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Southwest Lee County Fire Department The Southwest Lee County Fire Department, founded by Gene Conway in 1978, is a 100% Volunteer ISO Class 4 fire department located in Auburn, Alabama.

Southwest Lee County Fire Department, founded by Gene Conway in 1978, is a 100% volunteer ISO Class 4 fire department located in Auburn, AL, that provides fire rescue services to approx. 5,000 residents and 55 square miles of unincorporated Lee County, AL The Southwest Lee County Fire Department is dispatched by the Lee County, AL Sheriff's Office 911 Center and provides fire rescue services to approximately 5,000 residents and 55 square miles of unincorporated Lee County, Alabama, including the Town of Loachapoka, Alabama. Services include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, auto extrication, and basic first responder medical care, provided by two fire stations. The Southwest Lee County Fire Department fleet comprises two fire engines, one brush truck, two utility trucks, and one mobile air trailer. The Southwest Lee County Fire Department is staffed 24/7 365 by 30 volunteer personnel, including a fire chief, deputy chief, two captains, and four lieutenants, all of whom answer, on average, 700 calls for service annually. The Southwest Lee County Fire Department proudly serves the residents of Southwestern Lee County, Alabama, with commitment, professionalism, and integrity. If you have an interest in joining our department, team and family, feel free to stop by our Station #1 any day of the week and/or weekend to pickup an application! You can also check out our website or contact us at (334) 887-8550 for more information! We have two fire stations strategically located throughout our approximately 55 square mile fire jurisdiction, responding to approximately 700 calls for service per year. Station #1 - 2176 Wire Road, Auburn, Alabama, 36832

Station #2 - 6350 Stage Road, Loachapoka, Alabama, 36865

🔥 Join Us for the Southwest Fire Department's Annual Chili Dinner & Raffle! 🔥Come out and support our local firefighters...
10/14/2026

🔥 Join Us for the Southwest Fire Department's Annual Chili Dinner & Raffle! 🔥

Come out and support our local firefighters while enjoying a delicious bowl of hot chili and a chance to win incredible prizes!

📅Date: November 12th, 2026
⏰Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍Location: Southwest Fire Station 1 | 2176 Wire Road, Auburn, AL

🎟 Dinner Tickets: https://southwest-fire-department.square.site/
- Presale: $10
- At the Door: $12

🎟 Raffle Tickets: https://southwest-fire-department.square.site/
- Single Ticket: $5
- Bundle Deal: 5 for $20

🎁 Raffle Prizes:
🏆 Grand Prize: Wi******er SXP Hybrid Hunter Sh***un
🏅 Prize 2: Blackstone 3-Burner Grill
🎖 Prize 3: YETI Tundra Cooler (RED)

All proceeds directly benefit the Southwest Firefighters Association.

Bring your family, appetite, and friends! We can't wait to see you there! 🚒

To purchase tickets online click this link! https://southwest-fire-department.square.site/

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE #5October 9, 2026Lee County is now under a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Isaias has str...
10/09/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE #5
October 9, 2026

Lee County is now under a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.

Charge phones and backup batteries, check emergency supplies, and have multiple reliable ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.

Hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm.

Lee County residents should prepare for impacts beginning Friday afternoon, October 9, with the greatest concerns Friday night into Saturday, October 10. Additional impacts may continue into Sunday.

Shelters: Shelters will open only in the event of a Tornado Watch being Issues. Please refer to the shelter graphic posted on this update.

Potential Threats:

🌧️ Rain and flooding: Rainfall totals of 2–4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, could lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage. Rainfall is expected to begin Friday afternoon, with heavier periods Friday night into Saturday.

💨 Wind and power outages: Tropical storm-force winds (39–57 mph) are a primary concern, particularly late Friday afternoon and overnight. Strong gusts up to 50mph could bring down trees and power lines, cause scattered power outages, and create hazardous travel conditions.

🌪️ Tornadoes: Isolated tornadoes are possible Friday night into Saturday morning. Lee County is currently under a Level 2 out of 4 tornado risk for this tropical system.

⏰ Timing: Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate Friday afternoon, with the greatest impacts anticipated Friday night through Saturday. Rain and gusty winds may persist into Sunday as the system moves east of our area.

🚧 Never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

📲 Stay weather-aware and sign up for Lee County emergency notifications at www.leecoema.com.

Lee County EMA continues to monitor Hurricane Isaias closely in coordination with the National Weather Service and will provide updates as conditions change

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE #4October 8, 2026Lee County remains under a Tropical Storm Watch as Hurricane Isaias has stre...
10/09/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE #4
October 8, 2026

Lee County remains under a Tropical Storm Watch as Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items, charge phones and backup batteries, check emergency supplies, and have multiple reliable ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the
storm.

Lee County residents should prepare for potential impacts beginning Friday afternoon, October 9, with the greatest concerns Friday night into Saturday, October 10. Additional impacts may continue into Sunday.

Potential Threats:
🌧️ Rain and flooding: Rainfall totals of 2–4 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, could lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage. Rainfall is expected to begin Friday afternoon, with heavier periods Friday night into Saturday.

💨 Wind and power outages: Tropical storm-force winds (39–57 mph) are a primary concern, particularly late Friday afternoon and overnight. Strong gusts could bring down trees and power lines, cause scattered power outages, and create hazardous travel conditions.

🌪️ Tornadoes: Isolated tornadoes are possible Friday night into Saturday morning. Lee County is currently under a Level 2 out of 4 tornado risk for this tropical system.

⏰ Timing: Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate Friday afternoon, with the greatest impacts anticipated Friday night through Saturday. Rain and gusty winds may persist into Sunday as the system moves east of our area.\

🚧 Never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

📲 Stay weather-aware and sign up for Lee County emergency notifications at www.leecoema.com.

Lee County EMA continues to monitor Hurricane Isaias closely in coordination with the National Weather Service and will provide updates as conditions change

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE #3October 8, 2026Lee County is now under a Tropical Storm Watch as Hurricane Isaias has stren...
10/08/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE #3
October 8, 2026

Lee County is now under a Tropical Storm Watch as Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.

Lee County residents should prepare for potential impacts beginning Friday afternoon, October 9, with the greatest concerns Friday night into Saturday, October 10. Additional impacts may continue into Sunday.

Potential Threats:
🌧️ Rain and flooding: Rainfall totals of 2–4 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 inches, could lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage. Rainfall is expected to begin Friday afternoon, with heavier periods Friday night into Saturday.

💨 Wind and power outages: Tropical storm-force winds (39–57 mph) are a primary concern, particularly Friday evening and overnight. Strong gusts could bring down trees and power lines, cause scattered power outages, and create hazardous travel conditions.

🌪️ Tornadoes: Isolated tornadoes are possible Friday night into Saturday morning. Lee County is currently under a Level 2 out of 4 tornado risk for this tropical system.

⏰ Timing: Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate Friday afternoon, with the greatest impacts anticipated Friday night through Saturday. Rain and gusty winds may persist into Sunday as the system moves east of our area.

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible within the next 48 hours. Forecast conditions, timing, and impacts may change as the storm approaches.

⚠️ Prepare now: Secure loose outdoor items, charge phones and backup batteries, check emergency supplies, and have multiple reliable ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.

🚧 Never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

📲 Stay weather-aware and sign up for Lee County emergency notifications at www.leecoema.com.

Lee County EMA continues to monitor Hurricane Isaias closely in coordination with the National Weather Service and will provide updates as conditions change.

10/08/2026

Lee County EMA:

LeeCo Alerts!:

Tropical Storm Watch
Tropical Storm Watch issued October 8 at 10:05AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible
somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Auburn
- Opelika

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 40 mph

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile and manufactured homes. Unsecured lightweight
objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, especially weaker trees. Some fences and roadway
signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: 1-3 inches, with locally higher
amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
moderate flooding rain
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
are possible.
- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations
and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with
swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,
creeks, and ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken
foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas
of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and
poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on
moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge
closures.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is favorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for several
tornadoes
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
several tornadoes with a few possibly intense having larger
damage paths.
- PREPARE: Those living in manufactured homes or on boats
should prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous
weather arrives.
- ACT: Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado
warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few
spots of considerable damage, power loss, and
communications failures.
- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
and manufactured homes demolished, large trees snapped or
uprooted, and vehicles tumbled. Dangerous projectiles can
add to the toll.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- http://ready.gov/hurricanes

Please remain weather aware throughout this weekend with Tropical Storm Isaias being projected to affect our area!
10/07/2026

Please remain weather aware throughout this weekend with Tropical Storm Isaias being projected to affect our area!

In September, our firefighters responded to 56 incidents, including 10 working fire-related calls. A huge shoutout to ou...
10/02/2026

In September, our firefighters responded to 56 incidents, including 10 working fire-related calls. A huge shoutout to our team for their hard work and dedication, volunteering their time to ensure the safety of our community!

If you’re interested in joining the ranks of our department and becoming a volunteer firefighter, click the link below and fill out our online application!

https://www.southwest-fire.org/join

🎉 RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉The Southwest Firefighters Association Helmet & Glove Raffle has officially come to a cl...
10/01/2026

🎉 RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

The Southwest Firefighters Association Helmet & Glove Raffle has officially come to a close, and we are excited to announce our winners!

🥇 Gloves Winner: Olivia Clancy — Alabama
🪖 Helmet Winner: Cherra Wheeler — Connecticut

Congratulations, Olivia and Cherra! 🎊 We hope you enjoy your prizes, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who participated and supported the Southwest Firefighters Association.

Your support helps us continue our mission and means a great deal to our firefighting community. 🚒❤️

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, shared our raffle, and helped make this fundraiser a success!

Congratulations again to our winners! 👏🔥

On Thursday morning, the Southwest Fire Department was alerted to a reported vehicle fire at the 49-mile marker on I-85....
10/01/2026

On Thursday morning, the Southwest Fire Department was alerted to a reported vehicle fire at the 49-mile marker on I-85. Engine 711 responded just short of two minutes after the dispatch with four firefighters on board. Upon arrival, they discovered an 18-Wheeler trailer with moderate smoke showing from the rear of the trailer. The firefighters quickly deployed a 1 3/4" hose line, effectively applying "water on the fire" just 45 seconds after their arrival. The fire was quickly brought under control, approximately five minutes after fire department arrival. Fortunately, no injuries were reported at the scene. The Southwest Fire Department received support on the scene from the City of Auburn Police Department and the Alabama Service and Assistance Patrol (ASAP) for traffic control. Fire personnel remained on-site for approximately 30 minutes before returning to service.

Auburn Public Safety - Police & Fire
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2176 Wire Road
Auburn, AL
36832

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+13348878550

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