Collins Chapel Fire & Rescue

08/11/2026

We want to extend a huge thank you to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council for their incredible donation of a full pallet of canned drinking water.

Many people do not know that current laws strictly prohibit fire departments from using tax dollars to purchase drinking water unless it is being used directly during an active emergency incident. This makes donations like this absolutely vital for our daily operations.

This clean drinking water will be used to keep our firefighters and neighboring partners hydrated during training sessions, maintenance days, and volunteer activities. We are deeply grateful for this support, which directly helps us stay ready to serve our community. Thank you for looking out for our volunteers!

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07/26/2026

07/12/2026

We were honored to host the Clanton Lions Club as the first event in our new facility.

We will share details soon about the grand opening event for the building.

06/15/2026

Don't forget the runoff election vote is tomorrow! You will vote at the same polling location as you did the primary election.

05/19/2026

Don't forget to vote today! Collins Chapel Baptist Church is still the voting location for those that are assigned the Collins Chapel voting poll.

03/27/2026

📢AFC URGING CAUTION AGAINST WILDFIRES📢

With forecasts calling for elevated wind speeds and a dry front passage across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) strongly discourages any outdoor burning until conditions improve. The agency also points to dropping relative humidity and an increase in wind speed on Saturday as especially concerning.

With the anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, AFC is issuing a Fire Danger Advisory on Friday, March 27. The potential for critical fire weather elevates on Saturday, March 28, increasing the threat issued to a Fire Alert. By Sunday, March 29, the potential for critical fire weather decreases slightly, lowering the threat issued to a Fire Danger Advisory.

The combination of these conditions creates a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer – and more of the agency’s firefighting resources – to contain and ultimately control. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.

Prescribed burn permits will be limited to only Certified Prescribed Burn Managers on Friday. Permits for outdoor burning will not be issued to anyone on Saturday. The AFC plans to resume regular permit issuing on Sunday, March 29, provided improved weather conditions. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

In the last seven days, 147 wildfires have burned approximately 5,600 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a large wildfire in Wilcox County (963 acres), one for 464 acres in Montgomery County, one for 505 acres in Marengo, and four others over 200 acres in Choctaw, Covington, Etowah, and Walker counties.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets as well as 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.

02/19/2026

2/18/2026

Engine 11 and Pumper Tanker 11 responded to assist Gap of the Mountain in their first due on a reported residential structure fire.

Clanton, Cedar Grove and East Chilton also responded.

Heavy smoke was observed throughout the response. First arriving units confirmed it was a working fire. After an aggressive interior attack, the fire was brought under control and contained to the origin side of the mobile home

There is a special group of great firefighters who are making a difference throughout Chilton County. Keep up the hard work, men.

02/01/2026

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01/23/2026

1/21/2026

Collins Chapel units had the to opportunity to assist Jemison Fire Department as automatic aid on a reported structure fire. Crews were able to contain the fire quickly.


Pumper-Tanker 11 and Tanker 11 provided water supply and assistance with ventilation.

Thorsby and Cedar Grove units assisted as well.

01/10/2026

The community storm shelter is open.
13274 County Road 29

As storms enter the state, please have a way to receive warnings.