Parrish Fire and Rescue

04/13/2026

Statewide fire alert issued by the Alabama Forestry Commission. Please refrain from outdoor burning!

04/11/2026

Please refrain from outdoor burning this weekend. Especially Sunday. Gusty winds, low humidity & dry conditions will create a high danger of wildfires.

04/04/2026

Woods fire today. Thank you Forestry for all the help!

03/28/2026

03/27/2026

Please refrain from any outdoor burning over the next several days as winds, low humidity and dry conditions will create an increased risk for wildfires.

📢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.

12/02/2025

Got our tree up at the Parrish Town Hall. Merry Christmas to everyone

11/02/2025

With many of todays electronics adjusting for Daylight Saving’s Time automatically, setting the clocks back isn’t as big of a chore as in the past. It’s still a great time to check your house’s smoke detectors and replace batteries as needed! Don’t have a smoke detector in your home?? We can help. Drop us a message with a contact number and someone will reach out to arrange installation of a free smoke detector.

10/01/2025

The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to the dry conditions and lack of foreseeable substantial rain. Please be diligent about any outdoor fire or open burning. As a reminder, state law requires anyone burning more than a quarter of acre to have a permit from the Forestry Commission before burning. And for those in the town limits of the Town of Parrish, a burn permit must be requested by calling the Parrish Town Hall for any outdoor burning.

06/11/2025

Walker County’s first junior fire academy will be held at Dora Park on June 24-28. If you know a teen who is age 13-18 and interested in the fire service, please pass this along. Details on the Eventbrite registration page.

There is no cost and lunch will be provided each day.

Hey y'all, come join us at the Walker County Junior Fire Academy for a hands-on experience learning all about firefighting and fire safety!