Please continue to avoid Hwy 20 E and Hwy 31 N as you travel this afternoon. DFR Engines 1,2 and 5, along with assistance from Flint VFD are still dealing with an 18-wheeler fire on Hwy 20 E just south of Bibb-Garrett Rd.

If the weather happens to become severe, this evening, here is a list of storm shelters throughout Morgan County.

Happy International Firefighters Day! There’s no other group of people that I’d rather know, work with, or call my second family than Decatur Fire and Rescue.

DFFA will be sponsoring a golf tournament on June 12th at Point Mallard. All proceeds will go to the muscular dystrophy, breast cancer, firefighter’s flower, and retiree ring funds that are sponsored by our local union. These are all great causes that help people in THIS area.

We are extremely appreciative for everything that local businesses contribute to all of our endeavors. In this instance, Charles Wright and all of the associates of Lowe’s in Decatur went above and beyond in supplying us with materials to renovate our administrative facility.

Today is The National Day of Prayer and many churches have held gatherings in order to pray and worship together. We were privileged be to able to assist. Thank you for alllowing us to be a part of such an awesome event.

ATTENTION CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTERS! Decatur Fire and Rescue is actively looking for certified firefighters for lateral hiring. Applications will be accepted until the end of the day on May 24th. Don’t miss out on a chance to start a great career with the city of Decatur.

“Success is never owned. It is rented...and the rent is due every day.” -Rory Vaden, author. DFR is proud to welcome our good friends from Madison Fire and Rescue to our Training Center this week as our departments co-sponsor a class by Magic City Truck Academy.

Congratulations are in order for Lt. Bobby Peavler on receiving the Kiwanis Club Citizenship Award. You’ve made your department proud.

#Best Job In The World

On Sunday evening, Trail Life Troop AL-0356 retired several of DFR’s aged and tattered station flags from service. These young men were careful to follow proper flag etiquette and handling procedures as they were instructed by the mentors of their Troop.

May 22nd at 9:00 AM, Decatur Fire & Rescue will partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in this area that do not have them in their homes. If you have any questions, please contact Lt. Bobby Peavler. [email protected] drive.google.com/file/d/12fS0Ia…

E1, E2, L3, and T4 responded to a residential fire, this evening. When the first unit arrived, heavy flames were showing from a structure that was attached to the residence. That’s as close as the fire got to the house... Awesome job, men!

E6, L3, E7, and E5 were toned out to a business fire this morning on Hwy 31 S. When fire crews arrived, they found approximately 15 units burning. Quick response time and professional coordination between crews prevented this fire from being a total loss. Great work, men!

As summertime “vibes” and activities quickly draw near, we have to remain vigilant in keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe. Being conscious of fire pit and torch safety is a great way for each of us to do our part in ensuring that we all have a safe and happy summer.

Thank you to 3M of Decatur for purchasing an Apple Lane Farms ham for each member of our department. We are blessed to have amazing working relationship with the men and women of 3M Decatur. May God bless you all during the holidays.

We are staffed with extra personnel this morning and Rescue 1 is in service incase of an severe weather. If you have any emergency, as normal, please dial 911. We are monitoring the weather and ask that you have two ways to be alerted of severe weather.

Santa will be riding thru Decatur in Tower 4 on Wednesday of this week. Please look at our Facebook page (Decatur Fire & Rescue) for the times and places you may see him and The Grinch.

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With temperatures dropping to our coldest of the year, please make sure you are following all manufacturers instructions on all heating sources. Please adjust all thermostats on alternative heating and have 3-4 feet buffer between all combustibles and heating sources.