Conecuh County, Alabama (pop. 11,597) is protected entirely by volunteer firefighters. The Alabama Forestry Commission lists 21 volunteer fire departments in the county, led by Evergreen Fire & Rescue in the county seat and including Castleberry, Repton and 18 community departments spread across 853 square miles of farmland and timberland along Interstate 65. All fire and medical emergencies are dispatched through 911 by the Conecuh County Emergency Communication District in Evergreen.
Conecuh County 911 (Emergency Communication District)
(251) 578-5911- City of Evergreen (Evergreen Fire & Rescue): (251) 578-1574
- Conecuh County Commission: (251) 578-2095
- Evergreen Fire & Rescue, 514 Rural Street, Evergreen, AL 36401, USA
Who Provides Fire Protection in Conecuh County
- Evergreen Fire & Rescue — the volunteer department of the county seat (pop. 3,520), with one station on Rural Street, reached through City Hall (355 East Front Street). Staffing, fleet and call figures are not published.
- Twenty other volunteer departments — Castleberry and Repton in the two towns, Conecuh Fire & Rescue near Evergreen, and 17 rural community departments.
There is no career fire department. 911 dispatchers send the right department based on your address.
Fire Departments in Conecuh County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Fire & Rescue | Volunteer | 514 Rural St, Evergreen, AL 36401 | (251) 578-1574 (city) |
| Beat Eight VFD | Volunteer | 3362 County Rd 24, Red Level, AL 36474 | Not published |
| Belleville VFD | Volunteer | 7422 County Rd 15, Evergreen, AL 36401 | Not published |
| Bermuda VFD | Volunteer | 4485 County Rd 5, Monroeville, AL 36460 | (251) 575-3768 |
| Brooklyn VFD | Volunteer | 32332 County Rd 6, Evergreen, AL 36401 | Not published |
| Burnt Corn VFD | Volunteer | 60 Rankins Dr, Monroeville, AL 36460 | (251) 564-2418 |
| Castleberry VFD | Volunteer | 429 Strawberry St, Castleberry, AL 36432 | (251) 966-2113 |
| Conecuh Fire & Rescue | Volunteer | 116 Owassa Rd, Evergreen, AL 36401 | (251) 578-1111 |
| Flat Rock VFD | Volunteer | 4835 County Rd 26, Evergreen, AL 36401 | (251) 578-1726 |
| Herbert VFD | Volunteer | 29568 Hwy 84, Evergreen, AL 36401 | Not published |
| Johnsonville VFD | Volunteer | 27167 County Rd 6, Evergreen, AL 36401 | (251) 578-5990 |
| Lenox-Springhill VFD | Volunteer | 3021 County Rd 7, Repton, AL 36475 | (251) 248-2572 |
| Lyeffion VFD | Volunteer | 9901 Hwy 83, Evergreen, AL 36401 | Not published |
| Nymph VFD | Volunteer | 4256 Nymph Rd, Evergreen, AL 36401 | Not published |
| Owassa-Brownville VFD | Volunteer | 2771 County Rd 22, Evergreen, AL 36401 | (251) 238-2360 |
| Paul VFD | Volunteer | 9309 County Rd 43, Andalusia, AL 36421 | (251) 578-2454 |
| Pine Orchard VFD | Volunteer | 119 Connie Tatum Dr, Peterman, AL 36471 | (251) 564-2680 |
| Range VFD | Volunteer | 29051 Hwy 41, Repton, AL 36475 | (251) 248-2560 |
| Repton VFD | Volunteer | 154 Martin St, Repton, AL 36475 | (251) 248-2100 |
| Sandcut VFD | Volunteer | 9636 County Rd 6, Castleberry, AL 36432 | (251) 966-2135 |
| Skinnerton VFD | Volunteer | 23316 County Rd 5, Evergreen, AL 36401 | (251) 578-1593 |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed. For anything urgent, call 911. Some addresses use post offices in neighboring counties.
Estimated Response Time
Every station is volunteer-run, so crews must first reach the station. In Evergreen, one station covers about 19.75 square miles, an average radius of roughly 2.5 miles. The other 20 departments share some 830 square miles (about 10 residents per square mile), roughly 3.6 miles per station.
| Radius | Evergreen and rural county (volunteer) |
|---|---|
| ≤ 1.5 mi | 8–12 min |
| 1.5–3 mi | 10–14 min |
| 3–6 mi | 12–18 min |
| > 6 mi | 18+ min |
Typical expectation: about 10–14 minutes in Evergreen and 12–18 minutes for most rural addresses, longer in the remote corners of the county.
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 |
Outside the towns, most 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, and Interstate 65 brings crashes and vehicle fires. A July 1, 2026 house fire near Evergreen killed two people. Hurricane Frederic (1979) made the county a disaster area.
Apparatus & Equipment
None of the county's volunteer departments publishes a fleet list.
- Structural firefighting
- Wildland
- Vehicle fires
- Medical first response
Ratings & Accreditation
ISO Public Protection Classification ratings for Evergreen and the rural fire 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 Evergreen, Castleberry or Repton, check town rules with City Hall.
Neighboring Counties
- Butler County, AL (northeast)
- Covington County, AL (southeast)
- Escambia County, AL (south)
- Monroe County, AL (northwest)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Conecuh County?
Conecuh County 911 (ECD): (251) 578-5911. Evergreen Fire & Rescue via City Hall: (251) 578-1574. For emergencies, always call 911.
Does Conecuh County have a paid fire department?
No. All 21 departments, including Evergreen Fire & Rescue, are volunteer.
What ISO rating does Evergreen have?
Not published. Ask your insurer or City Hall at (251) 578-1574.
How fast does the fire department respond in Conecuh County?
About 10–14 minutes in Evergreen and 12–18 minutes for most rural addresses (all-volunteer estimate).
Do I need a burn permit in Conecuh County?
Burns over ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit: (800) 392-5679. In towns, also ask City Hall.
Last verified:
- Alabama Forestry Commission — List of Volunteer Fire Departments (August 2025)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- Alabama 911 Board — Emergency Communication Districts
- Alabama 911 Board — Conecuh County 911 job announcement (2024)
- Atlas Alabama — City of Evergreen
- NERIS — Evergreen Fire and Rescue Department
- FOX10 — 2 die in Evergreen residential fire (2026)
- Wikipedia — Conecuh County, Alabama
- Wikipedia — Evergreen, Alabama