Southwest Lee County Fire Department

09/07/2026

On Sunday afternoon, personnel from Southwest Fire Department were dispatched as automatic aid to assist Beauregard Fire Department with a working residential fire with people trapped inside. SWFD crews responded with three apparatus and 10 personnel, operating on the scene for approximately one hour before returning to service. BVFD units arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the exterior and confirmed all occupants were out of the building upon fire department arrival. SWFD personnel assisted with fire suppression and overhaul operations while on the scene. Lee County Sheriff's Office Alabama also responded to the scene. No injuries were reported on the scene, and the cause was determined to be a lightning strike.

09/05/2026

In August, our firefighters responded to 58 incidents, including 11 working fire-related calls. Battling high temperatures, they demonstrated remarkable courage and commitment to keeping our community safe.

A huge shoutout to our team for their hard work and dedication during these challenging conditions! Your service makes a difference every day.

08/29/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to the LHR Services for providing our department with essential equipment needed to remove a large tree that had fallen in our yard. We appreciate the help!

08/28/2026

Congratulations to Live-In FF Gus Carbajal on completing the EMT-B course, passing his National Registry exam, and obtaining his Alabama State EMS License! We are proud of you!

Congratulations to Firefighter Gus Carbajal on passing the National Registry exam and obtaining his State EMT-B license! Great job!

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Live-In FF Braxton Major on being elected as the new Secretary/Treasurer of the Lee County Firefighters Association! Great things are ahead for our county firefighters!

08/18/2026

Sometimes even the fire department needs a little help. Recently our flag became stuck partially up the pole, and we were unable to safely access the top.

Thankfully Lee County Traffic Engineer’s Office was able to come out and help us get “Old Glory” back to her proper placement.

We appreciate Lee County’s help and also the generous community donations of new American Flags to keep our station looking beautiful!

08/17/2026

Take this heat seriously. Your situation could become dangerous very quickly.

08/16/2026

Please use caution when outdoors today! Make sure you are staying hydrated!

Lee County EMA:

LeeCo Alerts!:

Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 16 at 10:16AM CDT until August 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory this afternoon, heat index values up
to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 113 expected.

* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

08/05/2026

On Wednesday morning members of Southwest Fire/Rescue were out bright and early, helping the staff at Loachapoka Elementary welcome back students for the first day of school.
To all students and teachers, all of us at SWFD wish you a happy, safe and educational 2026/‘27 school year.

07/31/2026

🔥 Exciting Raffle Alert! 🔥

Join us in supporting the Southwest Lee County Firefighters Association by participating in our thrilling raffle fundraiser! We’re giving away a Phenix TL-2 Leather Fire Helmet and a pair of RagTop Structural Firefighting Gloves!

🎟️ Ticket Info:

• 1 Ticket for $20

• 3 Tickets for $50

📅 Drawing Date: September 30th, 2026

The Southwest Lee County Firefighters Association is a dedicated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization made up of active members from the Southwest Lee County Fire Department. Our cause is close to our hearts, as we work tirelessly to provide essential resources to our community and volunteers.

Why Support Us?

• We host multiple fundraisers, including the popular SWFD Annual Chili Dinner, to raise funds for community resources.

• We offer scholarship opportunities for service members and a live-in program that provides low-cost housing for college students who volunteer their time with us.

• With call volumes nearly doubling over the past two years, the rising cost of equipment is a challenge, and we need your help to maintain our operations and serve our community effectively.

By purchasing raffle tickets, you’re not just entering for a chance to win — you’re also contributing to the vital work we do. If we meet our goals, we’ll even raffle off additional helmets and gloves!

💻 Purchase your tickets here!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-southwest-firefighters-association-leather-helmet-raffle

You can also hit the donate button if you prefer to support without buying a ticket.

Please like and share this post to help spread the word and support local college students who volunteer their time to give back to the community. Every ticket counts and your support makes a difference! 🙌

The Southwest Firefighters Association, comprised of members of the Southwest Fire Department in Auburn, Alabama, is hosting a raffle for a Phenix TL2 Leather…