Vinemont-Providence Fire Department

06/01/2026

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Marshall County in northeastern Alabama...
Southwestern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama...
Cullman County in north central Alabama...

* Until 215 PM CDT.

* At 114 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Grant to 9 miles north of Ashridge, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Emergency management.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Albertville, Cullman, Boaz, Hanceville, Good Hope, Crossville,
Holly Pond, Dodge City, Baldwin, and Vinemont.

05/06/2026

Tornado Watch for Cullman County until 11 PM.

04/17/2026

On Monday, April 13, 2026, the Vinemont-Providence Fire Department was called to assist Cullman Fire and Rescue with the historic Stiefelmeyer Building in downtown Cullman. Thanks to Pam Hall for the pictures. This is our new Ladder One getting hooked up for action; it was in operation for almost nine hours that day.

04/13/2026

04/12/2026

RED FLAG WARNING: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
dry conditions, strong winds and low relative humidity over a
prolonged period will increase fire growth potential.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR INCREASE IN WILDFIRE POTENTIAL FOR NORTH ALABAMA
..Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning that
is in Effect Sunday 11 AM until 7 PM For All of North Alabama...

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Red Flag
Warning for dangerous outdoor fire conditions, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* 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 DeKalb, Fire Weather Zone 014 Winston
and Fire Weather Zone 016 Cullman.

* TIMING...11 AM through 7 PM Sunday

* WINDS...South 5 to 10 mph, gusts 20-25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Please obey any local burn bans that are in place!

03/30/2026

To our local businesses, the Vinemont-Providence Fire Department is updating our Prefire Plans. Which includes, phone calls for name of contacts, building visits and areas of danger we may encounter while responding to your business. The contact person for this will be Captain Lane Pair. Just letting you know THIS IS NOT for code efforcing, but to provide the best Fire Service for you, our neighbors.

Thanks for your understanding,
Lane Pair

03/27/2026

March 25, 2026

Congratulations to FF Andrew Warren, FF Bart Bolling, and Captain Brandon Young on successfully completing the Aerial Apparatus Operator course and achieving state certification.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Chief Jason Doyle, Assistant Chief Randy Christiansen, and Lieutenant James Daugette for their leadership and instruction in delivering an outstanding class to participants from across the county.

This course brought together personnel from Jones Chapel Fire, Curry Fire, and the Vinemont-Providence Fire Department. Special thanks to Cullman Fire Rescue for providing their ladder truck for hands-on drill day operations.

This training plays a critical role in ensuring our departments are equipped to protect their communities at the highest level—literally and figuratively. Strong interoperability and mutual aid partnerships like this are essential to keeping our communities safe.

Great job to everyone involved.

03/27/2026

RED FLAG WARNING - For Cullman on Saturday. See below...

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR ELEVATED WINDS AND VERY DRY CONDITIONS ACROSS NORTHERN ALABAMA
..Fire Weather Watch in Effect Saturday 7 AM until 7 PM For All
of North Alabama...

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Red Flag
Warning for dangerous outdoor fire conditions, which is in effect
from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* 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 DeKalb, Fire Weather Zone 014 Winston
and Fire Weather Zone 016 Cullman.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Please obey any local burn bans that are in place!

03/26/2026

We are under a Fire Weather Watch from Saturday morning to Saturday Evening...please read below. Be mindful if doing any outdoor burning.

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
147 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
..Fire Weather Watch in Effect Saturday 7 AM until 7 PM For All
of North Alabama...

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Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-
Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Winston-Cullman-
147 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
..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 DeKalb, 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.

02/24/2026

OBITUARY: Ronald Dwight Justice, 75, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away February 20, 2026. He was born September 26, 1950, he lived a life defined by service to his country, community, and family.

Ronald honorably served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps from 1970 to 1978, including service in Vietnam from 1971 to 1973. He later retired from the Department of Defense in 2010.

A dedicated member of the Vinemont Volunteer Fire Department since 1984, Ronald retired as Lieutenant. He also taught EMT classes and provided community First Aid and CPR training, helping prepare others to save lives.

He is survived by his wife, Nina Justice; Mark (Shannon) Harbison; Eric (Kristy) Harbison; Annette (Mike) Francis; Dawn (Cary) Chambers; Dena (Robby) Harbison; and Darrin Harbison; sisters Joyce Martin and Jean Bryant; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 p.m., with service at 4:00 p.m., at the Vinemont Community Center, 88 Ridgeway St., Cullman, AL 35058. Flowers will be received at 258 Roberson St., Cullman, AL 35058.