Elmore County, Alabama (pop. 87,977) is protected by a combination system of 20 fire departments. Wetumpka, the county seat, and Millbrook run combination departments with paid and volunteer firefighters, both rated ISO Class 3, while Tallassee and 17 other volunteer departments cover the rest of the county's 618 square miles of land, including the Lake Martin shore and the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers. All fire and medical emergencies are dispatched through 911.
Elmore County EMA
(334) 567-6451- County 911 district (admin): (334) 567-0911
- Wetumpka Fire Department: (334) 567-1333
- Millbrook Fire Department: (334) 285-6707
- Elmore County EMA, 8917 US Highway 231, Suite 600, Wetumpka, AL 36092, USA
- elmoreco.org/ema
Who Provides Fire Protection in Elmore County
- Wetumpka Fire Department — founded in 1906; full-time, part-time and volunteer firefighters provide fire, EMS and rescue from four stations to 20,000+ residents in a 70-square-mile district.
- Millbrook Fire Department — 12 medics, a fire marshal and 30 volunteers; stations at 3820 Grandview Rd, 3210 Deatsville Hwy and 304 Deatsville Hwy; ALS ambulances and a dive team.
- Tallassee Fire Department — volunteer (founded c. 1963); also covers parts of Tallapoosa and Macon counties.
- Seventeen rural volunteer departments (below), plus county hazmat and search and rescue units.
The county 911 district runs three answering points; Haynes EMS provides ambulances. Prattville Fire Department covers the part of Prattville in Elmore County.
Fire Departments in Elmore County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka Fire Department | Combination (4 stations) | 410 S Main St, Wetumpka, AL 36092 | (334) 567-1333 |
| Millbrook Fire Department | Combination (3 stations) | 3820 Grandview Rd, Millbrook, AL 36054 | (334) 285-6707 |
| Tallassee Fire Department | Volunteer (2+ stations) | 123 N Ann St, Tallassee, AL 36078 | (334) 283-5660 |
| Buyck VFD | Volunteer | 125 Laurel Creek Rd, Titus, AL 36080 | (334) 452-6111 |
| Coosada VFD | Volunteer | 5830 Coosada Rd, Coosada, AL 36020 | (334) 285-6200 |
| Deatsville VFD | Volunteer | 6430 AL Hwy 143, Deatsville, AL 36022 | (334) 285-1821 |
| Eclectic VFD | Volunteer | 140 First Ave, Eclectic, AL 36024 | (334) 541-4425 |
| Elmore VFD | Volunteer (3 stations) | 15 Fire Station Rd, Elmore, AL 36025 | (334) 567-3480 |
| Emerald Mountain VFD | Volunteer | 1785 Old Ware Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36093 | (334) 514-4357 |
| Friendship VFD | Volunteer | 4544 Friendship Rd, Tallassee, AL 36078 | (334) 283-6463 |
| Holtville/Slapout VFD | Volunteer | 5615 Ceasarville Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092 | (334) 569-2461 |
| Kowaliga VFD | Volunteer | 1240 Prospect Rd, Eclectic, AL 36024 | (334) 857-3648 |
| Lightwood VFD | Volunteer | 6250 Lightwood Rd, Deatsville, AL 36022 | (334) 569-1818 |
| Real Island VFD | Volunteer | 1495 Real Island Rd, Equality, AL 36026 | (334) 857-3233 |
| Red Hill VFD | Volunteer | 3556 Red Hill Rd, Tallassee, AL 36078 | (334) 857-2353 |
| Redland VFD | Volunteer (2 stations) | 4367 Redland Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36093 | (334) 514-6787 |
| Santuck VFD | Volunteer (4 stations) | 7645 Central Plank Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092 | (334) 567-5144 |
| Seman VFD | Volunteer | 15915 Central Plank Rd, Eclectic, AL 36024 | (334) 541-4600 |
| Titus VFD | Volunteer | 5879 Titus Rd, Titus, AL 36080 | (334) 514-1070 |
| Windermere VFD | Volunteer | 3050 Crosswinds, Alexander City, AL 35010 | (256) 329-0906 |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed; call 911.
Estimated Response Time
Wetumpka's four stations share 70 square miles, an average radius of roughly 2.4 miles. About 28 other, mostly volunteer stations cover the remaining 548 square miles (142 residents per square mile county-wide), roughly 2.5 miles each; volunteers must first reach the station.
| Radius | Wetumpka & Millbrook (combination) | Rural county (volunteer) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1.5 mi | 5–8 min | 8–12 min |
| 1.5–3 mi | 7–10 min | 10–14 min |
| 3–6 mi | 9–13 min | 12–18 min |
| > 6 mi | 13+ min | 18+ min |
Typical expectation: about 7–10 minutes in most of Wetumpka and Millbrook and 10–14 minutes for most rural addresses, longer near Lake Martin and the rivers.
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 |
In rural areas without hydrants, water comes by tanker and mutual-aid departments; expect the upper end of each range. Woodland fires are fought with the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Apparatus & Equipment
- Wetumpka FD engines, ladder, rescues, tanker, brush units, UTV
- 14
- Millbrook FD pumpers, aerial, heavy rescue, brush, dive truck
- 8
- Millbrook FD ALS ambulances
- 3
- Rescue boats (Wetumpka 6, Millbrook 2)
- 8
Volunteer departments do not publish fleet lists.
- ALS EMS
- Hazmat
- Dive rescue
- Boat rescue
- Wildland
Ratings & Accreditation
Wetumpka and Millbrook: ISO PPC Class 3. Tallassee: Class 5/9. Others not published.
Outdoor burning: Burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit, (800) 392-5679; drought no-burn orders can apply. In city limits, ask the fire department.
Neighboring Counties
- Coosa County, AL (north)
- Tallapoosa County, AL (northeast)
- Macon County, AL (southeast)
- Montgomery County, AL (south)
- Autauga County, AL (west)
- Chilton County, AL (northwest)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Elmore County?
None is published county-wide; call Wetumpka FD (334) 567-1333 or Millbrook FD (334) 285-6707. In an emergency, call 911.
Who fights fires outside Wetumpka and Millbrook?
Tallassee and 17 volunteer departments; 911 dispatches by address.
What ISO ratings apply in Elmore County?
Wetumpka and Millbrook are both ISO Class 3; Tallassee is Class 5/9.
How fast does the fire department respond in Elmore County?
About 7–10 minutes in Wetumpka and Millbrook, 10–14 minutes in most rural areas.
Do I need a burn permit in Elmore County?
Burns over ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit: (800) 392-5679.
Last verified:
- Elmore County — EMA
- Alabama 911 Board — ECDs (Elmore County ECD, 3 PSAPs)
- City of Wetumpka — Fire Department
- City of Millbrook — Fire Department
- City of Tallassee — Fire Department
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Volunteer Fire Departments (Aug 2025)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- NERIS fire department registry (VFD station counts)
- RadioReference — Elmore County (AL) (departments, units, EMS)
- Wikipedia — Elmore County, Alabama (2020 population, area, neighbors)