Farmville Volunteer Fire Department

03/28/2026

📢AFC URGING CAUTION AGAINST WILDFIRES📢

With forecasts calling for elevated wind speeds and a dry front passage across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) strongly discourages any outdoor burning until conditions improve. The agency also points to dropping relative humidity and an increase in wind speed on Saturday as especially concerning.

With the anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, AFC is issuing a Fire Danger Advisory on Friday, March 27. The potential for critical fire weather elevates on Saturday, March 28, increasing the threat issued to a Fire Alert. By Sunday, March 29, the potential for critical fire weather decreases slightly, lowering the threat issued to a Fire Danger Advisory.

The combination of these conditions creates a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer – and more of the agency’s firefighting resources – to contain and ultimately control. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.

Prescribed burn permits will be limited to only Certified Prescribed Burn Managers on Friday. Permits for outdoor burning will not be issued to anyone on Saturday. The AFC plans to resume regular permit issuing on Sunday, March 29, provided improved weather conditions. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

In the last seven days, 147 wildfires have burned approximately 5,600 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a large wildfire in Wilcox County (963 acres), one for 464 acres in Montgomery County, one for 505 acres in Marengo, and four others over 200 acres in Choctaw, Covington, Etowah, and Walker counties.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets as well as 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.

03/15/2026

Severe Weather Update #6 for Early Monday Morning (3/16)

The National Weather Service of Birmingham has increased Lee County to a Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for early Monday, March 16th. The current risk forcasted remain to be damaging wind gusts up to 70mph, tornadoes, and large hail (up to quarter-size). Timing has remained for Lee County to 2AM to 6AM Monday morning.

Now is the time to check your multiple alert methods and ensure that you have notifications turned on and your weather radio is functioning properly. The FREE EMA Smartphone app is available for download and FREE alerts sign-up is available on our website! (www.leecoema.com)

02/27/2026

We appreciate Commissioner Doug Cannon and the Lee County Commission for helping make the purchase of our new first responder truck possible!

This Ford F-250 will be utilized as a medical response and command vehicle and will be placed into service in the coming weeks.

This truck will improve how quickly and safely we’re able to serve the Farmville community. We truly appreciate the continued support for our department and the people we’re proud to serve!
Commissioner Cannon has played a vital role in assisting our department with securing funds and necessary equipment to help better serve the citizens of Northwest Lee County! Thank you again to Commissioner Cannon and the Lee County Commission for helping make this possible!

02/13/2026

We have seen an absolutely devastating number of fires recently, with five so far today.

While there is not currently an active burn ban in Lee County, we urge everyone to avoid lighting any fires at the moment. If you must burn something, be sure to have a firebreak and a nearby water source in case something gets outside of that break. As always, but very importantly right now, do NOT leave any fire unattended for any reason.

With dry air and conditions, fires are spreading and have the potential to get out of control quickly. If you see a brush fire or any other fire that has gotten out of control, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Auburn Public Safety - Police & Fire
Beulah Fire Department
Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department
Crawford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Farmville Volunteer Fire Department
Oak Bowery Volunteer Fire Department
Opelika Fire Department
Lee County Firefighters Association
Southwest Lee County Fire Department
Smiths Station Fire Protection District
Salem Volunteer Fire Department
Lee County, Alabama Emergency Management Agency

01/21/2026

As we get closer to the weekend, please monitor the forecast as Lee County could see some winter weather impacts!

11/04/2025

Early Sunday morning, The Farmville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Upon arrival of FFD crews, the vehicle was found in a creek, approximately 50' below a bridge. Crews requested assistance from the Opelika Fire Department and the Auburn Public Safety - Police & Fire due to the challenging nature of rescuing the entrapped occupant. Alongside these partner agencies, an advanced technical rescue operation was conducted utilizing a ladder truck and rope system. The occupant received medical care, was extricated, and lifted from the creek to additional awaiting medical personnel. We want to thank these agencies for their assistance in this challenging rescue. We are extremely grateful for the great working relationship amongst our partner agencies!

03/13/2025

Please stay weather aware as we head into this weekend!

02/28/2025

📢Wildfire Advisory remains in effect through weekend📢

The Alabama Forestry Commission continues to strongly discourage outdoor burning until conditions improve.

Now through the weekend, burn permits will be restricted to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers only. Special attention should be given to local weather outlets as fire weather conditions may change suddenly. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

Anyone who has burned in the last few days should check their fires to make sure they are properly extinguished. Smoking piles immediately adjacent to flammable vegetation have the chance to rekindle and spread under these conditions.

In addition to already dry conditions, predicted gusty winds and dropping relative humidities will combine to create dangerous wildfire behavior. These conditions create a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer – and more of the agency’s firefighting resources – to contain and ultimately control. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets as well as 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.

02/16/2025

TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR LEE COUNTY 2/16/25 @ 10:10 AM CT

First responder crews and local public works/highway crews have worked feverishly to clear roadways from any storm damages and will continue to monitor through the day as needed. Please find below the list of roads currently blocked.

-Barricades placed on the 2000 block of Canary Dr in reference to a tree and downed lines.
Barricades: Goodman/Gay line and tree down

Auburn Public Safety - Police & Fire
Opelika Police Department
Lee County Sheriff's Office Alabama
Smiths Station Fire Protection District
Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department
Salem Volunteer Fire Department
Beulah Fire Department
Southwest Lee County Fire Department
Farmville Volunteer Fire Department

02/16/2025