Kinston Volunteer Fire Department

03/26/2026

01/31/2026

Anybody else’s ATT service down

09/30/2025

Fire Danger Advisory Issued by the AFC

As drought conditions worsen, due to the recent lack of precipitation and high temperatures, the Alabama Forestry Commission is issuing a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory. Until the state receives sufficient rainfall to alleviate the severe dry situation, especially in central Alabama, this elevated fire danger will persist for the foreseeable future.

Mitigation measures should be considered to protect lives and property from wildfire damage. If possible, refrain from burning until fire danger has diminished. Always obtain a permit for prescribed burns, and ensure adequate equipment and personnel are present. Never leave a fire until it is safely extinguished. Conduct post-burn patrols for several days to ensure that reignition has not occurred and firebreaks have not been compromised. In residential areas, be sure to have a water hose prepared and adjacent to the burning area. After burning debris piles, it is necessary to thoroughly soak the area until cold.

As this advisory continues and potentially escalates, it is essential to maintain situational awareness. Burning debris piles can continue to smolder for multiple days, eventually spreading out of a previously contained area. Under these critically dry conditions, chances of embers igniting outside of the main burn area are increased. Fires in areas with deep duff (layers of decaying vegetable matter covering the ground under trees) can also continue to burn for extended periods of time, potentially causing tree mortality. Driving vehicles into tall grasses, as well as equipment use such as bush-hogging, hay baling, or mulching, can spark ignition.

The Alabama Forestry Commission will continue to monitor the strengthening drought and wildfire statistics across the state. The agency will evaluate if further restrictions are needed in the coming weeks.

03/26/2025

PS. Kinston fire department is selling raffle tickets for tickets to South Alabama speedway, to raise money for much needed equipment. Tickets can be purchased at Kinston town hall or from one of Kinstons volunteer fire fighters, and any donations would be greatly appreciated.

09/11/2024

Proud to be a first Responder

08/24/2024

The “what if’s”
What if we decided someone else can do it but no one else did.
What if we lay in bed saying someone else will answer the call but no one did.
What if you can help your community, a neighbor, a friend, or someone you don’t even know!
What if you play a small part in a big change in someone’s life!
Volunteer departments are hurting all over the United States because of what if’s.
Join today and become a vital part of a group of people who turn the “what if’s” into a “I CAN”

08/16/2024

This post was made in 2019. As you can imagine everything on this list has gone up in price. With us being a volunteer department we try and get the most use of our equipment before replacing. When bunker gear only having a 10 year life span our time is running near on replacement. We are in the process of setting up some fundraising events to assist in benefiting raising money but our biggest contribution is from the people of our community supporting your local Fire department. Donations in a small town volunteer department are what keeps the wheels turning. If you would like to donate to the kinston fire department. You can contact this page, contact Chief Hatcher, drop by Town hall at 856 North Main Street, if it’s after hours you may use the water bill Drop box with Fire Department donation wrote on the envelope. Thank you for the contribution to the Kinston Fire Department.