Tyler Community Volunteer Fire Department

05/06/2026

As we anticipate strong storms moving through late this afternoon and tonight all storm shelters are open. Please have multiple ways to get weather alerts. If you do experience an emergency during the storm, please remember to dial 911 first as this will be the quickest way to get an emergency response.

Dallas County storm shelters and locations:
Burnsville (behind VFD): 8609 Alabama Highway 14E
Orrville (behind Keith High school):1274 Co Rd 115
Tipton: 2534 Brown Street
Valley Grande (Horse Arena): 3271 Co Rd 65
Southside (behind Field house): 7975 U S Hwy 80E
Plantersville: 530 Pecan Road
Selma City shelter: 1609 J L Chestnut Ave

04/13/2026

Not to sound like a broken record, but here we go again. With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately. This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time. Permits for outdoor burning will be restricted only to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor. The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets and 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 at www.forestry.alabama.gov

📢With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately.

Over the past weekend, 50 wildfires burned more than 2,300 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a 500-acre wildfire in Mobile County, one for 412 acres in Coosa County, one for 382 acres in Choctaw County, one for 260 acres in Washington County, and another one for 105 acres in Escambia County.

In the last 30 days, 387 wildfires have burned approximately 15,850 acres of forestland across the state.

“With no measurable rain in sight, the continued extremely dry conditions create dangerous wildfire behavior,” said Oates. “These conditions create the potential for fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer and more of the agency’s firefighting resources to contain. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.”

This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time. Permits for outdoor burning will be restricted only to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets and 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 at www.forestry.alabama.gov

03/27/2026

Only YOU can prevent forest fires. Alabama's Fire Danger is VERY HIGH TODAY! Reminder, burn permits are limited to only certified prescribed burn managers today, and will not be issued to anyone tomorrow. Please refrain from any outdoor burning and DO NOT throw lit ci******es out of your car window.

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.

03/26/2026

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.

📢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.

03/26/2026

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Please refrain from burning during this time period.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...The combination of a dry air mass and windy conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

03/20/2026

The annual Run/Bike Event from Selma to Montgomery will be held tomorrow, March 21st. Cyclists and Runners will be going from the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge to the State Capital in Montgomery. Drivers please use extra caution if you are driving east from Selma to Montgomery. Please stay in the left lane as the runners and cyclists will be in the right lane. The event usually starts around 6:30 or 7:00 a.m. and goes until the last runner makes it to Montgomery.

03/16/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY FOR DALLAS COUNTY.

03/12/2026

Tornado watch has been issued until midnight. All tornado shelters are open. Please stay weather aware.

03/11/2026

As temperatures warm up, people are starting to move around outdoors more and consider getting rid of burn piles. Here is a reminder from ADEM (Alabama Department of Environmental Management) concerning any outdoor burning:
The following are violations of the State Open Burning Regulations:
1) burning of vegetation imported from another location;
2) burning of vegetation within 500 feet of an occupied dwelling;
3) adding vegetation to a fire between 3 pm and 8 am; and,
4) burning of waste or scrap materials such as natural and synthetic rubber, plastics, paper, cardboard, asphalt, heavy oils, insulation, transformers, motors, equipment parts, treated/painted wood, chemicals, wallboard, garbage and refuse.
Remember: Any unauthorized open burning can result in fines up to $25,000 per day/per violation. If you have any questions, you can reach out to ADEM by calling (334) 271-7879 or (334) 271-7897. ;

03/05/2026

We are still experiencing extremely dry conditions across our area and remain in drought conditions. Conditions are such that any outside burning could get out of control very quickly. Please be extremely careful when you are burning. Please be aware of anything loose on your vehicle that could cause a spark as you are driving down the road and also, PLEASE do not throw ci******es out the window. If you do experience a fire outside of your control, please do not call a friend. Call 911 immediately so that they can dispatch proper authorities.

02/23/2026

Please refrain from outdoor burning until conditions improved. The NWS has issued a RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTHERN HALF OF CENTRAL ALABAMA...
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* IMPACTS...The combination of a dry air mass and windy conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Current wildfires could worsen due to the winds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.