West Etowah Fire & Rescue

05/19/2026

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

05/17/2026

Big thanks to our EMS team member, Mary Nash! She’s passionate and caring and always there when we need her most.

This week celebrates and recognizes EMS professionals and the work they do. Join the AAVFD as we recognize the dedicated and committed EMS personnel serving the citizens in our state each day.

Thank you for your passion and loyalty to EMS!

05/04/2026

Thank you to our amazing team!

05/03/2026

Here’s the reality—going to the Emergency Room by ambulance does not get you seen faster.

We receive calls all the time where this was the expectation, so let’s clear it up.

At the hospital, patients are seen based on how serious their condition is—not how they arrived. Whether you walk in, are dropped off, or go by ambulance, you will be triaged the same way. If your condition is not urgent, you may still wait.

When you call 911 for non-emergencies just to get quicker access, it ties up ambulances and firefighters who may be needed for life-threatening situations—heart attacks, strokes, serious accidents. That delay can have real consequences for someone else in your community.

There’s also a financial side. Ambulance transport is expensive, and if it’s determined to be medically unnecessary, your insurance may not cover the cost—leaving you with a significant bill.

We’re here for emergencies. If you’re experiencing a true emergency, call us—we will respond immediately and provide the care you need.

But if it’s not an emergency, please consider other options like urgent care or contacting your primary care provider.

04/20/2026

Many thanks to the brave and generous volunteers that keep this department running. They are our first line of help in one of the most rural area of the county. They give up sleep, holidays, meals and family gatherings to respond when you need them most.

Please share in our gratitude and consider joining our amazing team of volunteers!

Does your community rely on volunteer firefighters… and do you even know?

Across the country, volunteers are the ones responding when the call comes in. 🚒❤️ This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognizing the impact they make every day.

If you’ve ever thought about stepping up or your department needs more members, Make Me A Firefighter can help connect you.

Start here: www.makemeafirefighter.org

04/05/2026

03/30/2026

NOW OPEN: Dee Nix Rd is currently closed between Tumlin Gap and Nichols by the Road Dept.

03/27/2026

DANGER - Burn Ban in effect in our area!

Please stay safe and postpone any plans for burning this weekend.

We are under a NO BURN from Saturday March 28 2026 7am to 7pm!

03/26/2026

Please be safe and postpone any burns this weekend!

02/20/2026

Did you know? Only this weekend --restock your emergency prep kits tax free!

Alabama Sales Tax Holiday: February 20-22, 2026
Alabama will hold a sales tax holiday for preparedness items, making it a great time to check your emergency kit and stock up on any missing essentials. Take advantage of this opportunity to ensure you're ready for severe weather this year. For a full list of eligible items, click the link in the comments: