Pace's Point Volunteer Fire and Rescue

04/24/2026

The latest Alabama Drought Monitor, dated April 21st, continues to show severe drought conditions across much of our area. While rain is in the forecast, expected amounts will do very little to improve current drought conditions. Because of this, we continue to ask everyone to please refrain from any outdoor burning, even after the rain until we receive a significant amount of rainfall. Conditions remain favorable for fire spread, and even small burns can quickly get out of control.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep our community safe.

04/20/2026

State wide fire alert remains in effect for the state with HIGH/VERY HIGH Fire danger today. Remember any outdoor burning is prohibited until further notice.

📢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.

04/14/2026

Extrication Training

On Monday, 04/13/2026, Paces Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue conducted extrication training with Camp Hill Volunteer Fire Department. While our departments may not run many calls together, training side by side gives us the opportunity to share knowledge, sharpen our skills, and strengthen our ability to work onscene. Gaining access to a patient is only one part of an extrication. Just as important is working alongside EMS to ensure the patient is properly stabilized and removed safely without causing further injury. We’d like to thank Tallapoosa EMS for their support and for taking the time to help our members better understand patient stabilization and coordinated patient care during extrication scenarios. When the tones drop, training is what makes the difference.

04/13/2026

Please refrain from any outdoor burning until further notice!!

📢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

04/01/2026

🚨 APPARATUS UPDATE 🚨

Paces Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue is proud to announce the addition of a new resource to our fleet “Dozer 14.”

Over the past several years, our area has seen an increase in brush and wildland fire activity, especially during extended dry conditions. After careful planning and coordination, this unit has been added to improve our ability to quickly establish fire breaks, assist with containment, and support neighboring departments during large-scale incidents. Dozer 14 will be operated by trained personnel and will serve as a valuable asset in protecting lives, property, and the natural resources throughout our district and surrounding areas. We would like to thank our community and partnering agencies for their continued support as we work to strengthen our capabilities and better serve Tallapoosa County and the Lake Martin area.

If you have made it this far in the post and haven’t figured it out yet, yes this is an April Fools joke 😂. While we’re always looking for ways to improve our response capabilities, Dozer 14 isn’t officially joining the fleet. Stay safe, and please continue to use caution with outdoor burning during these dry conditions. 🔥

03/26/2026

Please refrain from any outdoor burning!!

📢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.

03/17/2026

🔥Controlled Burn Notice🔥

It’s that time of year again. A controlled burn is scheduled for tomorrow, March 18, 2026, on Alabama Power property in the County Road 34 area, from Cricket Road to Ennis Hill Road and down towards the boat ramp. The burn will cover approximately 571 acres. You will see and smell smoke during the burn and possibly for a few days afterward as the area continues to smolder. Please note that Paces Point Volunteer Fire and Rescue has NO part in conducting this burn.

03/15/2026

Threat level has increased to a level 3 out of 5 for tonight, please be weather aware tonight

03/15/2026

This is from the Tallapoosa County EMA

Please see the attached graphics related to possible severe weather tonight and into Monday morning. Tallapoosa County has a 2 and 3 out of 5 threat level for severe weather. The forecasted main threat is straight-line winds of 70 mph or greater, but a tornado cannot be ruled out.

Prepare now! Have multiple reliable ways to receive your weather information. Have a plan and know where your safe place is and where you are going to shelter should a warning be issued.

This is an overnight event so please stay weather aware.

Safer Places:

The Jackson Gap Town Hall basement

The New Site Fire Station basement will be open.

The Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville will open at 11:00 PM tonight .... sooner if needed.

Saferooms Open:

1. Located at ....
Daviston Community Safe Room
22932 HWY 22 East
Daviston, AL 36256
No pets unless service animal

2. Located at.....
Camp Hill Community Safe Room
325 South Main Street
Camp Hill, AL 36850
No pets unless service animal

3. Located at….
Hackneyville Community Safe Room
9461 Hwy 63 North
Alexander City, AL 35010
No pets unless service animal

4. Located at….
Union Community Center
4191 Hwy 50
Dadeville, AL 36853
No pets unless service animal

5. Located at….
Town of Jackson Gap
1440 Main Street
Jackson Gap, AL 36861
No pets unless service animal

03/12/2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of
Southern and Eastern Alabama
Florida Panhandle
Western and Central Georgia
Coastal Waters

* Effective this Thursday morning from 1230 AM until 800 AM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
A couple tornadoes possible
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible

SUMMARY...A band of strong to severe thunderstorms with embedded cells and bowing segments will continue east across the Watch during the overnight and into the early morning. Low to mid-level flow is forecast to strengthen coincident with gradual moistening and destabilization of the airmass. The environment will support a continuation of storm organization and an accompanying threat for scattered damaging wind gusts and a tornado risk with the more intense embedded cells within the line.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 100 statute miles east and west of a line from 45 miles northeast of La Grange GA to 45 miles southeast of Pensacola FL. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.

03/09/2026