East Chilton Fire & Rescue

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This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20.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

03/01/2026

East Chilton was able to assist with a Landing Zone this afternoon to help fly out a young patient.

02/24/2026

Continuing our training to learn how to better take care of the community. Thanks to those that braved the cold last night to continue our learning!

01/28/2026

Thank you to Clanton FD and Cedar Grove Fire Department- Chilton County, AL. for their assistance with a structure fire this morning!

12/16/2025

East Chilton Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank Lake Mitchell Marina for their generosity in providing the venue and meal for our Christmas party! The setting was peaceful and the meal was delicious! We are grateful for their support and appreciation.

11/02/2025

Thanks to Cedar Grove Fire Department- Chilton County, AL. for hosting a great training today on water supply to support fire fighting efforts in a rural setting. We learned a lot on setting up a fire scene for the most efficient ways to supply enough water.

08/08/2025

Thank you to Gap of the mountain fire department and Cedar Grove Fire Department- Chilton County, AL. for thier assistance yesterday afternoon with a residential structure fire. The fire was able to be contained to one room. The fire was controlled in 27 min from the time of dispatch and completely out 9 minutes later. Thanks again to all who were involved.

07/08/2025

Here are several pics taken from the fire boat while we were helping with fireworks on Lake Mitchell.

06/10/2025

Several ECVFD members were able to train on vehicle extrication tonight with Cedar Grove Fire Department- Chilton County, AL. Thanks so much to them for hosting the training for us and other departments to help make us better!

03/05/2025

I would like to thank the men and women who give their time to help keep our community safe. Each one, and their families, make sacrifices of time and effort to provide a service which would not exist without them.

What if the people that make up all these Fire Departments around this county didn’t volunteer. Who would come ? Who would help? Who would put the fire out in your house?
What if they use YOUR excuse and say they just don’t have time?