West Blount Fire District - Hayden

08/31/2026

A huge THANKS to Commissioner Allen Armstrong and the rest of the District 1 crew for all the hard work resurfacing our parking lot at Station 1. It was long over due and will provide easier access to our training facility.

08/21/2026

This week, West Blount Fire & EMS District hosted and instructed an Apparatus Operator course through the Alabama Fire College.

Firefighters from West Blount, Locust Fork, and Birmingham Fire spent the week learning that operating a fire apparatus is about much more than simply driving a fire truck. Students received hands-on instruction on how fire apparatus operate internally, including the pumping systems, components, calculations, and principles that allow us to safely and effectively move water on the fire ground.

We’re building the future of the fire service right here in Hayden…and that’s certainly something to be proud of.

08/14/2026

We don’t just talk about community service…we live it.

Like many rural fire departments, our service to the community goes far beyond emergency calls. While shift personnel were testing fire hydrants, Chief Jones and Captain Watkins spent the afternoon at Hayden High School cleaning inches of mud from the parking lot after recent flooding left behind a potential hazard for students, staff, and visitors.

Sometimes serving your community means answering the call. Other times, it means grabbing a hose and getting to work.

08/12/2026

West Blount Fire and EMS District is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. Applicants must possess Firefighter I/II certification, with preference given to candidates who also hold a current EMT license.
The district offers Employer paid Health Insurance, 100% employer-matched 401(k) and tuition reimbursement for Alabama Fire College classes.
West Blount Fire and EMS District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Email resumes to:
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08/03/2026

Serving rural Alabama comes with unique challenges. They don’t always take the form of a fire or medical emergency, and the people answering the call aren’t always firefighters, paramedics, or law enforcement officers.

Yesterday, West Blount Fire & EMS was notified that a private roadway had completely washed out, leaving an entire community without reliable emergency access. Because the road is privately owned, the County Commission was unable to perform the repairs.

It didn’t take long for Jarred and Bobby Jones of J&J Excavating to step in. Without hesitation, and even on Jarred’s son’s third birthday, they donated their time, equipment, and expertise to restore access so emergency responders could once again reach the residents who depend on that road.

Our Board Chairman, Marty Stover, worked alongside Jarred and Bobby throughout the day as they tackled the repairs and reopened the roadway.

On behalf of West Blount Fire & EMS and the residents served by this road, thank you, Jarred and Bobby, for your generosity and your commitment to this community. Your willingness to help when it mattered most is a reminder that protecting our community takes all of us.

07/27/2026

We’ve been talking hydrants within our territory, or lack thereof, for quite some time.

It didn’t take long for our friends over at the Blount County Water Authority to reach out to see what they could do and how we could partner to solve the issues. Within THIRTY DAYS of that initial conversation, Blount Water installed a new hydrant.

A special thanks goes out to the team over at Blount County Water Authority!

Be on the lookout for many more hydrants to be installed throughout the territory (where water mains will support them) as we continue to build strategic partnerships to stabilize our fire protection infrastructure and capabilities!

07/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out and made the Pop-Up Splash Pad a HUGE success! Please share your photos in the comments below!

07/17/2026

Don’t forget - SPLASH PAD TODAY!

The weather looks favorable for a great day playing in the water!

HHS Gym Parking Lot
1-3pm

07/16/2026

Arrangements for Chief Steve Bowden:

Monday July 20, 2026 - Jefferson Memorial
Public Visitation from 2 until 3 with services to follow.

View Steve R. Bowden's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/15/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of former Fire Chief Steve Bowden.

Chief Bowden was a founding member of the West Blount Fire Department in the 1980s and dedicated his life to serving the citizens of Blount County. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as Fire Chief of the West Blount Volunteer Fire Department, Chairman of the Blount County Fire & EMS Association, and Blount County Forester with the Alabama Forestry Commission.

The impact Chief Bowden made on our firefighters, our District, Blount County, and the countless lives he touched will endure for generations. His legacy of service, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

We extend our deepest condolences to Mrs. Mary Bowden, the Bowden family, and all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside Chief Bowden. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Our District, our County, and our community will forever be grateful for the sacrifices and lasting contributions of Chief Steve Bowden.