Harvest Volunteer Fire Department

05/20/2026

**Promotion Announcement**
Please join us in congratulating Tim Blake on his promotion to the rank of Deputy Chief for the Harvest Volunteer Fire Department.
Deputy Chief Blake has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving both our department and the community.
In his new role, Deputy Chief Blake will continue helping lead the department forward while supporting daily operations, training initiatives, and emergency response efforts. His professionalism and passion for the fire service make him an excellent fit for this position.
We are proud to recognize this well-earned promotion and look forward to his continued leadership and service to the department and community.

🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com

05/13/2026

Company Training

Last night, your Harvest Volunteers were out in the streets working on Engine and Truck Company operations. This training focused on crew riding assignments, apparatus placement, estimating the stretch, bulk bed hose deployment, and maximizing the Truck scrub area. We also had the pleasure of meeting several members of the Harvest community as they watched the drills.

🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com

05/06/2026

April 2026 Run Stats

April was our busiest month to date, highlighting the continued climb in emergency services demands across our area. Alongside the increased emergency call volume, your Harvest Volunteers remained committed to sharpening their skills through in house hands-on training and completing Alabama Fire College certifications.
We’re proud of the dedication shown by our members and thankful for the continued support from our community.

🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com

04/19/2026

🚨 Non-Dwelling Structure Fire 🚨
At approximately 18:30pm on 4/18/2026, your Harvest Volunteers responded as mutual aid to the 1200 block of Nick Fitcheard Rd for a possible structure fire. First arriving units from Harvest reported a small shed / non-dwelling structure with light smoke showing from the roof. Crews from Harvest, Monrovia Volunteer Fire-Rescue and Toney Volunteer Fire & Rescue worked quickly to force entry and get water on the fire. Approximately 300 gallons of water used. All units clear and back in service.

🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

Monopoly Truck To The Roof

This weekend, your Harvest Volunteers were out in Truck 1 working on apparatus positioning, with a focus on bucket placement to the roof of commercial structures. Crews worked on making roof access over a parapet wall that prevented the bucket from being placed close to the roof surface.
When you train in the same neighborhoods you serve, you build familiarity. Crews are able to increase their knowledge on building construction, target hazards, and access issues that can’t be fully understood from a map. That knowledge boosts confidence and leads to faster, more effective decisions and operations on an emergency scene. Drilling in real environments helps to build muscle memory, so when a real call comes in, actions are automatic instead of hesitant, as members have already encountered these situations in a low stress training environment.

🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com

04/08/2026

🚨 Vehicle Fire #2🚨
At approximately 18:28pm on 4/7/2026, your Harvest Volunteers responded to reports of a single vehicle on fire in the 100 block of Placid Dr. Harvest Engine 1, Truck 1, Battalion 1, and Squad 5 responded, arriving on scene of a single vehicle with heavy fire showing. A hoseline was quickly stretched and water applied. Approximately 750 gallons of water used. All units clear and back in service.

🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com

04/07/2026

🚨 Vehicle Fire 🚨
At approximately 14:35pm on 4/7/2026, your Harvest Volunteers responded to reports of a single vehicle on fire threatening a nearby residential structure in the 100 block of Tomahawk Dr. Monrovia Volunteer Fire-Rescue was paged as mutual aid while Harvest units were transfering patient care and clearing off a motor vehicle accident working in the north side of the area. The first arriving unit from Harvest reported heavy fire showing from a single vehicle. A hose line was stretched off of Monrovia E312 to knock down the flames. Approximately 1,500 gallons of water used. All units clear and back in service.

🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com

04/04/2026

Today at Sparkman High School, your Harvest Volunteers had the opportunity to participate in the Spring Fling event.
Interacting with local members of our community, letting children climb up into the Engine, ask questions, and light up with excitement… This same type of outreach is what ignited the passion for the fire service for many of our current members when they were younger. That’s the hope for the future. And that’s the bond between a fire department and the community it protects. For those who came out, thank you and it was a pleasure to meet you!

🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com