Coffee County, Alabama (pop. 53,465) is protected by a combination system: the career Enterprise Fire Department, rated ISO Class 2, runs four stations in the county's largest city next to Fort Rucker, while nine volunteer fire departments, including Elba (ISO Class 4/4X), New Brockton and Kinston, cover the rest of the county's 679 square miles of land. Two 911 centers dispatch all fire and medical emergencies.
Non-emergency dispatch (19 Central)
(334) 894-0204- 19 Central, second non-emergency line: (334) 894-0207
- Coffee County Emergency Management Agency: (334) 894-5415
- City of Enterprise (Enterprise Fire Department): (334) 347-1211
- Coffee County EMA, Coffee County Complex, 1065 E. McKinnon St., New Brockton, AL 36351, USA
- enterprisefd.com (Enterprise Fire Department)
- EMA office: Mon–Thu 7:00–17:30 (CT); after hours 19 Central answers
Who Provides Fire Protection in Coffee County
- Enterprise Fire Department — a career department with 48 fire personnel on three shifts (1 captain, 3 lieutenants and 12 firefighters each), all licensed as EMTs, Advanced EMTs or paramedics. It answers about 3,500 calls a year from four stations and holds an ISO Class 2 rating. Enterprise lies partly in Dale County.
- Nine volunteer fire departments — Elba, New Brockton, Kinston, Battens, Five Star, Goodman, Ino, Tri-Communities and Zion Chapel. Elba, the county seat, has 28 volunteers, about 100 square miles of first-due coverage and 175–200 calls a year. Departments work together through the Coffee County Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Two 911 centers share the county: 19 Central (Coffee County Central Dispatch) answers the western half and the Enterprise Police Department the eastern half; each can take the whole county as backup. Enterprise Rescue, (334) 347-0333, provides ambulance service in the Enterprise area. 911 sends the right department based on your address.
Fire Departments in Coffee County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Fire Department | Career (4 stations) | 301 Plaza Dr, Enterprise, AL 36330 (Central) | (334) 347-1211 (city) |
| Battens VFD | Volunteer | 8838 County Rd 636, Chancellor, AL 36316 | (334) 475-2157 |
| Elba VFD | Volunteer | 201 Buford St, Elba, AL 36323 | (334) 897-2222 |
| Five Star VFD | Volunteer | 15376 Hwy 125, Jack, AL 36346 | (334) 735-3602 |
| Goodman VFD | Volunteer | 5405 County Rd 625, Enterprise, AL 36330 | Not published |
| Ino VFD | Volunteer | 6282 Hwy 134, Kinston, AL 36453 | (334) 897-5144 |
| Kinston VFD | Volunteer | 850 Main St N, Kinston, AL 36453 | (334) 565-3188 |
| New Brockton VFD | Volunteer | 419 S. Ainsley St, New Brockton, AL 36351 | (334) 894-5559 |
| Tri-Communities VFD | Volunteer | 3215 County Rd 708, Enterprise, AL 36330 | Not published |
| Zion Chapel VFD | Volunteer | 28641 Hwy 87, Jack, AL 36346 | (334) 897-6014 |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed. For anything urgent, call 911 or 19 Central at (334) 894-0204.
Enterprise Fire Department Stations
| Station | Address |
|---|---|
| Central Station | 301 Plaza Dr, Enterprise, AL 36330 |
| Northside Station | 1201 Dauphin Street Ext, Enterprise, AL 36330 |
| Eastside Station | 1701 Rucker Blvd, Enterprise, AL 36330 |
| Westside Station | 102 Aviation Blvd, Enterprise, AL 36330 |
Estimated Response Time
Inside Enterprise, four career stations share about 31 square miles of land, an average distance to the nearest station of roughly 1.6 miles. The rest of the county, about 650 square miles at roughly 79 residents per square mile, is covered by nine volunteer stations, an average radius of roughly 4.8 miles. Volunteers must also reach the station before rolling out.
| Radius | Enterprise (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 4–8 minutes in most of Enterprise 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 |
Away from the towns, many roads have no hydrants, so water comes by tanker and neighboring volunteers are called in; expect the upper end of each range. Woodland fires are fought with the Alabama Forestry Commission (Coffee County office (334) 894-6734). Elba, on the Pea River, flooded in 1990 and 1998.
Apparatus & Equipment
- Enterprise FD apparatus (city listing, incl. 1 ladder truck and 1 brush truck)
- 5
- Enterprise FD new E-ONE engine and ladder truck (2026, additions)
- 2
- Enterprise FD support vehicles
- 2
- Elba VFD engines, quick attack/rescue and brush trucks
- 5
- Elba VFD command vehicle
- 1
Other volunteer departments do not publish fleet lists. In 2023 Enterprise donated a 1989 E-One engine to the Coffee County Volunteer Firefighters Association.
- EMT/paramedic crews
- Ladder truck
- Technical rescue
- Wildland
Ratings & Accreditation
Enterprise Fire Department: ISO PPC Class 2. Elba VFD: ISO PPC Class 4/4X (effective September 1, 2014). Ratings for the other volunteer districts are not published.
Outdoor burning: In Alabama, a permit from the Alabama Forestry Commission, (800) 392-5679, is required for burns larger than ¼ acre, and statewide no-burn orders can apply during droughts. Inside city limits, check city rules with the fire department.
Neighboring Counties
- Pike County, AL (north)
- Dale County, AL (east)
- Geneva County, AL (south)
- Covington County, AL (west)
- Crenshaw County, AL (northwest)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Coffee County?
Coffee County Central Dispatch (19 Central) answers (334) 894-0204 and (334) 894-0207. For any fire or medical emergency, always call 911.
Who fights fires outside Enterprise?
Nine volunteer fire departments: Elba, New Brockton, Kinston, Battens, Five Star, Goodman, Ino, Tri-Communities and Zion Chapel. 911 dispatches the right department based on your address.
What ISO rating does Enterprise have?
The Enterprise Fire Department holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of Class 2. The Elba Volunteer Fire Department is rated Class 4/4X.
How fast does the fire department respond in Coffee County?
Within Enterprise, the first unit usually arrives in about 4–8 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 Coffee County?
Burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit from (800) 392-5679. Inside city limits, check local rules with the fire department.
Last verified:
- Coffee County — Response Agencies (departments, addresses, phones, EMA, AFC)
- Coffee County — Public Service Answering Points (911 centers, non-emergency lines)
- Coffee County Emergency Management (EMA address, hours)
- Enterprise Fire Department — About Us (stations)
- City of Enterprise — New ladder truck and fire engine (2026)
- City of Elba — Fire & Rescue (members, fleet, ISO, calls)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Coffee County QuickFacts (land area, density)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- City of Enterprise — Fire Department page (personnel, fleet, ISO, calls; undated)
- Fire Apparatus Magazine — Enterprise donates engine (2023)
- AlabamaWx — The 1998 Elba Flood
- Wikipedia — Coffee County, Alabama (2020 population, total area, neighbors)