Styx River Volunteer Fire Department

08/05/2026

🚒 Answer the Call. Serve Your Community. 🚒

Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter?

The Styx River Volunteer Fire Department is looking for dedicated men and women who want to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors. No previous experience is required—we provide the training, equipment, and support you need to become part of our team. We also have a Junior Fire Fighter Program!

As a volunteer firefighter, you'll:
🔥 Protect lives and property in your community
🚑 Respond to emergencies when your neighbors need you most
🤝 Build lifelong friendships and become part of a family
📚 Receive valuable training and certifications
❤️ Experience the reward of serving others

Whether you're looking for a way to give back, learn new skills, or be part of something bigger than yourself, we would love to talk with you.

Our community depends on volunteers—and we need you.

Interested or have questions? Join us at one of our meetings to get started or find out more! We meet Mondays at 6pm.

Be the reason someone has hope on their worst day. Join the Styx River Volunteer Fire Department today. 🚒🇺🇸

08/04/2026

A huge thank you to Gateswood Vol. Fire Dept. for hosting this outstanding Swift Water Rescue training!

Our members from Styx River Volunteer Fire Department were proud to participate alongside other first responders, sharpening the skills needed to respond safely and effectively during water rescue emergencies.

Training like this is invaluable. It strengthens our teamwork, builds confidence, and helps ensure we’re prepared when our community needs us most.

We appreciate the opportunity to learn, train, and grow together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this training a success! 🚒🌊💪

07/20/2026

Sometimes the biggest heroes have four paws. 🐾❤️

After an accident today, one of our youngest patients was understandably scared and overwhelmed. That's when Walker stepped in.

With a gentle nudge, a wagging tail, and a calm presence, Walker helped comfort a special needs child during a difficult moment. While our firefighters and EMS personnel cared for the emergency, Walker provided something just as important—peace, reassurance, and a friendly face when it was needed most.

Moments like these remind us that serving our community isn't just about fighting fires or responding to emergencies. It's about caring for people in every way we can.

Thank you, Walker, for being such a special part of the Styx River Volunteer Fire Department family. 💙🚒🐶

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

04/14/2026

Training last night with new tanker.

04/14/2026

Styx River Tanker 2 has made it home. New Firovac 4000 gallon Tanker.

04/13/2026

Statewide Fire Alert

📢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