Almaville Volunteer Fire Rescue Department

Last night, Almaville Volunteer Fire Rescue held our Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony, celebrating our dedicated members and their families! A special thank you to Commissioner Joshua James for attending and sharing inspiring words with us. Also, thank you to the Smyrna Event Center for allowing us to use your facility and providing a wonderful meal.

We were proud to present the following awards:

** Years of Service Award:
Firefighter Russell Prater

**Firefighter of the Year:
Engineer Alex Uhles

**Officer of the Year:
Captain Tracie Parra

**Chief’s Award**:
Firefighter Gabriel Gonzalez

**Leadership Award:
Former Chief Neal Bailey

**Legacy & Commitment Award:
Treasurer Eric Getner

Together, we embody the true spirit of brotherhood, supporting one another and our community every day. Here’s to our unwavering commitment!

It’s been a busy several days for Your Almaville Volunteers

Over the weekend, all three of our stations were staffed and mobilized as the winter storm moved through our area. Our crews responded to over 35 different emergency calls, including numerous downed trees & powerlines that blocked roadways, motor vehicle accidents - some with entrapment, and structure fires.

With 15 of our volunteers in action, we worked quickly to clear hazards and keep our community safe. We’re proud of the teamwork and dedication shown by everyone involved—and grateful for those who stepped in to backfill and support operations behind the scenes.

Additionally, we’d like to thank our partner agencies for their assistance and coordination throughout the event - Rutherford County EMA, Rutherford County Fire Rescue, and Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Also, a big thank you to the citizens who stopped to lend a hand, bringing chainsaws or equipment to help tackle some of the larger trees. Your support makes a real difference.

Thank you for your continued support.

Some Halloween fun tonite