Foley Fire Department

Today, Foley Fire Department's 1st Shift E-5 had the pleasure of spending time with some of the campers at Graham Creek Nature Preserve! 🚒🌿

Our firefighters enjoyed teaching the campers about fire safety, what to do in an emergency, and who to call when help is needed. It's always rewarding to help educate our community's youth while having a little fun along the way!

To top off the day, the campers got to cool off with some water fun before heading out on their kayak adventure. 🛶💦

Thank you to Graham Creek Nature Preserve for having us. We loved spending the morning with these amazing campers and helping create a safe and memorable summer experience!

Lights, sirens, and lots of smiles! 🚒🔥

The Foley Fire Department had an amazing time at Career Day at Foley Elementary! We loved spending the day with the students, showing them what life as a firefighter is really like and talking about what it takes to join the fire service.

From climbing through the truck to checking out all the equipment and gadgets, the students were full of excitement and great questions. Seeing their curiosity and enthusiasm made the day even more special for our crew.

A huge thank you to Foley Elementary for inviting us out — we’re proud to serve such an incredible community and inspire the next generation of firefighters! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

🚒 3rd Shift had the pleasure of giving a station tour to the FMS Magnolia Room, and we’re not sure who enjoyed it more—the students, teachers, or our firefighters!

The group got a hands-on experience, even trying on turnout gear and helmets. They came ready with great questions and lots of curiosity, making it a fun and memorable visit for everyone involved.

Thank you for spending part of your day with us—you were an awesome group! 👩‍🚒

Road closure notice due to culvert work

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 from 3am to 7am, the eastbound lane of Highway 59 North will be closed. The closure will be between Centennial Bank and Napa Auto Parts, affecting the area from Roosevelt Avenue past East Myrtle Avenue.

Due to drought conditions, Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Alert. Although some burning may still be allowed, extreme caution should be used with any outdoor fires.

The Foley Fire Department’s Special Operations Team recently had the opportunity to train alongside Riviera Utilities, focusing on trench rescue and cave-in emergencies.

This hands-on training strengthens our partnership and ensures both teams are prepared to respond quickly and safely in high-risk situations. Working together like this helps protect not only our crews, but also the community we proudly serve.

A big thank you to Riviera Utilities for their commitment to safety and continued collaboration! 🚒👷‍♂️

WATCH: In an emergency, there is no time to figure out what to do. WKRG News 5's Debbie Williams shows us how utility workers train to save lives: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/baldwin-county-utility-workers-train-for-trench-cave-in-emergencies/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WKRG

⚠️ HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE ⚠️

The front offices of the Foley Fire Department will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, in observance of Good Friday.

We wish everyone in our community a safe and happy Easter weekend! 🐣🌷

🚨 Please Note: Emergency personnel will remain on duty and ready to respond. If you need us, we’re here—just call 911.

***CHILD SAFETY DAY***
Location: Spanish Fort Community Center
April 4th, 12-4pm
Car seat checks, limited lifejackets to children that are present and much, much more.

Please see the information from the Alabama Forestry Commission and refrain from open burning this weekend.

📢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.

Please see the information from the Alabama Forestry Commission and refrain from open burning this weekend.

ALABAMA'S FIRE DANGER - VERY HIGH TODAY!

Regions across the state experiencing different levels of fire danger.
Northwest: Very High
Northeast: High
Southwest: Extreme
Southeast: Very High

Reminder, burn permits are limited to only certified prescribed burn managers today, and will not be issued to anyone tomorrow.

Stay safe this weekend, Alabama.