Morris Fire and Rescue

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter/EMT Justin Hirtle on graduating from the Fort Payne fire academy. Justin and other recruits have spent the last 10 weeks learning the minimum standards of firefighting. He will build on that base as a full time firefighter with the city of cullman and part time at Morris.

05/26/2026

Attention!!
Road closed…..
Old 31 from highway 31 north bound to Reno refractories is closed due to trees and power lines down. Alabama power is on scene working to clear damage.

05/06/2026

Shelters will be open.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Morris Fire and Rescues newest Paramedic.

Congratulations to Zach Prisoc for passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic exam.

03/30/2026

Congratulations to Morris Fire and Rescue newest Paramedic.

03/26/2026

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📢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.

03/24/2026

It’s Christmas in march!!! Morris was awarded an assistance to firefighters grant in late 2025. The Grant which totaled $165,000 was for the purchase of 16 Scott self contained breathing apparatus, 16 masks, 33 bottles and a Rit pack. This grant award moves Morris Fire and Rescue forward in the ability to provide a better service for its residents. Thanks to DH Grants on the exceptional job of writing the grant and the Mayor and city council for its continued support.

03/15/2026

Morris Storm Shelter will open at 6:00pm.

ATTENTION: Morris’s Storm Shelter will be open at 6:00pm. It will remain open until storms subside.

It’s located at 8304 Stouts Road. (Between police department and Dr Wilson’s Dental office)

03/15/2026

ATTENTION: Morris’s Storm Shelter will be open at 6:00pm. It will remain open until storms subside.

It’s located at 8304 Stouts Road. (Between police department and Dr Wilson’s Dental office)

03/09/2026

West Blount Fire apparatus struck on I-65 while protecting crash scene

Early Monday morning, a West Blount Fire & EMS apparatus was struck by a passing vehicle while crews were responding to a crash on Interstate 65.

According to the department, firefighters were dispatched to the crash around 5:30 a.m. As part of standard safety procedures for interstate incidents, a fire apparatus was positioned at an angle to block traffic and shield first responders and patients from oncoming vehicles.

Officials say that precaution proved critical.

Just seconds after a firefighter stepped out of the truck to begin working the scene, a passing vehicle struck the fire apparatus that had been positioned to protect responders.

Thankfully, no firefighters or motorists were injured in the incident.

West Blount Fire officials say the firefighter followed proper safety procedures exactly as trained, and the angled placement of the truck helped prevent a potentially much more serious situation.

The department says this marks the second time one of its fire apparatus has been hit on Interstate 65 while protecting an emergency scene.

Firefighters are using the incident as a reminder to drivers to follow Alabama’s “Move Over” law, which requires motorists to slow down and move over when approaching emergency vehicles working on the roadside.

“Firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, and tow operators are often working just feet away from traffic traveling 70 miles per hour or more,” the department said in a statement. “The angled truck you see on the interstate is there to protect lives — including yours.”

Officials are urging drivers to stay alert, reduce speed and move over whenever possible to help ensure that first responders can do their jobs safely and return home after every call.