West Etowah Fire & Rescue

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to honor the lives lost and remember the brave first responders who ran toward danger on September 11, 2001.

🇺🇸 Never Forget 🇺🇸

Today marks the anniversary of a day that changed our nation forever. For us in the fire service, September 11 holds a profound meaning. We remember the 343 firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and everyday heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to save others.

They showed unmatched courage, selflessness, and brotherhood. We carry their legacy forward and pledge to serve our community with that same dedication every single day.

Please join us in remembering the fallen and keeping their families in your thoughts.

09/07/2026

08/18/2026

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day! 🚒

We’re proud to recognize the dedicated volunteers who serve our community with professionalism, courage, and compassion. Thank you for your countless hours of training, emergency response, and commitment to keeping our neighbors safe.

Please join us in thanking our volunteer firefighters today!

08/15/2026

Know the signs, and take the appropriate action --get cool and stay hydrated in this heat!

Recognize + respond to the different types of heat-related illnesses

08/14/2026

🚒 YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! (And no, you don't have to climb ladders to help!) 🚒

Have you ever wanted to give back to our community but thought, "I'm just not cut out for running into burning buildings or climbing high ladders"?

Good news: You don't have to fight fires to be a hero at our volunteer fire department!

👋While our active front-line firefighters are crucial, running a successful department takes an entire team working together behind the scenes. We have a wide variety of vital roles that match almost any skill set, physical ability, or time commitment.

Here are just a few of the incredibly important ways you can make a massive difference:

🔧 Shop & Station Maintenance: Help keep our engines operating safely, tools organized, and the station running smoothly. If you're handy with a wrench, enjoy hands-on projects, or just like keeping things orderly, we need you!

💰 Fundraising & Events: Help us organize community outreach, manage our annual fundraisers, coordinate donation drives, or help out with public safety events. Your organizational skills ensure we have the resources to save lives!

🩺 Medical Aid & Assistance: Interested in healthcare? You can help provide basic medical aid or assist with scene rehab—assisting on calls or simply ensuring our active firefighters stay hydrated, cooled down, and safe during long incidents.

Volunteers are always welcome!

Whether you can give two hours a month or twenty, there is a meaningful place for you here. We provide training, a welcoming team environment, and the unforgettable reward of directly supporting your neighbors.

👉 Ready to learn more? Send us a direct message right here on Facebook, comment below, or stop by the station on Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm to meet the crew!

Let's protect our community together! ❤️

07/30/2026

Join a team of real heroes with great benefits!

🚨We’re currently accepting applications for several open positions and would love to hear from qualified candidates!

✨If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to join our team, please review the attached flyer for position details and application instructions.

✅ Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

📌 Please do not call regarding these positions. All application information is provided in the flyer.

We look forward to receiving your application! Feel free to share this post with someone who may be a great fit.

07/09/2026

In an emergency, this simple decal on your door will let us know someone has an invisible disability.

You can also simply register for the program and choose not to display the decals —by simply registering, our dispatchers will receive the info in their system if a call comes in from your residence, so they can let first responders know.

Help us to help you —it’s completely FREE!

🔗 🔨 Link is working now!

Does someone in your household have an invisible disability?

The Etowah County Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the ECSO Invisible Disability Initiative — a free program that helps Emergency Responders better serve residents with invisible disabilities before they ever knock on your door.

By placing a free decal near your front door or in the rear window of your vehicle, you alert arriving deputies and first responders that an occupant may not respond to verbal commands, may hide or wander, or may have no awareness of danger. That information can make all the difference in how a situation is handled.

Not comfortable with a decal? No problem. You can still register — and we will flag your address in our 911 dispatch system so responders arrive informed.

This program is completely free. Decals can be mailed to you or picked up at the Etowah County Sheriff's Office.

✍️ Register today at www.etowahcountysheriff.com/invisible-disability

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05/19/2026

Don’t forget to vote today at your local center —Walnut Grove Community Center is closest to our jurisdiction.