Opp Fire Department

05/27/2026

We ask for your safety and the safety of the occupants inside the buildings and businesses we serve, PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FIRE LANES.

05/19/2026

Congratulations Chief Austin Pugh!

Please join us in welcoming Chief Austin Pugh to Bay County.

The Board of County Commissioners today affirmed Chief Pugh as the new chief of Emergency Services with a start date of June 1. A Panhandle native with more than 25 years of service in Walton County, he brings extensive experience, a strong reputation in emergency services, and a deep understanding of the communities we serve.

We look forward to the leadership, teamwork, and dedication he will bring to Bay County Emergency Services. Welcome aboard, Chief Pugh.

05/19/2026

🚒 BIG NEWS FOR HOLMES COUNTY FIRE RESCUE 🚒

Sheriff John Tate is excited to announce that during this morning’s county commission meeting, the commissioners voted unanimously, 5-0, to transfer the county volunteer fire departments to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office effective June 1, 2026.

Prior to the meeting, Sheriff Tate met with the fire chiefs from each department to discuss what this transition means for their departments and personnel. All of the chiefs were supportive of the move and expressed excitement about the future of fire services in Holmes County.

Sheriff Tate also met with Jeff McVay, who recently retired from Walton County Fire Rescue after 30 years of service and experience in the fire service industry. Sheriff Tate has officially hired McVay as the Holmes County Fire Chief. Many of the local fire departments already know and respect Chief McVay, and we are excited to have his leadership and experience guiding Holmes County Fire Rescue moving forward.

In the coming weeks, Sheriff Tate and Chief McVay will also be meeting with the city councils of each municipality that currently operates a fire department to discuss his vision for Holmes County Fire Rescue and determine if they are willing to come onboard and partner in this new direction for fire services.

We are excited about this new addition to HCSO and eager to get started making positive changes for the citizens of Holmes County through Holmes County Fire Rescue.

Stay tuned as we continue making major announcements regarding Fire Rescue in the near future.

05/16/2026

Congratulations to the City of Opp’s latest certified career Firefighter Case Short. Case began his journey on March 2nd and completed 11 weeks of educational and physical training and graduated from Dothan Fire Departments 2026-01 Recruit School last night. Case along with other firefighters from Dothan, Troy, Enterprise, Ozark, Rehobeth and Slocomb were recognized during the graduation ceremony. Firefighter Short was also awarded The Gary D. Luther - Spirit of the Fire Service Award and we couldn’t be prouder. This is the first step to his career as he will continue his training and education to further enhance his knowledge & skills as a firefighter and public servant. Welcome brother to the best job in the world!!

05/14/2026

Rescue 9 & Engine 10 responded at 11:43 this morning to a brush fire on Cool Springs Road. Units arrived on scene and advised dispatch that the incident was inside Coffee County and add Kinston VFD to the call. The fire was brought under control with the help of the contractor on scene and no injuries were reported.
Even though we’ve had some rain, low humidity and high winds may cause some issues with outdoor burning throughout the rest of the work week and weekend. Everyone stay safe!

05/13/2026

Another beautiful day working with the OES nurses and staff at the 2026 Opp Elementary Schools Field Day. Best job in the world!!

05/13/2026

⚠️Planned Power Outage ⚠️ Sunday May 31, 2026

05/12/2026

First night of Live Fire Training at the Opp Police/Fire Training Facility. Thanks to the Alabama Fire College for providing the Mobile Fire Suppression trailers and other props for fire departments to use throughout the State of Alabama.

04/24/2026

Opp Elementary School’s Pre-K classes visiting the Fire Station this morning. It’s always great to spend time with these kids teaching them about fire safety and our career. Thanks to these great teachers for always including us in the Pre-K field trip every year. Best job in the world!!

04/20/2026

Opp Fire Department was dispatched at 7:45pm Sunday night to 198 West Cummings Avenue for a Structure Fire at Daddo’s Restaurant. Fire units arrived on scene reporting smoke showing from the restaurant and fire inside the kitchen area of the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to an electrical smoker. The business was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. Opp Police Department and Haynes Ambulance also responded.