Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Starts at 7 AM

De Armanville, AL · June 7, 2026

Keep the umbrella by the door this morning—those heavy clouds hugging the ridge mean business. It is a quiet Sunday for most, but the fire station is already buzzing with activity.

📰 The Lead

The De Armanville Volunteer Fire Department is flipping flapjacks this morning for their most vital fundraiser of the year. Starting at 7:00 AM at the station, the crew is serving up a full breakfast to help bridge the funding gap for a new thermal imaging camera. This high-tech gear allows firefighters to see through thick smoke and locate hotspots or residents in distress, a tool that is essential for safety in our rural stretch of the county.

It is a rare chance to see the bays cleared of the trucks and filled with long folding tables instead. While the rain might discourage the usual outdoor overflow seating, the department has cleared extra space inside the engine house so neighbors can stay dry. Beyond the food, it’s an opportunity to chat with the men and women who pull the late shifts when the sirens go off. They are aiming to hit a $5,000 milestone by the time the griddles cool off at noon.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Creek Level Monitoring — Local officials are keeping a close eye on Choccolocco Creek levels following overnight rainfall to ensure drainage remains clear.

  • Oxford: Highway 78 Striping — Crews are scheduled to finish lane marking near Leon Smith Parkway today, provided the rain pauses long enough for the asphalt to dry.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 81°F · Low 70°F — Rain showers (65% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep the umbrella handy as these showers will likely linger through the afternoon hours.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Summer Kickoff Breakfast — Fire Station, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM Support our local volunteers with a hot plate of pancakes and sausage.

  • Oxford: Open Public Skate — Oxford Civic Center, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM A reliable indoor escape from the rain for kids and adults alike.

  • Anniston: Berman Museum Tour — Berman Museum, 3:00 PM Explore the "Deadly Beauty" exhibit featuring ornate historical weaponry from around the globe.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Holiday Darter
    • This small, vibrant fish calls the Choccolocco Creek home and is found in very few other river systems on the planet. Its continued presence in our local waters serves as a biological gold star for the community's conservation efforts.

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