Shady Grove Fire and Rescue

05/31/2026

Chances remain high for scattered to numerous showers and storms. Some storms will be strong to marginally severe Monday afternoon into the evening hours. Much of Alabama is in a level 1 of 5 risk.

05/31/2026

Why is it so important to pay your fire dues? This is one of the many expenses that comes with running a fire department. We have to maintain our own insurance which comes directly out of our fire due payments. We do not have city, county, or state funds being provided to us to pay for these bills.

Thank you for your support...it means our survival and us being here when you need us.

When volunteer firefighters in Lipscomb received a medical call Friday, they couldn’t simply climb into a city vehicle and respond.

Instead, they loaded their gear into personal vehicles and headed out.

The unusual scene is one of the most visible consequences of a growing crisis facing the small Jefferson County town: Lipscomb has been operating without municipal insurance for more than a month.

Your reporter James Giles TV talked with city leaders about why they lost insurance and what they’re trying to do to get it back. STORY LINK BELOW ⬇️

05/24/2026

I’ve read a lot of comments over the past few days with people speculating on what caused the tragic situation that unfolded with Kyle Busch, and I think a lot of it came from people not fully understanding just how serious this really was.

Now that his official cause of passing has been revealed as severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, I wanted to share this graphic to help break it down a little more.

Something that starts out feeling like a normal sickness, sinus issue, cold, or “I’ll be fine in a couple days” type deal can turn serious a lot faster than most people realize.

I’ll be honest, I’m guilty of it myself. I think a lot of us are, especially guys. We get sick and think we can just tough it out, keep going, keep working, keep pushing, and eventually it’ll pass.

But this has been a scary reminder that none of us are invincible🥺

If you’re feeling under the weather and something doesn’t feel right, please go get checked. If you’re having trouble breathing, getting worse quickly, dealing with chest pain, confusion, extreme weakness, high fever, chills, or just feel like your body is telling you something is wrong, please seek treatment🙏

Prayers continue for Kyle’s family, friends, fans, and everyone who loved him. What an awful, heartbreaking reminder of how fragile life truly is and how something that seems so harmless can be so tragic😢

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05/16/2026

Thank you for all of our neighbors who came out today to our car wash and yard sale. We enjoyed meeting everyone and, even though it was hard work, it made us feel good to see our neighbors leaving with nice clean cars.

We would love to be able to tell you how many cars we washed but we really don't know....most everyone that got their car washed also gave additional donations beyond the recommended $10. We are so thankful for everyone making this a successful fund raiser for the department as this money goes right back into the operating funds budget. We also had three neighbors come by and pay their 2026-2027 fire dues which goes right back into the fire department.

Thank you all for your support and remember, we are here when you need us!!!

05/16/2026

We are already hard at it washing cars...come on by and help support your fire department!!!

05/15/2026

Why are our flags at half-staff today?

On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed during our Nation’s time-honored Police Week, we pay tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who have devoted their lives to safeguarding our families and communities. Our grateful country joins them in honoring the memory of the fallen officers who gave their lives protecting their fellow citizens, and we stand resolutely beside the families they left behind. We also recognize those who have been injured in the line of duty and the families who have stood faithfully by their side through hardship and recovery, and we pledge our steadfast support to those who continue to wear the badge.

Before I took office, America was gripped by a left-wing-fueled lawlessness that shook the very foundations of our society. Through soft-on-crime policies, rampant illegal immigration, and reckless cashless bail programs, crime surged to historic heights while American families suffered and our cities descended into chaos — placing our brave officers needlessly in harm’s way. Through it all, the officers standing on the front lines never faltered in their duty to protect the innocent and confront the guilty, yet they were too often hindered, and even punished, for carrying out the mission they had sworn to uphold.

Since returning to office, I have worked to fulfill my promise to the American people that my Administration would restore law and order to every corner of this land. I immediately directed Federal resources into our country’s most crime-ridden cities to assist local law enforcement, standing shoulder to shoulder with them in their vital mission. We have also taken decisive action to end so called “sanctuary state” laws concocted by the Biden-Harris administration, where the price was paid in blood by innocent Americans and by the brave law enforcement officers forced to watch criminal illegal aliens walk free and commit horrific crimes that could have been prevented. By stripping away these dangerous impediments to law enforcement, we are empowering police to do their jobs fully and freely, and the results speak for themselves — in our Nation’s capital, crime has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, and peace has returned to the streets of many storied American cities. Today, on-duty law enforcement officer deaths have dropped to an 80-year low — and we have seen dramatic reductions in rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, shooting deaths, traffic fatalities, and overdose deaths.

Last summer, I was proud to sign the Working Families Tax Cuts Act which includes no tax on overtime, ensuring our police officers can keep more of their hard-earned paycheck as they work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. I also signed an Executive Order on Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans, ending cashless bail within the Federal justice system for every offense that poses a clear danger to public safety. Under my leadership, never again will our citizens be preyed upon by repeat offenders who belong behind bars. I remain firmly committed to seeing that violent criminals are locked away, that law enforcement has every tool at their disposal to do their jobs well, and that American families can once again live in peace and safety from sea to shining sea.

On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, we solemnly commemorate the officers who gave their lives in the line of duty across our Nation. Throughout Police Week, we honor the sacrifices of our law enforcement community and the families who stand beside them. United in gratitude, we recommit ourselves to supporting those who keep the peace in our neighborhoods, and we offer our heartfelt appreciation for the service they render to community and country. Their steady presence brings calm to our streets, their dedication preserves the order that allows our Nation to flourish, and their unwavering vigilance is the reason families across America can rest under the promise of a safer tomorrow.

By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (Public Law 87-726, 76 Stat. 676), and by Public Law 105-225 (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls as “Police Week.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 10 through May 16, 2026, as Police Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call on the Governors of the States and Territories and officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.

DONALD J. TRUMP

05/15/2026

Hey Shady Grove Community Family,

Thank you for everyone that has already paid their 2026-2027 Fire Dues!!!

Out of out entire community, we only have 11 streets left who have not had a single home pay their fire dues yet.

That means that 35 of our 46 streets have at least one payment already this year and we have 2 streets with 100% payments (Cooley Avenue and Cooley Drive) along with many streets with more than 50% of the houses paid.

The due date for your fire dues is tomorrow, Friday May 15th so keep those fire due payments coming!!! There is not a penalty for paying your dues late but we really need everyone in our community to help support your fire department.

We would also like to offer a special thanks to those of you that not only paid your $100 fire dues but also gave a donation to go along with your payment. That means so much to us and we are very thankful for your additional support.

When you are out in the community, pay attention to how many houses are displaying the yellow and black 2026-2027 fire protection stickers. These houses are helping to keep their community safer by paying their fire dues!!!

Thank you for being part of our Shady Grove Community Family and for your support!!!