Old Kingston Fire Department

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

Training tonight was a team effort! The goal was to move the ball through the maze using extrication and shoring equipment, while maintaining stability and safety ("lift an inch, crib an inch"). Firefighters learned a lot about the capability of each tool and where to use each type of cribbing. Also found out that good communication is key! Great work everyone!

Come join us! We train on Mondays at 7pm.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our very own Zach Smith, who completed FF1/2 and EMR while still in high school through the Fire Science program at Autauga County Technology Center. Today we were honored to attend his Skills USA "Signing Day" to celebrate his achievements!

We're proud of Zach and look forward to seeing where his hard work and dedication take him as he considers next steps.

Our thanks to Mr. Driver for teaching the program, and to Skills USA and Autauga County Schools for making the program possible.

If you are under 18 and are interested in firefighting, consider joining our Jr Firefighter program at Old Kingston. We'd love to show you the ropes and help you get a head start on your career!

04/28/2026

Consumption Course and Apparatus Training tonight! We're here every Monday @ 7pm, come join in the fun and serve your community!

04/13/2026

Please don't burn, conditions are such that a trash fire or small bonfire can become extremely destructive.

📢With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately.

Over the past weekend, 50 wildfires burned more than 2,300 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a 500-acre wildfire in Mobile County, one for 412 acres in Coosa County, one for 382 acres in Choctaw County, one for 260 acres in Washington County, and another one for 105 acres in Escambia County.

In the last 30 days, 387 wildfires have burned approximately 15,850 acres of forestland across the state.

“With no measurable rain in sight, the continued extremely dry conditions create dangerous wildfire behavior,” said Oates. “These conditions create the potential for fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer and more of the agency’s firefighting resources to contain. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.”

This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time. Permits for outdoor burning will be restricted only to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets and 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 at www.forestry.alabama.gov

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

A lot of changes are coming; stay weather aware and be prepared for the storms and the cold weather coming in behind them!

02/24/2026

"Hold My Chair" - This week's training was designed to strengthen communication, build confidence, and increase our member's ability to navigate in zero visibility conditions. Great job to everyone who participated, and thanks to Chief Gentry for running training tonight!

Do you have what it takes? Come join us on Mondays at 7pm!