Hokes Bluff Fire Dept.

05/22/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Waldrop on successfully passing the National Registry EMT exam!

This accomplishment represents countless hours of studying, training, and dedication to serving our community at a higher level. We are proud of the hard work and commitment shown throughout the process!

05/04/2026

ANNUAL BURN BAN IN EFFECT

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has issued the annual burn ban effective May 1st through October 31st.

During this time, outdoor burning is not permitted due to increased risk of wildfires and air quality concerns.

Prohibited:
• Burning of yard debris, brush, or household waste
• Land clearing burns
• Unauthorized outdoor fires

Allowed:
• Cooking fires and small campfires as long as they are attended

More Information, visit:
www.adem.alabama.gov

05/01/2026

Hokes Bluff Fire Department – April 2026 Recap

April was another busy month for our department, with crews responding to a wide variety of calls and continuing to serve our community around the clock.

Throughout the month, we responded to 102 total calls, including:

EMS Calls: 66
Service Calls: 16
Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA): 7
Brush Fires: 4
Structure/Other Fires: 3
Fire Alarms: 3
Mutual Aid Fire Responses: 2
HazMat Incident: 1

Thank you to our members for their continued dedication and to our community for your ongoing support!

04/08/2026

Hokes Bluff Fire Department – March 2026 Recap

March was a busy and active month for our department, with crews responding to a wide range of incidents across our community and assisting neighboring departments.

Throughout the month, we responded to 94 total calls, including:

EMS Calls: 58
Service Calls: 19
Brush Fires: 7
Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA): 5
Mutual Aid (Structure Fires): 3
Vehicle Fire: 1
Fire Alarm: 1

What are “Service Calls”?

Service calls are non-emergency responses where the fire department assists the public but no active fire or medical emergency is present. These calls can vary widely and often focus on helping the community with everyday needs and safety concerns. Examples would be lift assist with no injury, car seat and smoke detector installations, non-emergent utility issues, or trees in the roadway.

Thank you to our members for their continued hard work and to our community for your ongoing support!

03/08/2026

Hokes Bluff Fire Department – February 2026 Recap

February was another active month for our department as crews responded to a variety of calls while continuing to serve our community around the clock.

Throughout the month, we responded to 80 total calls, including:

EMS Calls: 52
Brush Fires: 8
Service Calls: 8
Mutual Aid Responses: 7
Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA): 4
Fire Alarm: 1

Thank you to our members for their continued dedication and to the citizens of Hokes Bluff for your ongoing support!

02/06/2026

Hokes Bluff Fire Department – January 2026 Recap

January kicked off the new year as a busy month for our department, with crews responding to a wide range of calls while continuing to serve our community around the clock.

In total, we responded to 71 calls throughout the month:

EMS Calls: 40
Service Calls: 19
Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA): 4
Mutual Aid Responses: 3
Brush Fires: 3
Fire Alarms: 2

Thank you to our members for their dedication and to the Hokes Bluff community for your continued support as we begin 2026!

01/10/2026

During 2025, the Hokes Bluff Fire Department responded to 881 calls in service to our community.

We are grateful for the dedication and hard work of our members and appreciate the continued support of the citizens we serve!

01/02/2026

Hokes Bluff Fire Department – December 2025 Recap

December was another busy month for our department as crews balanced emergency responses with the demands of the holiday season.

Throughout the month, we responded to 75 total calls, including:

EMS Calls: 43
Mutual Aid Responses: 8
Brush Fires: 8
Service Calls: 7
Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA): 5
Fire Alarms: 3
Vehicle Fire: 1

From medical emergencies and mutual aid responses to fire incidents, our members remained ready 24/7 to serve the Hokes Bluff community.

12/13/2025

12/02/2025

Hokes Bluff Fire Department November 2025 Recap

In November, our department responded to 71 total calls. Here’s the breakdown:

EMS Calls: 34
Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA): 4
Service Calls: 15
Brush Fires: 6
Agency Assist / Mutual Aid: 5
Fire Alarms: 4
Vehicle Fires: 3

From medical emergencies to fire responses and mutual aid, our crews stayed active all month long serving the Hokes Bluff community with professionalism and dedication.