Fayette County, Alabama (pop. 16,321) is protected by a combination system: the Fayette Fire Department, a combination paid and volunteer department led by Fire Chief Shannon Taylor, covers the county seat from two stations, while 12 volunteer fire departments, from Berry and Bankston-Stough in the east to Glen Allen and Kirkland Bluff Wayside in the north, cover the rest of the county's 629 square miles. All fire and medical emergencies are dispatched through 911.
Fayette County 911 district (office line)
(205) 932-1911- City of Fayette (Fire Department listing): (205) 932-5367
- Fayette Building & Life Safety (Fire Chief): (205) 932-5310
- Fayette Fire Department, 118 1st Avenue NE, Fayette, AL 35555, USA
- fayetteal.org/city-directory (City of Fayette)
- Fayette City Hall: Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 (CT)
Who Provides Fire Protection in Fayette County
- Fayette Fire Department — the county seat's department, registered as combination (paid and volunteer staff) with two stations. Fire Chief Shannon Taylor also heads Building & Life Safety; six members joined the chief at a June 2026 city staffing-policy meeting.
- 12 volunteer fire departments — Bankston-Stough, Belk, Berry, Boley, Fowlers Crossroads, Glen Allen, Hubbertville, Kirkland Bluff Wayside, Lawrence Mill, Mt. Vernon, Stonewall and Walnut Lane, all recognized when state volunteer fire department grants were presented in July 2024.
Mayfield VFD (19572 Hwy 171) has a Fayette address but is listed under Tuscaloosa County. You do not need to know which department covers you: 911 dispatchers send the right one based on your address.
Fire Departments in Fayette County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Fire Department | Combination (2 stations) | 118 1st Ave NE, Fayette, AL 35555 | (205) 932-5367 (city) |
| Bankston-Stough VFD | Volunteer | 10385 Hwy 18 E, Bankston, AL 35542 | (205) 932-8245 |
| Belk VFD | Volunteer | 47 Mulberry Rd, Fayette, AL 35555 | (205) 932-9292 |
| Berry VFD | Volunteer | 17720 Hwy 18 E, Berry, AL 35546 | (205) 689-4744 |
| Boley VFD | Volunteer | 3828 County Rd 83, Berry, AL 35546 | (205) 998-3346 |
| Fowlers Crossroads VFD | Volunteer | 170 Prospect Rd, Bankston, AL 35542 | Not published |
| Glen Allen VFD | Volunteer | 164 Hwy 129, Glen Allen, AL 35559 | (205) 487-2014 |
| Hubbertville VFD | Volunteer | 8965 Hwy 129, Fayette, AL 35555 | (205) 468-1035 |
| Kirkland Bluff Wayside VFD | Volunteer | 12049 Hwy 107, Winfield, AL 35594 | Not published |
| Lawrence Mill VFD | Volunteer | 490 Hwy 129, Fayette, AL 35555 | (205) 932-0377 |
| Mt. Vernon VFD | Volunteer | 6169 Hwy 18 W, Fayette, AL 35555 | Not published |
| Stonewall VFD | Volunteer | 6897 County Rd 35, Fayette, AL 35555 | Not published |
| Walnut Lane VFD | Volunteer | 7838 Hwy 171 S, Fayette, AL 35555 | Not published |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed. For anything urgent, call 911. NERIS lists Belk VFD at 7633 Hwy 96.
Fayette Fire Department Stations
| Station | Address |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 118 1st Avenue NE, Fayette, AL 35555 |
| Second station | Not published |
Estimated Response Time
In the city of Fayette, two stations share about 8.5 square miles, an average distance to the nearest station of roughly 1.2 miles. The other 620 square miles (about 26 residents per square mile) have twelve volunteer stations, a radius of roughly 4.1 miles, and volunteers must first reach the station.
| Radius | Fayette (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 5–8 minutes in most of Fayette 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 Fayette, 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. Three railroads cross the county, and Fayette's Richard Arthur Field airport lies northeast of the city.
Apparatus & Equipment
None of the county's fire departments publish fleet lists, so apparatus counts are not available.
Ratings & Accreditation
ISO PPC ratings for Fayette and the 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 Fayette city limits, check city rules with Building & Life Safety at (205) 932-5310.
Neighboring Counties
- Marion County, AL (north)
- Walker County, AL (east)
- Tuscaloosa County, AL (southeast)
- Pickens County, AL (southwest)
- Lamar County, AL (west)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Fayette County?
The Fayette County 911 district lists (205) 932-1911; the City of Fayette (fire department listing) answers (205) 932-5367. For emergencies, call 911.
Who fights fires outside the city of Fayette?
Twelve volunteer fire departments: Bankston-Stough, Belk, Berry, Boley, Fowlers Crossroads, Glen Allen, Hubbertville, Kirkland Bluff Wayside, Lawrence Mill, Mt. Vernon, Stonewall and Walnut Lane. 911 dispatches the right department based on your address.
Who is the Fayette fire chief?
Shannon Taylor is Fire Chief of the Fayette Fire Department and also heads the city's Building & Life Safety office, (205) 932-5310.
How fast does the fire department respond in Fayette County?
Within the city of Fayette, the first unit usually arrives in about 5–8 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 Fayette County?
Burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit from (800) 392-5679. Inside Fayette city limits, check local rules with the city.
Last verified:
- City of Fayette — City Directory (fire department, chief, phones, hours)
- Alabama 911 Board — Emergency Communications Districts (Fayette County ECD)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Volunteer Fire Departments list (August 2025) (stations, addresses, phones)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- U.S. Census Bureau — Fayette County QuickFacts (2020 population)
- NERIS national fire department registry — Fayette Fire Department (combination, 2 stations)
- The Times-Record — Fire dept. policy meeting focuses on future staffing (2026)
- The Times-Record — State grant funds for local volunteer fire departments (2024)
- Wikipedia — Fayette County, Alabama (area, neighbors, airport, rail)
- Wikipedia — Fayette, Alabama (city land area)