Friendship Volunteer Fire Department

05/28/2026

Give your grill a little TLC. Grease and fat buildup can catch fire. Clean the grates and remove buildup from trays below the grill. https://nfpa.social/457KfiD

05/18/2026

Lint happens. Fires don’t have to. Lint buildup can lead to a dryer fire if it’s not cleaned regularly.

• Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
• Make sure the outdoor vent flap opens when the dryer is running.
• Have a qualified service person clean the inside of the dryer cabinet and exhaust duct once a year.

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05/18/2026

Tackling some spring cleaning or painting this weekend?

Oil-soaked rags can start a fire if not handled safely. As oil-based paints and stains dry, they give off heat. If rags are piled up or put in a closed container, that heat can build up and start a fire.

Stay safe:
• Lay rags flat to dry outside, away from anything that can burn
• Or place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid

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05/18/2026

🎉 Birthday Wishes from Friendship Volunteer Fire Department 🎉

The Friendship Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our warmest birthday wishes to our dedicated Department Secretary. Your hard work, commitment, and support are truly valued and greatly appreciated by our entire department.

We hope you had a wonderful day filled with joy, celebration, and all the happiness you deserve.

Happy Birthday, and thank you for all that you do!

05/13/2026

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05/10/2026

🌸❤️ Happy Mother’s Day from Friendship Volunteer Fire Department ❤️🌸

Today, we proudly honor the incredible mothers, grandmothers, wives, daughters, and mother figures who are the hearts behind our heroes.

Your love, sacrifice, strength, and unwavering support make it possible for our firefighters and first responders to answer the call day after day. From the long nights and missed holidays to the constant prayers and endless encouragement—you are the foundation that holds our families and department together.

Behind every firefighter is a family who serves too, and today we recognize the women who carry that responsibility with grace, courage, and unconditional love.

We see you.
We appreciate you.
We are deeply grateful for you.

From our firehouse to your heart—thank you for all that you do for our members, our families, and our community.

❤️ Happy Mother’s Day ❤️

05/06/2026

🚨 URGENT WEATHER ALERT 🚨
Friendship Volunteer Fire Department Community Update

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch #187 for portions of Alabama effective 2:40 PM until 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

🌪️ Primary Threats Include:

* A few tornadoes likely
* A couple of intense tornadoes possible
* Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph
* Large hail up to 2 inches in diameter

⛈️ Storm Outlook:
Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening. Some storms may become supercells capable of producing tornadoes, large hail, and destructive straight-line winds.

⚠️ Important Reminder:
A Tornado Watch means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. This is the time to stay alert, review your safety plans, and closely monitor weather updates.

🛑 Preparedness Tips:

* Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings
* Charge phones and emergency devices now
* Identify your safe shelter location
* Avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather
* Be prepared to act immediately if warnings are issued

🏠 If a Tornado Warning is issued:
Take shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.

Your Friendship Volunteer Fire Department urges all residents to remain weather aware this afternoon and tonight. Conditions may change rapidly, and early preparation can save lives.

Stay safe, stay informed, and continue to monitor trusted weather source

05/06/2026

🚨 MID-MORNING SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE – FRIENDSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 🚨

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) continues to maintain an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather across portions of Central and Southwest Alabama. This includes areas such as:

Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Sylacauga, Clanton, Brent, Greensboro, Demopolis, Eutaw, York, Butler, and Aliceville.

A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) remains in place for much of the northern two-thirds of the state, while a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) extends as far south as Mobile and Dothan.

⚠️ Primary Concerns for Today:

* Severe storms may begin developing across northern and western Alabama as early as 1:00 PM
* The greatest tornado threat remains across the Enhanced Risk areas through this afternoon and tonight
* Storms may also produce:
* Large hail
* Damaging straight-line winds
* Torrential rainfall

🌧️ Flooding Concerns:

These storms are expected to produce heavy rainfall in a short period of time, increasing the risk for flash flooding, particularly in flood-prone and low-lying areas.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for much of Central Alabama.

🛑 Safety Reminders:

* Ensure you have multiple reliable ways to receive severe weather warnings
* Have your phone charged and emergency alerts enabled
* If you live in a mobile home, identify your nearest storm shelter or sturdy structure now
* Make transportation plans in advance if relocation becomes necessary
* Avoid driving through flooded roadways

🌙 Overnight Outlook:

Storms are expected to gradually weaken after midnight as they move southward, but a lower-end severe weather threat may continue into the early morning hours.

🌤️ Tomorrow:

* Northern Alabama should remain mostly dry
* Rain will gradually end in southeastern areas by mid-afternoon
* Cooler temperatures are expected, with highs in the low to mid-70s

🚑 Final Reminder:

Stay weather-aware throughout the day and evening. Conditions can change rapidly, and early preparation is critical to protecting yourself and your family.

Friendship Volunteer Fire Department encourages all residents to remain alert and prepared. Your safety is our priority