Jackson County, Alabama (pop. 52,579), in the state's northeast corner on the Tennessee River, is protected by a combination system: the career Scottsboro Fire Department serves the county seat, while 19 volunteer fire departments, from Bridgeport and Stevenson to Section, Pisgah and Woodville, cover the rest of the county's 1,078 square miles of land. Jackson County 9-1-1 runs the county's single dispatch center for fire, police, medical and rescue calls.
Jackson County 9-1-1 (administrative office)
(256) 218-3911- Scottsboro Fire Station 1: (256) 574-2617
- City of Scottsboro (Fire Department main line): (256) 574-3100
- Jackson County Emergency Management Agency: (256) 574-9344
- Scottsboro Fire Station 1, 202 W Appletree St, Scottsboro, AL 35768, USA
- cityofscottsboro.com/fire-department
- Scottsboro FD office: Mon–Fri 8:00–16:30 (CT)
Who Provides Fire Protection in Jackson County
- Scottsboro Fire Department — the career department of the county seat, led by Chief Jon Lee, who joined in 2001 and was promoted from deputy chief and fire marshal in July 2024, succeeding Gene Necklaus. Addresses are published for three stations; staffing is not published.
- 19 volunteer fire departments (listed below), including the departments of the cities of Bridgeport and Stevenson; member numbers are not published. The Alabama Forestry Commission list also includes a Jackson County fire association office at 104 Kentucky Ave, Stevenson, (256) 608-8872.
Jackson County 9-1-1 (the Jackson County Emergency Communication District) runs the county's one 911 answering point and dispatches fire, police, medical and rescue units. Its office is at 916 S Broad St, Scottsboro, open Mon–Fri 8:30–16:30, and it also assigns 911 addresses. 911 sends the right department based on your address.
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro Fire Department | Career | 202 W Appletree St, Scottsboro, AL 35768 | (256) 574-2617 |
| Bridgeport VFD | Volunteer | 108 Spiller St, Bridgeport, AL 35740 | (256) 495-2211 |
| Crow Mountain VFD | Volunteer | 8548 County Rd 39, Fackler, AL 35746 | (256) 437-2445 |
| Dutton VFD | Volunteer | 69 Brown Town Rd, Dutton, AL 35744 | (256) 228-6439 |
| Fackler VFD | Volunteer | 29 County Rd 45, Fackler, AL 35746 | (256) 599-2965 |
| Hollywood VFD | Volunteer | 29164 US Hwy 72, Hollywood, AL 35752 | (256) 574-3232 |
| Hytop VFD | Volunteer | 30334 AL Hwy 79, Scottsboro, AL 35768 | (256) 587-3200 |
| Langston VFD | Volunteer | 9277 County Rd 67, Langston, AL 35755 | (256) 228-6414 |
| Limrock–Aspel VFD | Volunteer | 3730 County Rd 11, Scottsboro, AL 35768 | (256) 574-3506 |
| Macedonia VFD | Volunteer | 4610 County Rd 43, Section, AL 35771 | (256) 609-1994 |
| Paint Rock VFD | Volunteer | 2825 Hwy 72 E, Paint Rock, AL 35764 | (256) 776-4911 |
| Pisgah VFD | Volunteer | 28 Ollie St, Pisgah, AL 35765 | (256) 451-3101 |
| Pleasant Groves VFD | Volunteer | 3637 County Rd 8, Woodville, AL 35776 | (256) 587-6161 |
| Rosalie VFD | Volunteer | 16191 AL Hwy 71, Pisgah, AL 35765 | (256) 451-3083 |
| Section VFD | Volunteer | 17 Dutton Rd, Section, AL 35771 | (256) 996-2401 |
| Skyline VFD | Volunteer | 22172 AL Hwy 79, Scottsboro, AL 35768 | Not published |
| Stevenson VFD | Volunteer | 102 Tennessee St, Stevenson, AL 35772 | (256) 437-3000 |
| Tri-Community VFD | Volunteer | 29190 AL Hwy 71, Higdon, AL 35979 | (256) 605-1645 |
| Valley VFD | Volunteer | 14621 Hwy 65, Princeton, AL 35766 | (256) 509-6830 |
| Woodville VFD | Volunteer | 29995 AL Hwy 35, Woodville, AL 35776 | (256) 656-0279 |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed. For anything urgent, call 911 rather than a station number.
Scottsboro Fire Department Stations
| Station | Address |
|---|---|
| Station 1 | 202 W Appletree St, Scottsboro, AL 35768 |
| Station 2 | 4535 S Broad St, Scottsboro, AL |
| Station 3 | 56 Clemons Rd, Scottsboro, AL |
Source: NERIS registry, whose department summary lists six stations; addresses are published for these three.
Estimated Response Time
In Scottsboro, three stations share about 50.7 square miles of land (about 308 residents per square mile, a suburban density), an average radius of roughly 2.3 miles. The rest of the county (about 1,027 square miles, 36 residents per square mile) has 19 volunteer stations, roughly 4.2 miles each, and volunteers must first reach the station.
| Radius | Scottsboro (career, suburban) | 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 for most addresses in Scottsboro 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 |
Many rural roads have no hydrants, so water comes by tanker and neighboring volunteers help; expect the upper end of each range outside Scottsboro. Woodland fires are fought with the Alabama Forestry Commission. The Tennessee River drains most of the county, and its Guntersville Lake backwaters reach into Scottsboro.
Apparatus & Equipment
Neither the Scottsboro Fire Department nor the volunteer departments publish fleet lists.
- Fire suppression
- Fire inspections
- Wildland
- Tanker water supply
Ratings & Accreditation
ISO Public Protection Classification ratings for Scottsboro and the volunteer districts are not published.
Outdoor burning: Inside Scottsboro, ask the Scottsboro Fire Department about permits at (256) 574-2617. Elsewhere 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.
Neighboring Counties
- Franklin County, TN (northwest)
- Marion County, TN (northeast)
- Dade County, GA (east)
- DeKalb County, AL (southeast)
- Marshall County, AL (southwest)
- Madison County, AL (west)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Jackson County?
Jackson County 9-1-1 administrative office: (256) 218-3911. Scottsboro Fire Station 1: (256) 574-2617. For any fire or medical emergency, always call 911.
Who fights fires outside Scottsboro?
Nineteen volunteer departments, from Bridgeport and Stevenson to Section, Pisgah and Woodville, cover the rest of the county. 911 dispatches the right one based on your address.
Does Scottsboro have a full-time fire department?
Yes. The Scottsboro Fire Department is a career department led by Chief Jon Lee, with published station addresses on W Appletree St, S Broad St and Clemons Rd.
How fast does the fire department respond in Jackson County?
About 7–10 minutes for the first unit in Scottsboro and about 12–18 minutes in rural areas, depending on distance from the nearest volunteer station.
Do I need a burn permit in Jackson County?
Burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit from (800) 392-5679. Inside Scottsboro, ask the Scottsboro Fire Department at (256) 574-2617.
Last verified:
- City of Scottsboro — Fire Department (address, phones, chief, hours)
- Jackson County 9-1-1 (dispatch, office, addressing)
- Alabama 911 Board — Emergency Communication Districts (Jackson County ECD phone, PSAP)
- Jackson County Commission — Directory (EMA phone)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Volunteer Fire Departments (August 2025) (departments, addresses, phones)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- NERIS registry — Scottsboro Fire Department stations (career, stations)
- WAFF — Jon Lee named new fire chief in Scottsboro (2024)
- Wikipedia — Jackson County, Alabama (2020 population, area, neighbors, Tennessee River)
- Wikipedia — Scottsboro, Alabama (2020 population, land area, Guntersville Lake)