Owens Vol Fire Dept

05/25/2026

We will always remember and honor!

04/24/2026

P.S.A.
Please pay attention when approaching, while driving through, and when exiting an accident scene.
Earlier today while units were working an active MVC on Hwy 72 several vehicles were traveling way to fast through the scene and were yelled at.
There was one vehicle that stood out even more than all of the others and that was the one that decided not to keep their eyes on the road in front of them and decided to plow right through our traffic cones letting drivers know to get back into the main travel lane. So we ask everyone to please pay attention to what's in front of you. I am thankful that it was only traffic cones and not one of my responders. This could have made a bad situation a lot worse if it had been. Thank you to all first responders for what you do and please watch out for one another. Thank you or everyone who continues to help support your local VFD.
Side note: the traffic cones in the photo were actually where you see the base of the one by itself.

04/13/2026

📢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This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20.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

03/27/2026

The Alabama Forestry Commission URGING CAUTION AGAINST WILDFIRES!

03/26/2026

Fire Weather Watch
7AM CDT SAT - 7PM CDT SAT

Source: National Weather Service, Huntsville on Thursday Mar 26, 01:47 PM CDT

Description..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR ALL OF NORTH ALABAMA FOR ELEVATED WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS...

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Fire Weather Watch for north Alabama, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone

001 Lauderdale, Fire Weather Zone
002 Colbert, Fire Weather Zone
003 Franklin AL, Fire Weather Zone
004 Lawrence, Fire Weather Zone
005 Limestone, Fire Weather Zone
006 Madison, Fire Weather Zone
007 Morgan, Fire Weather Zone
008 Marshall, Fire Weather Zone
009 Jackson, Fire Weather Zone
010 Dekalo, Fire Weather Zone
014 Winston and Fire Weather Zone 016 Cullman.

* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

Please obey any local burn bans that are in place!

PRECAUTIONARY/ PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

02/22/2026

The Owens VFD Chicken Stew event was a significant success. We appreciate the generous donations from individuals, the tireless efforts of those who cleaned and prepared the food, and the unwavering support of our community. THANK YOU ALL!

02/21/2026

This is all we have left! Come get some before it’s gone. If you don’t want it now you can freeze it for later in our containers. Thank you for all of your support!

02/21/2026

Today is the day!!! Ready starting at 11am!!! Come get some while it last.

02/08/2026

02/03/2026

Save the date!!🚒🚒