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Loxley Volunteer Fire Department

The Loxley Volunteer Fire Department has 34 adult members and 12 explorers from 14 to 17 years old. The explorer program allows a student to get involved, train, and be part of the excitement that comes with helping people. They are not allowed to fight fires or operate the Jaws of Life.

LVFD, originally started in 1964, is strictly a volunteer organization dedicated to keeping the citizens of Loxley safe. The chain of command is Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Captain and two Lieutenants. Outside the chain of command other officers include a Chaplain and a Public Information Officer.

The original fire station was located on Holly Street close to the town’s original water tank. In the 1970s, the building next to the station was included as the business center of the department. In 1997, the town built the first of two state of the art fire stations on Railroad Street. The building has six bays, a large training room, offices, restrooms and a kitchen. The building also houses a second floor where up to 24 fire fighters can sleep. It took 1 1/2 years to complete it.

The Railroad Street Fire Station holds two fire engines, a ladder truck, a service truck, a firefighter transport vehicle, two command vehicles, and a brush truck. The building is also designed to house many more items necessary to fight fires.

The vehicles of Station #1

Many of the citizens of Loxley don’t realize that we have two fire stations. Station two was built outside the gate of Steelewood subdivision. This station is a three bay facility that holds a fire engine, a service truck and a brush truck.

The Loxley Volunteer Fire Department responds to approximately 425 calls per year in the Loxley area. The fire department depends on the availability of its members to adequately perform its mission. There are times, however, specifically during the work day, that the department has a difficult time having firefighters respond to fires. The department is looking for additional firefighters to help the cause. If you or someone you know would like to contribute to the public good, enjoy a camaraderie rarely seen outside public service groups, walk a level of excitement only tempered by the phenomenal training, and participate in something that is considered one of the finest hobbies in the world, give us a call or stop by the Fire Station on Thursday nights, our training night, and we will sign you up.

The officers are:

Fire Chief Tim Curry
Assistant Fire Chief Robert Wright
Captain Raymond Lovell
Lieutenant Kenny Ebarb
Lieutenant Gaven Fells

In case of an emergency and to report a fire, call 911.

If there is no emergency and you need to speak to someone about fire services:

During the day call the Police Department at 964-5400 and ask for Lt Lovell.

In the evenings call the fire station at 964-5696 or the Chief's cell phone at 747-2596.