Samson Volunteer Fire Dept.

05/30/2026

If you noticed a heavy presence of Fire Dept. activity on South Jordan St. there was no cause for concern, Samson Fire along with Flat Creek Fire conducted our annual pump testing of our fire trucks. This testing is required by ISO, the organization that regulates some homeowners insurance, these test are required in order to make certain that our trucks will pump the amount of water that the pumps on the truck is designed to pump. We're proud to say all 3 of the Samson trucks and one of Flat Creeks trucks passed the tests.

05/04/2026

Today, on May 4, International Firefighters’ Day, we recognise those who continue to serve.

Firefighters who stand ready—
between danger and the community.

Their courage, commitment, and quiet strength protect us all.

To those serving today, in every part of the world—thank you.

International Firefighters' Day:
A day to pause.
A day to reflect.
A day to honour.

Wherever you are, you are part of this shared moment.

04/15/2026

**PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT **

The roundabout at Alabama Highway 52 and Alabama Highway 153 south is now open and in use, please use extreme caution in this area.

04/13/2026

Everyone please read the most recent alert from the Alabama Forestry Commission!

📢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This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20.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

04/06/2026

*BURN BAN UPDATE*

The current outside burning ban has been lifted at this time. With the recent rainfall showers we have been getting citizens have been cleared to burn, but we ask that you please monitor any outside fire as it could still spread. We would like to thank everyone with there cooperation while we've been under this ban.

03/27/2026

**IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

The City of Samson is currently under a complete no outside burning at this time. Due to the extremely dry conditions we ask that you please refrain from any outside burning as weather conditions will cause a fire to grow and spread rapidly. As soon as conditions improve we will inform the community as such. Once again we ask that you please refrain from burning.

03/26/2026

Everyone please read this warning from the Alabama Forestry Commission!!!

📢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.

03/22/2026

Structure Fire – March 21

At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, Samson Volunteer Firefighters were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of R Spears Road, with flames and smoke already visible upon dispatch.

Engine 31 arrived to find heavy fire conditions with flames through the roof and a partial collapse of the structure. Additional assistance was requested from Geneva Fire and Flat Creek Fire.

Due to the lack of hydrants in the area, tanker operations were established. Samson Tanker 32 was assisted by Battens Fire Tanker 1 to provide water supply on scene.

Units Responding:
Samson Fire:
• Engine 31
• Tanker 32
• Brush 33
• Supply 34
• Service Truck 30
Geneva Fire:
• Engine 11
Flat Creek Fire:
• Truck 94
• Brush 95
Battens Fire:
• Tanker 1

Thankfully, no injuries were reported among occupants or firefighters. The American Red Cross responded to assist displaced residents.

03/14/2026

This morning our volunteer firefighters spent several hours sharpening their automobile extrication skills. Training like this ensures our firefighters are prepared to safely and rapidly assist crash victims while working alongside our EMS partners.

A huge Thank You to Ron’s Firestone for donating the vehicles used for this valuable training

03/11/2026

This morning Samson Fire , along with Samson Rescue and Samson Police Dept., hosted Prom Promise for the Seniors and Juniors at Samson High School. We simulated a multiple vehicle wreck with several injuries, one person trapped and one fatal injury. The students were shown the use of our extrication equipment and we explained to them the importance of not drinking and driving and not driving while distracted. We would like to thank Ron's Firestone in Geneva for furnishing us the vehicles to use during this demonstration.