Southwest Lee County Fire Department

08/29/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to the LHR Services for providing our department with essential equipment needed to remove a large tree that had fallen in our yard. We appreciate the help!

08/28/2026

Congratulations to Live-In FF Gus Carbajal on completing the EMT-B course, passing his National Registry exam, and obtaining his Alabama State EMS License! We are proud of you!

Congratulations to Firefighter Gus Carbajal on passing the National Registry exam and obtaining his State EMT-B license! Great job!

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Live-In FF Braxton Major on being elected as the new Secretary/Treasurer of the Lee County Firefighters Association! Great things are ahead for our county firefighters!

08/18/2026

Sometimes even the fire department needs a little help. Recently our flag became stuck partially up the pole, and we were unable to safely access the top.

Thankfully Lee County Traffic Engineer’s Office was able to come out and help us get “Old Glory” back to her proper placement.

We appreciate Lee County’s help and also the generous community donations of new American Flags to keep our station looking beautiful!

08/17/2026

Take this heat seriously. Your situation could become dangerous very quickly.

08/16/2026

Please use caution when outdoors today! Make sure you are staying hydrated!

Lee County EMA:

LeeCo Alerts!:

Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 16 at 10:16AM CDT until August 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory this afternoon, heat index values up
to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 113 expected.

* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

08/05/2026

On Wednesday morning members of Southwest Fire/Rescue were out bright and early, helping the staff at Loachapoka Elementary welcome back students for the first day of school.
To all students and teachers, all of us at SWFD wish you a happy, safe and educational 2026/‘27 school year.

07/31/2026

🔥 Exciting Raffle Alert! 🔥

Join us in supporting the Southwest Lee County Firefighters Association by participating in our thrilling raffle fundraiser! We’re giving away a Phenix TL-2 Leather Fire Helmet and a pair of RagTop Structural Firefighting Gloves!

🎟️ Ticket Info:

• 1 Ticket for $20

• 3 Tickets for $50

📅 Drawing Date: September 30th, 2026

The Southwest Lee County Firefighters Association is a dedicated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization made up of active members from the Southwest Lee County Fire Department. Our cause is close to our hearts, as we work tirelessly to provide essential resources to our community and volunteers.

Why Support Us?

• We host multiple fundraisers, including the popular SWFD Annual Chili Dinner, to raise funds for community resources.

• We offer scholarship opportunities for service members and a live-in program that provides low-cost housing for college students who volunteer their time with us.

• With call volumes nearly doubling over the past two years, the rising cost of equipment is a challenge, and we need your help to maintain our operations and serve our community effectively.

By purchasing raffle tickets, you’re not just entering for a chance to win — you’re also contributing to the vital work we do. If we meet our goals, we’ll even raffle off additional helmets and gloves!

💻 Purchase your tickets here!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-southwest-firefighters-association-leather-helmet-raffle

You can also hit the donate button if you prefer to support without buying a ticket.

Please like and share this post to help spread the word and support local college students who volunteer their time to give back to the community. Every ticket counts and your support makes a difference! 🙌

The Southwest Firefighters Association, comprised of members of the Southwest Fire Department in Auburn, Alabama, is hosting a raffle for a Phenix TL2 Leather…

07/22/2026

On Saturday morning, the Southwest Fire Department had the privilege of hosting a joint mutual aid training session with our surrounding jurisdiction departments. Firefighters from Southwest Fire, Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department, Farmville Volunteer Fire Department, and Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue came together for a three-hour training focused on pump and draft operations.

During the session, crews practiced drafting water from a nearby pond, relaying it into a portable drop tank, and then drafting from the drop tank to supply our fire suppression engine. This collaborative effort not only enhances our skills but also strengthens the bonds between our departments, ensuring we are all better equipped to serve our communities in times of need.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this valuable training experience!

07/21/2026

Over the past week, our dedicated volunteers at the Southwest Fire Department responded to multiple residential structure fires, providing mutual aid and automatic aid support. Here’s a recap of the incidents:

Incident #1: Residential Structure Fire
• Date/Time: 07/15/2026, 12:01 AM
• Location: Lee Road 188 / Loachapoka
• Response: First Due

• Details:
Early Wednesday, the Southwest Fire Department was dispatched to the listed location for a reported residential structure fire with reported occupants still inside. Engine 712 made the response within three minutes of the initial dispatch with two personnel on board. Engine 712 arrived to find a single-wide mobile home with smoke showing from the exterior. Firefighters made entry and confirmed all occupants had exited the residence safely. Interior crews located a kitchen fire and quickly brought the incident under control, containing the fire to the kitchen area of the residence. Additional responding crews assisted in completing salvage/overhaul operations. No injuries were reported on the scene, and the cause was determined to be unattended cooking. Southwest Fire Department responded with three apparatus and five personnel, operating on the scene for one hour before returning to service. The Farmville Volunteer Fire Department and Lee County Sherriff's Office Alabama also responded to the scene for assistance.

Incident #2: Vehicle/Structure Fire
• Date/Time: 07/15/2026, 7:30 AM
• Location: Lee Road 165 / Beauregard
• Response: Automatic Aid

• Details:
Wednesday morning, the Southwest Fire Department was dispatched as automatic aid to the Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department at the listed location for a Vehicle/Residential Structure Fire. Engine 712 made the response with two personnel on board. Beauregard Fire (BVFD) units arrived on scene and located a fully engulfed vehicle fire with possible extension into a nearby residence. Firefighters quickly deployed a 1 3/4" hose line for fire attack and began suppression operations. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and confirmed no extension into the nearby residence. Southwest Fire Department responded with one apparatus and three personnel to assist Beauregard Fire, alongside Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Lee County, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and Lee County Sheriff's Office Alabama.

Incident #3: Residential Structure Fire
• Date/Time: 07/17/2026, 10:18 PM
• Location: Ella Grace Drive / Auburn
• Response: Mutual Aid

• Details:
Late Friday evening, the Southwest Fire Department (SWFD) was dispatched as mutual aid to the Auburn Public Safety - Police & Fire at the listed location for a working residential structure fire. Truck 717 made the response within one minute of the initial dispatch with two personnel on board and the SWFD Mobile Cascade System. Upon their arrival, Southwest crews were assigned to Interior Fire Attack Operations, as well as SCBA Bottle Refill/Rehab. SWFD personnel operated in their assignments for the entirety of the incident. Once the fire was logged under control, Southwest Fire crews were released from the scene by the Auburn Fire Command. One firefighter was transported from the scene by EMS and multiple firefighters were treated on the scene by EMS crews, all for heat related injuries. The Southwest Fire Department responded with one apparatus and two personnel while simultaneously ensuring coverage for the west side of Lee County with a staffed Engine Company. Southwest Fire operated on the scene for approximately three hours before returning to service, operating alongside the City of Auburn Fire Department Battalion 1, Engine 6, Engine 2, Ladder 1, Engine 4, Engine 1, and Engine 3, the Farmville Volunteer Fire Department, East Alabama EMS LLC, Lee County, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and the City of Auburn Police Department. No civilian injuries were reported on the scene, and the cause was left under investigation with the City of Auburn Fire Department Investigations Division.