Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department

05/23/2026

May we NEVER FORGET

05/05/2026

It is still not safe to burn everyone. We are still in a drought. Just a reminder. Thank you all.

04/30/2026

Lord we thank you for this needed rain!! Amen

04/23/2026

04/16/2026

Reminder there is a NO BURN Sate wide in effect

04/13/2026

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This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20.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

03/26/2026

Fire RESTRICTION ADVISORY

03/23/2026

Red Oak FD has had a busy weekend!
03/21/26 @ 4:40 am Red Oak was dispatched to assist Florala VFD with a fully engulfed structure fire on LakeShore Blvd. Tanker 2 and Engine 4 responded to assist along with multiple other agencies. Units were back in service at 7:10 am

At 12:24 Red Oak was dispatched to a grass fire on Cotton Road, on arrival the homeowner had extinguished the fire, units turned around and went back in service at 12:38

03/22/26 @ 2:31 Red Oak was dispatched to assist Opp FD and Onycha VFD with a large woods fire, along with multiple agencies. Horn Hill Rd and C**n Rd. Red Oak Tanker 2 and Brush Truck 5 responded. Total acres burnt per forestry 289 acres. While on scene at 4:53 Red Oak was dispatched to assist Florala Fire Department with a woods fire on Stedman Rd and Johnson Quarter Rd. Opp FD command released Red Oak to assist Florala VFD, on arrival Florala VFD had the fire extinguished, firefighters went in with backpack water tanks and helped finish up a couple hot spots. Alabama Forestry Commision arrived on scene to push in a fire break. All Red Oak units were back in service around 7:00 pm.

03/19/2026

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Whole hog raffle drawing. Tickets are $20 or 3 for $50. This is custom butchered hog to your liking. Dont miss this chance to eat high on the hog and help a fire dept with critical funding. Drawing July 7th.