Flint City Volunteer Fire Department

06/01/2026

Thank you to Oak Ridge VFD and Districts 1 & 2 for assistance today!

05/31/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flint City VFD Responds to Single-Vehicle Crash on Norris Mill Road

Hartselle, AL – On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 12:09 p.m., Flint City Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported single-vehicle motor vehicle crash with no injuries near the intersection of Norris Mill Road and Bowles Bridge Road.

Upon arrival, firefighters determined the crash was actually located in the 5400 block of Norris Mill Road. Crews found a GMC Yukon that had left the roadway and spun around into a ditch.

After speaking with the driver, firefighters determined there were minor injuries. EMS was requested to evaluate the driver at the scene. Following assessment by EMS personnel, no transport to a medical facility was required.

Flint City VFD remained on scene to ensure the safety of responders and the public until the incident was cleared.

Flint City Volunteer Fire Department reminds motorists to use caution while traveling and to adjust driving behavior to road and weather conditions.

Agencies Involved:

Morgan County 911
Decatur Morgan EMS
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Dirty South Towing & Recovery, LLC

05/21/2026

The williams family as well as all of DFR is in our thoughts and prayers!

05/19/2026

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate National EMS Week — a time to honor the dedicated men and women of Emergency Medical Services who answer the call day and night to serve our communities.

Flint City VFD would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Decatur Morgan EMS and all EMS agencies and personnel who work tirelessly to provide lifesaving care during emergencies. Whether it’s a medical call, motor vehicle collision, major incident, or simply helping someone on their worst day, EMS professionals are always there when they are needed most.

Their commitment, compassion, and professionalism do not go unnoticed. We are thankful for the strong working relationships we share with our EMS partners and for everything they do for the citizens of Morgan County and surrounding areas.

If you see an EMS worker this week, take a moment to thank them for their service and dedication to our communities. A simple “thank you” goes a long way.

Happy National EMS Week from Flint City VFD! 🚑💙

05/19/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 3:45 PM, Flint City Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched as mutual aid to Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department for a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a rollover and reported entrapment in the 300 block of Iron Man Road.

Upon arrival, crews from Neel Volunteer Fire Department had already successfully completed the extrication of the trapped occupant(s). Flint City VFD personnel assisted with additional scene operations and traffic control to help ensure the safety of responders and the traveling public.

Numerous patients were evaluated on scene and transported to area hospitals with what were believed to be mostly minor injuries.

Flint City VFD would like to thank all responding agencies for their teamwork and professionalism during this incident. Incidents such as these highlight the importance of mutual aid partnerships and coordinated emergency response throughout our community.

We also ask motorists to remain alert and use caution when approaching emergency scenes to help protect first responders and those involved in the incident.

Agencies Involved:

- Oak Ridge Vol. Fire Dept
- Morgan County 911
- Neel VFD
- Decatur Morgan EMS
- Morgan County Sheriff's Office
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
- Punkin Center Volunteer Fire Department

04/15/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Buddy Lacy, former Chief of Neel
Volunteer Fire Department.

Chief Lacy’s dedication, leadership, and service to his community will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all of our brothers and sisters at Neel VFD during this difficult time.

Funeral service for Odis Lee Buddy Lacy, 75, will be Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 300 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tom Campbell officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 600 PM to

04/14/2026

🚨 JOIN OUR TEAM – WE’RE RECRUITING! 🚨

The Flint City Volunteer Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference and serve their community.

Whether you’re interested in becoming a firefighter or just want to learn more about what we do, we invite you to join us at our upcoming General Meeting:

📅 April 27, 2026
⏰ 7:15 PM
📍 114 Oxmore Flint Rd SW

This is a great opportunity to meet our members, ask questions, and see how you can get involved. No experience is required—we provide training!

Serving your community starts with one step. Take that step with us.

📩 For more information, shoot us a message!

04/12/2026

This week is National Emergency Telecommunicators Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize a group that doesn’t always get the spotlight, but absolutely deserves it.

Our dispatchers are the calm voice on the other end of the line when everything else feels chaotic. They’re the ones gathering critical information, getting the right resources moving, and keeping everyone, both the public and responders, connected and safe.

Behind every call we respond to, there’s a dispatcher making sure we have what we need before we ever arrive on scene. Their dedication, professionalism, and ability to stay composed under pressure does not go unnoticed.

From all of us at Flint City Volunteer Fire Department, thank you Morgan County 911 for everything you do, day in and day out. We appreciate you more than you know.

04/12/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT – TODAY 🚩

Good Morning! The National Weather Service in Huntsville has UPGRADED our area to a RED FLAG WARNING, which is now in effect beginning at 11:00 AM today.

This means critical fire weather conditions are expected, and any fires that start can spread rapidly and become dangerous very quickly.

🔥 What’s driving this:
Gusty winds
Low humidity
Very dry vegetation

🚫 PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY:
No outdoor burning
Avoid anything that could create sparks or open flames
Do not park vehicles on dry grass
Properly dispose of ci******es
Be extra cautious with equipment and trailers

🚒 FROM YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT: Conditions like this can lead to fast-moving brush fires that are difficult to control. We strongly urge everyone to use caution and help protect our community.

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.