Barbour County, Alabama (pop. 25,223) is protected by a combination system: the career Eufaula Fire and Rescue Department covers about 14,000 people in a 69.7-square-mile area from four stations and provides advanced life support inside city limits, while eleven volunteer fire departments, including Clayton, Clio, Louisville and Texasville, cover the rural rest of the county's 885 square miles of land along the Georgia line. All fire and medical emergencies are dispatched through 911.
Eufaula Fire and Rescue (non-emergency)
(334) 687-1218- Barbour County Emergency Management: (334) 688-1387
- City of Eufaula (main line): (334) 688-2000
- Eufaula Fire and Rescue, 115 South Orange Avenue, Eufaula, AL 36027, USA
- Barbour County EMA, 545 East Barbour Street, Eufaula, AL 36027, USA
- eufaulaalabama.com/170/Fire-Department
- barbourcountyal.gov (county emergency management)
Who Provides Fire Protection in Barbour County
Fire protection in Barbour County is split between one career department in Eufaula and a network of rural volunteer departments:
- Eufaula Fire and Rescue Department — a public department whose members are paid. It protects about 14,000 people in a 69.7-square-mile, mainly residential area from four stations and provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) within the Eufaula city limits.
- Eleven volunteer fire departments — Bakerhill, Blue Springs, Clayton, Clio, Cowikee, Elamville, Green's Crossroad, Louisville, Spring Hill, Texasville and White Oak. They cover the county seat of Clayton, the towns of Clio, Louisville, Bakerhill and Blue Springs, and the farm and timber land in between. Clio is registered as a combination (paid and volunteer) department with two stations.
Barbour County borders Georgia along the Chattahoochee River, and the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge and Lakepoint Resort State Park lie partly within its eastern edge. You do not need to know which department covers you: 911 dispatchers send the right one based on your address.
Fire Departments in Barbour County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eufaula Fire and Rescue | Career (4 stations) | 115 S Orange Ave, Eufaula, AL 36027 (HQ) | (334) 687-1218 |
| Bakerhill VFD | Volunteer | 1956 Hwy 131, Eufaula, AL 36027 | Not published |
| Blue Springs VFD | Volunteer | AL-10, Blue Springs area (street number not confirmed) | Not published |
| Clayton VFD | Volunteer | 6 S Midway St, Clayton, AL 36016 | Not published |
| Clio VFD | Combination (2 stations) | 3311 Elamville St, Clio, AL 36017 | Not published |
| Cowikee VFD | Volunteer | 1358 Gammage Rd, Eufaula, AL 36027 | Not published |
| Elamville VFD | Volunteer | 4109 AL-51, Ariton, AL 36311 | Not published |
| Green's Crossroad VFD | Volunteer | 582 County Rd 44, Louisville, AL 36048 | Not published |
| Louisville Fire & Rescue | Volunteer | 1951 Main St, Louisville, AL 36048 | Not published |
| Spring Hill VFD | Volunteer | 115 M P Comer Rd, Eufaula, AL 36027 | Not published |
| Texasville VFD | Volunteer | 2375 County Rd 53, Clayton, AL 36016 | Not published |
| White Oak VFD | Volunteer | Eufaula, AL 36027 (address not confirmed) | Not published |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed, and none of the volunteer departments publishes an official phone number. For anything urgent, call 911; for general questions, contact Barbour County Emergency Management at (334) 688-1387.
Eufaula Fire and Rescue Stations
| Station | Address |
|---|---|
| Central Station (HQ) | 115 South Orange Ave, Eufaula, AL 36027 |
| Northside Station | 1738 North Eufaula Ave, Eufaula, AL 36027 |
| Southside Station | 3838 South Eufaula Ave, Eufaula, AL 36027 |
| Westside Station | 496 State Highway 30, Eufaula, AL 36027 |
Estimated Response Time
Response times in Barbour County depend heavily on where you are. In Eufaula's response area, four paid stations share 69.7 square miles (about 200 residents per square mile), so the average distance to the nearest station is roughly 2.4 miles. In the rest of the county, at least eleven volunteer stations cover some 815 square miles of mostly rural land (about 14 residents per square mile), an average radius of roughly 4.9 miles per station. Volunteer crews also need time to reach the station before rolling out.
| Radius | Eufaula (career) | Rural county (volunteer) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1.5 mi | 4–6 min | 8–12 min |
| 1.5–3 mi | 6–8 min | 10–14 min |
| 3–6 mi | 8–11 min | 12–18 min |
| > 6 mi | 11+ min | 18+ min |
Typical expectation: about 6–8 minutes for most addresses in Eufaula and about 12–18 minutes for most rural addresses, with longer times in the most remote parts of the county. In rural areas, volunteer first responders may reach a medical call before the ambulance does.
Estimated Fire Control Time
| Fire size | Example | Indicative time |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Grass patch, dumpster, small vehicle | 5–20 min |
| Medium | Room-and-contents, car fully involved | 15–45 min |
| Large | Whole house, commercial unit | 45–120 min |
| Major | Multi-alarm, industrial, large woodland fire | 2–12+ hours |
Away from Eufaula and the town centers, many roads have no fire hydrants. Water is brought in by tanker trucks or drafted from ponds and lakes, and neighboring volunteer departments are often called in to help. Eufaula's own rating drops to ISO Class 9 for properties more than five miles from a station or water supply, a sign of how much water supply matters here. Expect fire control times toward the upper end of each range in rural areas. Woodland fires in the county's large timber tracts are handled together with the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Apparatus & Equipment
Neither Eufaula Fire and Rescue nor the county's volunteer departments publish a current fleet list. Eufaula's engines are equipped with hard suction hoses so crews can draw water from lakes, ponds and pools where no hydrant is available.
- ALS EMS (Eufaula)
- Fire suppression
- Rescue
- Water drafting
- Wildland support
Services & Community Programs
- Fire prevention and public education in Eufaula: call (334) 687-1218 or use the contact form on the city's fire department page.
- Advanced Life Support on medical calls inside Eufaula city limits.
- Jobs: Eufaula Fire and Rescue openings are posted on the City of Eufaula website.
- Emergency preparedness and storm information: Barbour County Emergency Management, (334) 688-1387.
- Community drop-off sites: several volunteer fire stations, including Elamville, Blue Springs, Texasville, Spring Hill and Green's Crossroads, have served as county dumpster drop-off locations.
Ratings & Accreditation
Eufaula Fire and Rescue: ISO PPC Class 4/9 (Class 4 inside the protected area; Class 9 more than five miles from a station or water supply), as published by the city. Ratings for the rural volunteer districts are not published.
Outdoor burning: Inside Eufaula, check with the fire department at (334) 687-1218 before burning. Elsewhere in Alabama, a permit from the Alabama Forestry Commission, (800) 392-5679, is required for burns larger than ¼ acre. Burning without a permit is a misdemeanor, and statewide no-burn orders can apply during droughts.
Neighboring Counties
- Russell County, AL (northeast)
- Quitman County, GA (east)
- Stewart County, GA (east)
- Clay County, GA (southeast)
- Henry County, AL (south)
- Dale County, AL (south)
- Pike County, AL (west)
- Bullock County, AL (northwest)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Barbour County?
Eufaula Fire and Rescue's non-emergency line is (334) 687-1218. For the rest of the county, Barbour County Emergency Management can be reached at (334) 688-1387. For any fire or medical emergency, always call 911.
Who fights fires outside Eufaula?
Eleven volunteer fire departments cover the rural county: Bakerhill, Blue Springs, Clayton, Clio, Cowikee, Elamville, Green's Crossroad, Louisville, Spring Hill, Texasville and White Oak. 911 dispatches the right department based on your address.
What ISO rating does Eufaula have?
The City of Eufaula publishes an ISO Public Protection Classification of 4/9: Class 4 for properties within reach of a station and water supply, and Class 9 for properties more than five miles from a station or water supply.
How fast does the fire department respond in Barbour County?
Within Eufaula, the first unit usually arrives in about 6–8 minutes. In rural parts of the county, about 12–18 minutes is typical, depending on distance from the nearest volunteer station.
Do I need a burn permit in Barbour County?
Burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit from (800) 392-5679. Inside Eufaula, check with the fire department at (334) 687-1218 before burning.
Last verified:
- City of Eufaula — Fire Department (contacts, coverage area, population served, stations, ISO rating, ALS)
- Barbour County Commission — Emergency Management (EMA phone and address)
- Barbour County Commission — Meeting minutes, June 26, 2025 (Blue Springs, Spring Hill and other volunteer departments)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- U.S. Census Bureau — Barbour County QuickFacts (population, land area)
- NERIS national fire department registry (volunteer station addresses, staffing type, station counts)
- FireCARES — Eufaula Fire Department (station addresses)
- ResponseRack — Alabama NFIRS department list (Barbour County departments and types)
- ClaimsPages — Barbour County fire departments (Green's Crossroad VFD address)
- Fire Apparatus Magazine — Eufaula (AL) receives second new fire apparatus (hard suction drafting)
- Wikipedia — Barbour County, Alabama (total and water area, neighboring counties)