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ROOTED HERE. READY TO RESPOND.

Your neighbors.
Your volunteers.
Your fire department.

Providing fire, EMS, and rescue response for the Ricetown community through local commitment and trained volunteers.

Ricetown firefighters training together beside the Alabama Fire College trailer

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Annual fire dues

A small contribution. A local impact.

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Find your place

Help serve the place you call home.

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Stay prepared

Practical safety tips for your family.

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OUR DEPARTMENT

Small community.
Strong commitment.

We’re the people you know, ready when you need us.

Ricetown Volunteer Fire Department serves the Ricetown community, providing fire, EMS, and rescue response. Our work starts with a commitment to the people and places that make this community home.

Fire protection

Trained volunteers serving our community when fire strikes.

EMS and Rescue Response

Local emergency medical and rescue response when help is needed.

Community preparedness

Helping our neighbors take simple steps to stay safer.

GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE

Help keep Ricetown
ready to respond.

Your annual fire dues help support the equipment, facilities, and everyday needs behind local emergency response.

Questions about dues? Get in touch →
ANNUAL FIRE DUESCOMMUNITY SUPPORT
$75/ year

For Ricetown residents and property owners.

Mail your annual dues to Ricetown Volunteer Fire Department, 241 Ricetown Road, Hayden, AL 35079.

AROUND THE DEPARTMENT

Community comes first.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE, RIGHT HERE

You don’t have to
do it all.
Just start here.

Volunteers of all types help make Ricetown VFD possible. Alongside firefighting and emergency response, there are ways to contribute through fundraising, maintenance, administrative work, and community activities. We welcome a wide range of skills and experience.

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A SAFER HOME STARTS WITH YOU

A few minutes. A safer family.

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DETECT

Check your alarms.

Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly. Follow the manufacturer’s battery and replacement instructions.

PLAN

Know your way out.

Plan two ways out of each room when possible. Choose an outdoor meeting place and practice your home escape plan.

PREPARE

Before you burn.

Check current restrictions and weather conditions. Avoid windy days, keep water nearby, and stay with any permitted fire.

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Good questions. Clear answers.

What should I do in an emergency?+

Call 911. Give the dispatcher your location and describe what is happening. Follow their instructions. This website is not monitored for emergency requests.

How can I support the department?+

Annual fire dues support local equipment and facilities. See the dues section for contribution information, or contact the department with questions.

Can I volunteer if I haven’t been a firefighter?+

Yes. We welcome new volunteers year-round, with a wide range of skills and experience, including those who have never been firefighters. There are opportunities to help with both emergency response and support roles. Contact us to explore a role that fits your interests and availability.

YOUR LOCAL DEPARTMENT

Let’s stay connected.

Questions about annual dues, volunteering, or the department?
Get in touch through our contact page.

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For emergencies, always call 911.

RICETOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
241 Ricetown Road
Hayden, AL 35079
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SUPPORT RICETOWN

Annual fire dues

Annual fire dues are $75. Your support helps maintain equipment and facilities for local emergency response.

Mail your dues to

Ricetown Volunteer Fire Department
241 Ricetown Road
Hayden, AL 35079

DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Building station resilience.

Ricetown VFD has received an $8,000 grant from CAWACO RC&D toward installing an emergency backup generator.

The project supports the station’s ability to remain ready during power outages. Thank you to CAWACO RC&D for supporting our community.