Turnerville Fire Department

04/20/2026

04/14/2026

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This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20.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

03/16/2026

Please be mindful when driving in the area of Celeste and Radcliffe for the rest of the evening as Saraland Fire-Rescue Department, Saraland Police Department and Alabama Power are working this scene. Always use caution and watch out for first responders!

05/01/2025

Stealing this from our friends of Creola Fire Department, great information to have as we start the month of May.

⚠️In 2025, Alabama has burn bans in effect in multiple counties throughout the year, primarily from May to October, to protect air quality.
🔥Additionally, the Alabama Forestry Commission may issue temporary burn bans or restrictions due to wildfire risk or weather conditions.
❌🚫These bans typically prohibit open burning of debris like leaves, brush, and land-clearing materials.

⚠️In 2025, Alabama has burn bans in effect in multiple counties throughout the year, primarily from May to October, to protect air quality.
🔥Additionally, the Alabama Forestry Commission may issue temporary burn bans or restrictions due to wildfire risk or weather conditions.
❌🚫These bans typically prohibit open burning of debris like leaves, brush, and land-clearing materials.

01/09/2025

If you have ever heard someone say to keep doors closed because it helps in the case of a fire, THIS is your proof. It could save a life and it slows door the spread of the fire. This is real, raw photos of a house fire we had yesterday... you see the damage done in the home but there was one room that the door was closed and that room was UNTOUCHED. You can see the difference just on both sides of the door. Take this information and make it useful in your home. No one plans for a fire in their home, but there's small things you can always do that will be helpful if you ever do.

I also just want to say a huge thanks to Georgetown Fire and Citronelle Fire & Rescue for coming to assist. During the weekdays, we don't have many volunteers available and yesterday it was only 3 of us, so we are very thankful for the assist from neighboring departments. Also a huge thank you to the community. There were neighbors and folks of the community that pulled hose and offered help any way they could. If you are in the area and have the time, join the department. Your community needs the help! Come see us on Thursdays at 7pm to join.

01/08/2025

All units are back in service, we appreciate the help as always.

TVFD is on scene with a residential fire on Durango Drive. Use caution if you are in the area. Citronelle Fire & Rescue and Georgetown Fire are on scene as well.

12/15/2024

It’s not a TVFD Christmas Party unless we get call right? In all seriousness, as we were all gathered with our families to celebrate our fire family at our annual Christmas party, we received a page for assistance with a residential fire out of our area. And in true volunteer fire fighter commitment, they all left. They didn’t think twice, they just started shuffling chairs out of the way, grabbing gear and loading on trucks to go help. That’s what they always do. No matter the time of day, rain, cold or heat they just go when it’s someone else’s worst day. I can’t think of a better tribute or way to express what these guys and girls on our department do for our community and our fire family than that. And we as a community are so thankful for each and every one of them, truly.

So Merry Christmas from TVFD to you, we all hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday! Our group photo looks different this year because again, it’s not a party unless we get a call ❤️

- Lacy TV32

12/12/2024

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

Please use extreme caution on Salco Road near Williams Ave, both TVFD and Creola Fire Department are on scene of a traffic accident. Lanes are blocked, please watch out and slow down for all first responders working!

12/08/2024

AVOID AREA

TVFD is responding to a vehicle accident on Salco near the Gulf Coast Fire School. Medical helicopter in route, please avoid area if possible!

11/01/2024

We are still under a fire danger advisory!!