Fire Department News & Activities 

By Rick Russell

Chief Ray Hogans reported that the Lillian Volunteer Fire Department responded to 52 calls dispatched by the 911 operators in July 2007. These included 31 calls for medical assistance and public assists, 7 motor vehicle accidents, 4 brush fires, 1 swimmer in distress, 1 stranded motorist.  In addition we had 7 mutual aid calls for 1 activated fire alarm, a structure fire, 1 drowning, 1 boat fire, and 3 brush fires. The Departments with which Lillian has mutual aid are:  Innerarity Point (FL), Perdido Beach, Josephine and Elberta.  At present there are 8 officers, 22 firefighters and 5 Explorers. All Department vehicles are in service and have current certifications.  The Department has responded to 325 emergency calls from January through July.

            Burn Ban is now in effect through October per the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).  Any questions contact Eddie Wolfe, Inspector, ADEM at 251-432-6533.