Ballplay Bend Fire Department

06/16/2026

BALLPLAY — The Ballplay-Bend Fire Department is reminding Etowah County residents about current burn permit requirements and regulations as wildfire season concerns continue throughout the region. According to the department, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) prohibits most...

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

Burning Information

If you live in Etowah County, here is some burn permit information.

ADEM - NO BURN May 1 to OCT 31
Small camp fires are allowed
All other fires must be permitted by ADEM, and the burn must be for agricultural or silvicultural purposes

Alabama Forestry Permits - All Year
Any area larger than 1/4 acre requires a forestry permit

All burning, even with permits, is subject to weather conditions at the time of burning. Even with a permit, the burner is responsible for any damages.

If you live inside a city, additional permits may be required. Please check with your city.

05/29/2026

Smoke alarm installation program

05/23/2026

UPDATE: we have finished this BBQ. Thanks everyone for the support, hope to see everyone again on Labor Day weekend.

The smoker is going with over 900 pounds of boston butts for tomorrow's BBQ.

05/22/2026

The smoker is going with over 900 pounds of boston butts for tomorrow's BBQ.

05/20/2026

Tonight Chief Tidmore presented Logan Reed with his black helmet in honor of graduating Hokes Bluff High School. Logan is attending the Alabama Fire College studying EMT and will begin Jacksonville State University in the fall for nursing. Congratulations Logan!

05/19/2026

BBQ Fundraiser this Saturday, Make sure to get your orders in.