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10/05/2026

The burn ban for our area has officially been lifted; however, we strongly encourage everyone to continue using extreme caution if you choose to burn.

Although recent rainfall has improved conditions in some areas, much of the dead vegetation remains extremely dry and may not readily absorb moisture. At the same time, saturated or deteriorating soil conditions can create another serious hazard: fire apparatus can become stuck while attempting to access or suppress grass and pasture fires.

When a fire truck becomes immobilized, it places both firefighters and expensive emergency equipment in a dangerous position with limited ability to retreat if fire conditions rapidly change.

If you choose to conduct any outdoor burning, please:

• Have an adequate water source immediately available.
• Keep the burn small and manageable.
• Avoid burning during high winds or changing weather conditions.
• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Ensure emergency vehicles have safe, stable access to the area.
• Be prepared to extinguish the fire immediately if conditions change.

The lifting of a burn ban does not mean the fire danger is gone. Please burn responsibly, monitor conditions closely, and help us protect our firefighters, equipment, property, and community.

— Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department | Station 22

09/29/2026

⚠️ WEATHER & FLOODING SAFETY NOTICE ⚠️

Our area may experience a unique and potentially significant weather pattern over the next 3–5 days. Some forecasts are indicating the possibility of very heavy rainfall, with isolated totals potentially reaching several inches.

Because our area has been extremely dry, the ground may not immediately absorb large amounts of rainfall. This can lead to rapid runoff, ponding on roadways, and localized flash flooding—even in areas that normally do not flood.

If flooding develops, please remember:

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Never attempt to drive through standing or moving water.

• Slow down, especially at night. Standing water can be extremely difficult to see after dark and may develop quickly in areas that were clear only hours earlier.

• Use your headlights and remain alert for water covering roadways, washed-out shoulders, debris, and changing road conditions.

• Never underestimate moving water. A roadway that appears passable may be damaged or completely washed out underneath the surface.

Please monitor local weather conditions and use good judgment when traveling over the next several days.

Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department — Station 22 stands ready to respond should conditions deteriorate or emergencies arise.

Please stay weather aware, stay cautious, and look out for one another.

09/28/2026

🔥 BURN BAN EXTENDED 🔥

The burn ban has been extended through October 12 at 9:00 a.m.

Please continue to avoid outdoor burning until the ban has been lifted. With dry conditions, even a small fire can quickly get out of control.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe! 🚒

09/22/2026

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Bokchito Volunteer Fire Department for their assistance with a grass fire on Robinson Road today.

Mutual aid plays a vital role in the fire service, and we are fortunate to have neighboring departments that are always willing to answer the call and lend a helping hand when needed.

Thank you to the firefighters of Bokchito VFD for your time, dedication, and continued partnership in protecting our communities.

09/18/2026

🚒 A Small Detail That Could Make a Big Difference in an Emergency

One of the simplest things you can do to protect yourself and your family is to make sure your house numbers are clearly visible from the road.

Whether they're displayed on your mailbox, fence, gate, or the front of your home, those numbers help emergency responders locate you quickly when every second matters.
House descriptions are helpful, but at night, identifying the color of a home or recognizing a particular driveway can be extremely difficult.

A few simple reminders:

Make sure your address numbers are large and easy to read.

Use reflective numbers whenever possible.
Keep numbers clear of trees, bushes, and other obstructions.

If your home sits back from the road, consider displaying your address at the entrance to your driveway.

Check that your address is visible from both directions of travel.

When you call 911, we want to spend our time helping you and your family—not searching for the right driveway.

Take a few minutes today to look at your home from the road. If you couldn't find your address in the dark, neither can we.

Your Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department is always here when you need us. Help us find you when it matters most. ❤️🚒

09/17/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

At the Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department, a pot of coffee can be made in just a few minutes. Our station is heated in the winter, air-conditioned in the summer, and there's always room for one more chair.
Our district is unique. Highway 70, Old Highway 70, and Highway 70E all run through our response area. Over the years, we've responded to some devastating accidents and witnessed things that most people will never have to see. Some of those memories don't simply disappear when the call is over.

We understand that life can be difficult. We understand that sometimes the hardest battles are the ones nobody else can see.
It doesn't matter who you are.
It doesn't matter if you're a first responder or a member of our community. It doesn't matter how much money you have, how much you've donated to our department, or whether we've ever met you before.
We are still here for you.

To our fellow first responders: Your mind may convince you that you're the only one struggling. It may tell you that speaking up makes you weak, that someone will make fun of you, or that you should be able to forget the things you've seen.
You are not weak. You are not alone. And you do not have to carry those memories by yourself. Call us. Text us. Send us a message. Reach out however you feel comfortable. We'll do everything we can to make sure someone is there to listen, sit beside you, and help you find the support you need. You don't need to have the right words. You don't need to explain everything. Sometimes, all it takes is sitting down with someone over a cup of coffee and knowing that somebody cares.

We spend countless hours responding to emergencies, protecting property, and helping our neighbors through some of the worst days of their lives. But our responsibility to one another doesn't end when the fire is out, the accident is cleared, or the trucks are back in the station.
Brotherhood isn't just about who shows up when the tones drop. It's about who shows up when the world gets quiet and someone is fighting a battle nobody else can see.
This is our community.
This is Bryan County.
This is brotherhood.
And nobody fights these battles alone.

Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department | Station 22
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support, available 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

09/14/2026

Bryan County Emergency Management Alert
County Wide Burn Ban!!!

The Bryan County Commissioners have Issued a County Wide Burn Ban.
The Burn Ban will be in effect until September 28 at 9am.

On behalf of the Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department, today we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the...
09/11/2026

On behalf of the Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department, today we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the extraordinary courage shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We especially honor the 343 firefighters who answered the call and never returned home. Their sacrifice represents the very meaning of service, courage, and brotherhood.

The fire service has a bond that reaches far beyond departments, cities, and state lines. When one of us falls, we all feel the loss. When history calls us to remember, we carry their names, their sacrifice, and their legacy with us.

May we never forget the innocent lives taken, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the families who have carried their loss every day since.

From our brothers and sisters at the Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department:

343. Always remembered.
September 11, 2001. Never Forget.

09/11/2026

They call it a brotherhood for a reason.

This fire season has been one for the record books, and through every long day, late night, and difficult fire, we continue to see the same neighboring departments show up ready to work.

There is something powerful about arriving on scene, seeing the familiar trucks and familiar faces, and knowing without question that the job is about to get done.

That is what makes Bryan County special. We may wear different patches and serve different communities, but when the tones drop, those lines disappear. It becomes one county, one mission, and neighbors helping neighbors.

To every department that has answered our call for help, thank you. And when you need us, it is our absolute privilege to stand beside you.

This is Bryan County.
This is mutual aid.
This is brotherhood.

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