Bangor Fire & Rescue Service

10/05/2026

⚠️ BANGOR COMMUNITY TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️

Please use EXTREME CAUTION on County Road 9 at the railroad crossing.

Due to the wreck earlier today, one of the railroad crossing lights and gate arm is down and will be out of service for a while.

🚨 PLEASE DO NOT rely on the railroad signals alone.
When approaching the tracks, STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN. Look BOTH ways and make absolutely sure no train is coming before crossing.

Please slow down, stay alert, and share this post so everyone in the Bangor community is aware. Better to take an extra few seconds than take a chance! 🚂⚠️

PLEASE SHARE!!

09/03/2026

🚨🚒 LIGHTS & SIRENS BEHIND YOU? PLEASE MOVE OVER! 🚑🚨

When you see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and sirens, those lights aren’t just asking you to move — someone may be depending on us to get there as quickly and safely as possible.

If you see an emergency vehicle approaching:

🚗 Stay calm and slow down.

➡️ Pull to the right and stop when it is safe to do so. Don’t slam on your brakes or stop in the middle of the roadway.

🚫 Don’t try to outrun an emergency vehicle. If we’re behind you with lights and sirens, please give us room to pass.

↔️ Don’t block intersections. If you’re already in an intersection, safely clear it before pulling over.

👀 Check before moving. There may be more than one emergency vehicle responding. Always look and listen before pulling back onto the road.

🚒 Give large emergency vehicles plenty of room. Fire trucks are big, heavy, and need more space to stop and maneuver than a regular vehicle.

And remember — if you see emergency vehicles already stopped on the side of the road, slow down, move over when possible, and give firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, and everyone working the scene plenty of space.

❤️ That fire truck or ambulance may be responding to someone you love.

Every second matters. Help us get there safely.

🚒 Bangor Fire & Rescue

SEE THE LIGHTS. HEAR THE SIREN. MOVE RIGHT.

09/02/2026

🔥🏠 DOES YOUR FAMILY HAVE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN? 🏠🔥

Have you ever sat down with your family — especially your kids — and talked about what to do if there’s a fire in your home?

We teach our children what to do during tornadoes and other emergencies, but do they know what to do if they wake up to the sound of a smoke alarm? 🚨

Talk with your family about:

🔥 Two ways out of every room whenever possible.

🚪 What to do if their bedroom door is hot or smoke is outside it. Don’t open the door — use the second escape route if it’s safe.

🪟 How to use a window as an emergency exit and which windows are safe and appropriate for your home.

🛏️ What to do if they CAN’T safely escape their bedroom. Keep the door closed, call 911 if possible, and signal firefighters from a window.

📍 Choose a family meeting place outside — a mailbox, tree, neighbor’s driveway, or another safe spot away from the house.

🚫 Once you’re out, STAY OUT! Never go back inside for a person, pet, phone, or belongings. Tell firefighters immediately if someone is still inside.

📞 Make sure children know how and when to call 911.

Most importantly — practice your escape plan! A fire is not the time to figure out what everyone should do.

Tonight, take a few minutes and ask your kids:

❤️ “If our house caught on fire tonight, do you know how you would get out and where you would meet us?”

Their answer might show you exactly what your family needs to practice.

🚒 Bangor Fire & Rescue
Plan it. Practice it. Be prepared.

09/02/2026

🚒 WANT TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER? 🚒

Have you ever thought about joining the fire service, helping your community, or just wondered what being a volunteer firefighter is all about?

🔥 Bangor Fire & Rescue trains EVERY Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM!

You’re welcome to stop by during training, meet some of our members, see what we do, ask questions, and pick up an application to become a Volunteer Firefighter.

🚨 No experience? That’s okay!
We provide training and help you get started. What matters most is being willing to learn, work as a team, and serve your community.

📅 Training: Every Wednesday
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🚒 Bangor Fire & Rescue

Come see what it’s all about — you might just find your place with us! ❤️🔥

Interested but can’t make it tonight? Send our page a message and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

🔥 Serve your community. Learn new skills. Join the family. 🔥

08/26/2026

08/22/2026

🚨 NOW RECRUITING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS! 🚒🔥

Bangor Fire & Rescue is looking for new members ages 18 & up!

Looking for something exciting, meaningful, and a way to make a difference in your community? Come join our fire family! ❤️🚒

🔥 No experience needed!
🔥 We provide the training!
🔥 Opportunities to attend certain classes paid for by the department
🔥 Learn real-life firefighting, rescue & emergency response skills
🔥 Serve and protect your community
🔥 Become part of a team that has your back

👨‍🚒 Ages 18 & up

📅 Training is every Wednesday at 6:00 PM

📍 Bangor Fire & Rescue
205 Philpot Road
Hayden, AL 35079

📱 Interested? Call or text:
256-620-6239

You can also private message us right here on Facebook!

You don’t have to come to us already knowing how to be a firefighter — we’ll help teach you. All we ask is that you show up ready to learn, work as a team, and serve your community.

🚒🔥 COME JOIN OUR FAMILY. YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! 🔥🚒

08/15/2026

❄️🔥 WINTER FIRE SAFETY REMINDER 🔥❄️

Cold weather is on the way, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about winter fire safety. During the winter months, we often see a higher risk of home fires because of heating equipment, holiday decorations, and increased use of electrical items.

Here are some important reminders to help keep your home and family safe this season:

🎄 Christmas Tree Safety
✅ Water your live tree daily
✅ If using an artificial tree, make sure it is labeled fire-resistant
✅ Keep your tree at least 3 feet away from fireplaces, space heaters, candles, and heat vents
✅ Turn off tree lights before leaving home or going to bed
✅ Replace any damaged or frayed light strands

🔥 Space Heater Safety
✅ Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn
✅ Place heaters on a flat, stable surface
✅ Never leave a space heater running unattended
✅ Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep
✅ Plug space heaters directly into the wall — not into extension cords or power strips

🕯️ Candle Safety
✅ Keep candles away from curtains, decorations, bedding, and anything flammable
✅ Never leave a candle burning unattended
✅ Blow candles out before leaving the room or going to bed
✅ Consider using battery-operated candles for a safer option

🔥 Fireplace & Heating Safety
✅ Have chimneys and fireplaces cleaned and inspected regularly
✅ Keep anything that can burn away from the fireplace
✅ Always use a fireplace screen
✅ Make sure ashes are completely cooled before placing them in a metal container

🔌 Holiday Lights & Electrical Safety
✅ Do not overload outlets or extension cords
✅ Use indoor lights indoors and outdoor lights outdoors
✅ Replace broken, cracked, or damaged cords
✅ Never run cords under rugs, doors, or furniture

🚨 Smoke Detectors Matter
Make sure you have working smoke detectors:
• In every bedroom
• Outside each sleeping area
• On every level of your home

Test them monthly and replace batteries as needed.

Winter is a wonderful time of year, but it is also a time to be extra careful with heating sources and holiday decorations.

From all of us at Bangor Fire & Rescue:
❤️ Stay warm. Stay safe. Prevent winter fires.

08/14/2026

🔌🔥 EXTENSION CORD & OUTLET SAFETY 🔥🔌

Extension cords and power strips are convenient, but using them the wrong way can create a serious fire hazard.

Help keep your home and family safer with these simple electrical safety tips:

✅ Do not overload outlets or power strips
✅ Never plug one power strip or extension cord into another
✅ Use extension cords only as a temporary solution
✅ Plug major appliances directly into a wall outlet
✅ Replace frayed, cracked, or damaged cords immediately
✅ Never run cords under rugs, carpets, doors, or furniture
✅ Keep cords away from water and heat sources
✅ Use outdoor-rated extension cords for outdoor use
✅ Make sure plugs fit securely into outlets

🚨 Warning signs to watch for:
• Warm or hot outlets
• Sparks when plugging something in
• Flickering lights
• Burning smells
• Discolored outlets or plugs
• Breakers that trip frequently

If something does not seem right, stop using it and have it checked before it becomes a bigger problem.

If you see smoke or fire:

🔥 GET OUT
🔥 STAY OUT
🔥 CALL 911

Bangor Fire & Rescue encourages everyone to take a few minutes to check the cords, outlets, and power strips in your home.

❤️ Use it right. Prevent fires. Protect your family.

08/14/2026

☀️🥵 HEAT ADVISORY — PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS 🥵☀️

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Central Alabama, including Blount County, with heat index values expected to reach up to 109°F.

Hot temperatures combined with high humidity can quickly lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke, especially for people working outside, children, older adults, and pets.

✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Drink fluids regularly throughout the day
• Stay in air-conditioned areas when possible
• Limit time in direct sunlight
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors
• Check on elderly relatives, neighbors, and anyone without reliable air conditioning
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle
• If you work outside, try to schedule strenuous activity for the early morning or evening

💧 Hydrate steadily — not all at once.
If you are working or exercising in the heat, drink smaller amounts often rather than waiting until you are extremely thirsty.

🚫 WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t wait until you are badly thirsty and then chug a large amount of water all at once
• Don’t try to “push through” dizziness, weakness, nausea, headache, or cramping
• Don’t stay outside doing strenuous work without cooling breaks
• Don’t rely only on thirst to tell you when to drink
• Don’t leave anyone sitting in a parked vehicle
• Don’t ignore confusion, fainting, or worsening symptoms
• Avoid alcohol during extreme heat, and limit drinks that may contribute to dehydration

🚨 KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF HEAT ILLNESS:
• Heavy sweating
• Dizziness or weakness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Muscle cramps
• Confusion
• Fainting

⚠️ HEAT STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY.

If someone becomes confused, passes out, or you suspect heat stroke:
Move them to a cooler area and CALL 911 immediately.

Bangor Fire & Rescue encourages everyone to take this heat seriously and look out for one another.

❤️ Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Stay safe.