Chambers County, Alabama (pop. 34,772) on the Georgia line is protected by a mix of paid and volunteer departments. Lanett Fire & EMS, rated ISO Class 2, and the LaFayette Fire Department are career city departments; the East Alabama Fire Department (Valley area) and the Huguley Fire Department are combination fire districts; and at least nine volunteer departments cover the rural rest of the county's 597 square miles of land. All fire and medical emergencies are dispatched through the county's single 911 center in Lanett.
Chambers County EMA & 911 (non-emergency)
(334) 576-0911- Lanett Fire & EMS (chief's office): (334) 644-5225
- Chambers County Sheriff's Office: (334) 864-4357
- Lanett Fire & EMS, 401 North Lanier Avenue, Lanett, AL 36863, USA
- cityoflanett.com/departments/fire-ems
Who Provides Fire Protection in Chambers County
- Lanett Fire & EMS — career, 20 full-time and 8 part-time members. It covers about 6.5 square miles of city for fire, runs ALS ambulances over about 140 square miles of unincorporated county and answers about 3,200 calls a year. ISO Class 2.
- LaFayette Fire Department — career, one station in the county seat.
- East Alabama Fire Department — combination, run by the East Alabama Water, Sewer and Fire Protection District; three stations in and around Valley.
- Huguley Fire Department — combination, run by the Huguley Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority; two stations covering about 33 square miles of Huguley and Cusseta.
- Nine volunteer departments cover the rural county (table below).
Directories also list Abanda Fire and Rescue. 911 dispatches the right department by address.
Fire Departments in Chambers County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanett Fire & EMS | Career | 401 N Lanier Ave, Lanett, AL 36863 | (334) 644-5225 |
| LaFayette Fire Department | Career | 56 2nd Ave SW, LaFayette, AL 36862 | Not published |
| East Alabama Fire Department | Combination (3 stations) | 150 Fob James Dr, Valley, AL 36854 | (334) 756-7178 |
| Huguley Fire Department | Combination (2 stations) | 5016 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Lanett, AL 36863 | (334) 576-3473 |
| Cusseta VFD | Volunteer | 4429 County Rd 299, Cusseta, AL 36852 | Not published |
| Five Points VFD | Volunteer | 27050 US Hwy 431, Five Points, AL 36855 | Not published |
| Fredonia Fire & Rescue | Volunteer | 10417 County Rd 267, Five Points, AL | Not published |
| Lakeview Fire & Rescue | Volunteer | 3181 County Rd 289, Lanett, AL 36863 | Not published |
| Oak Bowery VFD | Volunteer (3 stations) | 3306 US Hwy 431, LaFayette, AL 36862 | Not published |
| Ridge Grove FD | Volunteer | 9104 County Rd 48, LaFayette, AL | Not published |
| Standing Rock FD | Volunteer (2 stations) | County Rd 278, Five Points, AL (Station 2) | Not published |
| Union Hill VFD | Volunteer | 8422 AL Hwy 77, LaFayette, AL 36862 | Not published |
| West Chambers Volunteer Fire & Rescue | Volunteer | LaFayette area (address not published) | Not published |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed. For anything urgent, call 911.
Other district stations: East Alabama Station 2, 2401 US Hwy 29, Valley; Station 3, 109 Boulevard, Valley; Huguley Station 2, 2095 County Rd 177, Cusseta.
Estimated Response Time
Lanett's one station covers about 6.5 square miles (average radius ~1.4 mi); Huguley's two share about 33 (~2.3 mi). The other ~558 square miles have about 16 stations (~3.3 mi), at 58 residents per square mile. Volunteers must first reach the station.
| Radius | Lanett, LaFayette (career) | Valley, Huguley (combination) | Rural county (volunteer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1.5 mi | 4–6 min | 5–8 min | 8–12 min |
| 1.5–3 mi | 6–8 min | 7–10 min | 10–14 min |
| 3–6 mi | 8–11 min | 9–13 min | 12–18 min |
| > 6 mi | 11+ min | 13+ min | 18+ min |
Typical expectation: about 4–6 minutes in Lanett, 7–10 minutes in the Huguley district and 12–18 minutes for most rural addresses.
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 |
Where rural roads lack hydrants, tankers shuttle water, so expect the upper end of each range. The Huguley and Cusseta industrial parks add industrial risk; woodland fires are fought with the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Apparatus & Equipment
Lanett Fire & EMS:
- Class A pumpers
- 2
- 75-ft ladder truck
- 1
- ALS ambulances
- 3
- Command units
- 2
Huguley Fire Department:
- Engines
- 3
- Ladder
- 1
- Tankers
- 2
- Wildland truck
- 1
- Other trucks
- 2
- Rehab and service truck/trailer
- 1
Other departments do not publish fleet lists.
- ALS EMS
- Hazmat
- Wildland
Services & Community Programs
- Free smoke alarm installation in the East Alabama Fire District: (334) 756-7178.
- Fire prevention education: Huguley Fire Department, (334) 576-3473 (Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00).
Ratings & Accreditation
Lanett Fire & EMS: ISO PPC Class 2 (2020, up from Class 3). Other ratings are not published.
Outdoor burning: Burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit, (800) 392-5679. Inside city limits, check city rules first. Statewide no-burn orders can apply during droughts.
Neighboring Counties
- Randolph County, AL (north)
- Troup County, GA (east)
- Harris County, GA (southeast)
- Lee County, AL (south)
- Tallapoosa County, AL (west)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Chambers County?
Chambers County EMA & 911: (334) 576-0911. For any emergency, call 911.
Who fights fires in rural Chambers County?
Nine volunteer departments: Cusseta, Five Points, Fredonia, Lakeview, Oak Bowery, Ridge Grove, Standing Rock, Union Hill and West Chambers. 911 dispatches by address.
What ISO rating does Lanett have?
Lanett Fire & EMS was upgraded to ISO Public Protection Classification Class 2 in 2020, among the best ratings in the country.
How fast does the fire department respond in Chambers County?
About 4–6 minutes in Lanett, 7–10 minutes in the Huguley district and about 12–18 minutes for most rural addresses, depending on distance from the nearest station.
Do I need a burn permit in Chambers County?
Burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit from (800) 392-5679. Inside city limits, check city rules first.
Last verified:
- City of Lanett — Fire / EMS (staff, fleet, coverage, calls)
- Chambers County Commission — Contacts (EMA/911 and sheriff numbers)
- Alabama 911 Board — Emergency Communications Districts (Chambers ECD, one PSAP)
- Huguley Fire Department — About and Contact (stations, fleet, service area)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- U.S. Census Bureau — Chambers County QuickFacts (population, area)
- NERIS national fire department registry (types, station counts and addresses)
- CountyOffice — Chambers County fire departments (volunteer addresses)
- Valley Times-News — Lanett given ISO 2 rating (2020)
- Valley Times-News — EAFD responds to fire on Bailey Street (2022)
- Wikipedia — Chambers County, Alabama (adjacent counties, density)