy Mother’s Day from Barnett Crossroads VFD! 🌸

Barnett Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish a very special Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in our community.
​To the mothers who serve alongside us, the wives and moms of our firefighters, and all our wonderful neighbors, THANK YOU for your strength, your sacrifice, and your heart. You are the foundation of our families and our community.
​We hope your day is filled with love and appreciation!🌸

05/09/2026

Master heavy vehicle rescue operations with AFC’s Heavy Rescue course! Learn size-up, stabilization, lifting/moving vehicles, victim disentanglement, access/egress, and incident termination based on NFPA 1006 standards.

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05/07/2026

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL BALDWIN...
SOUTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA...NORTHWESTERN SANTA ROSA AND NORTHWESTERN
ESCAMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 645 AM CDT...

At 602 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Atmore, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Atmore, Brewton, Century, Flomaton, East Brewton, Jay, Pollard,
Riverview, Bratt, I65 And CR 1, I65 And AL 21, and Poarch Creek
Reservation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for south central
and southwestern Alabama...and northwestern Florida.

05/04/2026

💙❤️ ​On May 4th, we observe International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD). This is a day to recognize and honor the incredible men and women who run toward the danger to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.

👨‍🚒🚒 To firefighters everywhere: We see you, we appreciate you, and we honor you

The Red & Blue Ribbon: You might see people wearing a simple ribbon today. The Red represents the element of fire, while the Blue represents the water used to defeat it. Together, they signify the balance of the profession.

05/04/2026

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05/01/2026

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Two of our investigators recently attended a training session with representatives from the Alabama Public Health Department in reference to child deaths. They asked us to share this information.

04/30/2026

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Do you have personnel interested in starting a career in EMS? The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is a great first step.

This entry-level program introduces the fundamentals of emergency care, preparing students to provide immediate, lifesaving assistance while awaiting higher-level providers. It’s designed for those looking to serve their communities, especially in rural areas, or for anyone wanting a pathway into EMS.

Students who complete the course are eligible to test for the National Registry EMR certification, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to assess patients, manage emergencies, and support EMS teams in real-world situations.

Whether you’re exploring a new career or building a foundation for advanced certifications like EMT or paramedic, the EMR course is a flexible and practical starting point. www.alabamafirecollege.org/emr

04/16/2026

Honoring Our Lifeline: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
​This week, Barnett Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department joins agencies across the country in celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
​While you see our trucks on the road and our firefighters on the scene, there is a dedicated team of professionals working behind the scenes who make our response possible: our dispatchers.
​The First "First Responders"
​Often heard but rarely seen, telecommunicators are the steady voices in the dark. They are the calm during the storm, gathering critical information, providing life-saving instructions over the phone, and ensuring our firefighters have the exact details they need to arrive quickly and safely.
​Why We Celebrate
​Precision Under Pressure: They manage multiple radio channels and emergency calls simultaneously without missing a beat.
​The Link to Safety: They serve as the vital link between a citizen in distress and the help they need.
​Support for Our Crew: They watch over us while we are on a call, tracking our location and ensuring backup is always ready.
​To the dispatchers who answer the call 24/7/365: Thank you for your dedication, your professionalism, and for being the heartbeat of public safety.