Berry Fire Department

05/24/2026

The last 2 weekends the Berry Vol Fire Department has hosted a Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I to surrounding fire departments,through the Alabama Fire College.

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

04/20/2026

📢STATEWIDE FIRE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT📢

Statewide Fire Danger is HIGH today!
The Northern half of the state is classified as a High Fire Danger, while the Southern half has increased to a Very High Fire Danger classification.

We continue to urge everyone to avoid outdoor burning as we remain in drought conditions.

For clarity - this is not a ban on outdoor burning. This is a public notice to increase awareness of the drought conditions. As always, if you are burning over a .25 of an acre, you must obtain a burn permit from AFC's dispatch center.

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This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20.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

04/09/2026

03/31/2026

By: JACKSON KIMBRELL

03/31/2026

We are so thankful for the generosity of our local volunteer fire department! Their donation to support our school means more than we can say, and we truly appreciate their kindness and commitment to our community.

It means so much to have people who show up for our students in such a big way. Thank you for always going above and beyond to make a difference!

03/28/2026

PLEASE DO NOT BURN

03/27/2026

Weather Alerts: Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 10:58AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Red FlagWarning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. TheFire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.* IMPACTS...The combination of....