East Chilton Fire & Rescue

08/18/2026

A big thank you to Haynes LifeFlight for conducting a Landing Zone training for the department last night. It is always good to be reminded of the important aspects to keep in mind when establishing a Landing Zone so we can provide the best services to our community when seconds count!

08/12/2026

East Chilton would like thank Anheuser-Busch for the donation of canned drinking water! This really helps to have water to drink as we fight structure and wildfire in our coverage area. This generous program goes along way to supplement our efforts as we serve the community.

06/27/2026

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ECVFD personnel responded to assist with this incident. All parties involved recieved assessment or treatment by ECVFD or RPS personnel. Please be safe while you enjoy the water activities this summer!

COOSA COUNTY – A two-vessel crash that occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 26, resulted in two individuals being ejected and one injury. Natasha L. Holt, 38, of Munford, who was a passenger, in the 17ft Bumblebee Bass boat, was ejected when the Bumblebee collided with the 17ft Nova Bass boat, operated by Duncan B. Davis, 24, of Deatsville. Holt was recovered from the water and transported to Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery for treatment.

Trevor D. Howell, 30, of Munford, who was the operator of the Bumblebee, was also ejected and recovered from the water, however, was not injured as a result of the collision. Davis was also not injured as a result of the collision.

The crash occurred in Hatchet Creek on Lake Mitchell in Coosa County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division continue to investigate.

04/14/2026

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📢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