Montgomery County, Alabama (pop. 228,954) is protected by a combination system. The career Montgomery Fire/Rescue, rated ISO Class 1 and internationally accredited, runs 15 stations and its own ALS ambulances in the state capital. Pike Road's combination department and seven volunteer fire departments, including Snowdoun, Pintlala and South Montgomery County, cover the rest of the county's 784 square miles of land.
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Headquarters (main line)
(334) 625-3916- Montgomery Municipal 911 district (admin): (334) 625-4100
- Montgomery County 911 district (Sheriff's Office communications): (334) 832-4980
- Pike Road Fire Station 1 (Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00): (334) 271-1048
- Montgomery Fire/Rescue, 19 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
- montgomeryal.gov — Fire/Rescue
Who Provides Fire Protection in Montgomery County
- Montgomery Fire/Rescue (MFR) — career, 411 members; 15 stations with 15 engine companies, 6 ladder trucks and 17 ALS medic units (12 ambulances, 5 ALS pumpers), plus 2 technical rescue teams, a hazmat team and a dive team. Alabama's first ISO Class 1 city (2014); CFAI accredited since 2022.
- Pike Road Fire Department — combination (volunteers plus certified staff), 40+ volunteers, 6 stations in Pike Road and Mathews; the town's exclusive fire provider.
- 7 volunteer fire departments (below) with 15 stations; member numbers are not published.
Two 911 districts answer calls: the Montgomery Municipal ECD for the city and the Montgomery County ECD, run by the Sheriff's Office, for the rest of the county. Maxwell Air Force Base and its Gunter Annex are federal installations and are not covered here. 911 sends the right department based on your address.
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Fire/Rescue | Career (15 stations) | 19 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104 (HQ) | (334) 625-3916 |
| Pike Road Fire Department | Combination (6 stations) | 3427 Wallahatchie Rd, Pike Road, AL 36064 | (334) 271-1048 |
| Catoma VFD | Volunteer | 50 Booth Rd, Montgomery, AL 36108 | (334) 834-9000 |
| North Montgomery County VFD | Volunteer (2 stations) | 3670 Coosada Ferry Rd, Montgomery, AL 36110 | (334) 269-6202 |
| Pintlala VFD | Volunteer (2 stations) | 250 Federal Rd, Hope Hull, AL 36043 | (334) 280-2333 |
| Rolling Hills Lakes VFD | Volunteer (2 stations) | 6120 Trotman Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116 | (334) 288-7344 |
| Snowdoun VFD | Volunteer (3 stations) | 219 Hobbie Rd, Snowdoun, AL 36105 | (334) 284-4717 |
| South Montgomery County VF&R | Volunteer (4 stations) | 8890 Hwy 94, Ramer, AL 36069 | (334) 562-9280 |
| Waugh-Mt. Meigs VFD | Volunteer (2 stations) | 20 Line Creek Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117 | (334) 215-1122 |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed; Rolling Hills Lakes and South Montgomery County share one station. For anything urgent, call 911.
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Stations
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4110 Carmichael Rd, 36106 | (334) 625-3073 |
| 5 | 2710 Lagoon Park Dr | (334) 625-3090 |
| 6 | 1250 Forest Ave, 36106 | (334) 625-4780 |
| 7 | 1329 E Fairview Ave | Not published |
| 8 | 2700 Lower Wetumpka Rd | (334) 625-4469 |
| 9 | 3003 E South Blvd | Not published |
| 10 | 1920 S Court St | (334) 625-4471 |
| 11 | 3305 Biltmore Ave | (334) 625-3093 |
| 12 | 3950 Norman Bridge Rd | Not published |
| 13 | 2685 Bell Rd | (334) 625-3080 |
| 14 | 2801 Selma Hwy, 36108 | (334) 625-3074 |
| 16 | 820 Ray Thorington Rd | Not published |
All in Montgomery, AL. Addresses of the other MFR stations are not published in our sources. Pike Road stations: 3427 Wallahatchie Rd, 334 Bridlebrook Blvd, 13 Okfuski Trail and 4920 Pike Rd (Pike Road); 2695 Flowers Rd and 1496 Hayneville Ridge Rd (Mathews).
Estimated Response Time
In Montgomery, 15 staffed stations share about 160 square miles of land, an average radius of roughly 1.8 miles (about 1,255 residents per square mile). The rest of the county (about 624 square miles, 45 residents per square mile) has 21 Pike Road and volunteer stations, roughly 3.1 miles each, and volunteers must first reach the station.
| Radius | Montgomery (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 6–8 minutes for most addresses in Montgomery and 12–18 minutes for most rural addresses; Pike Road's staffed stations can be quicker.
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 the rural south and east of the county many roads have no hydrants, so water comes by tanker and neighboring departments help; expect the upper end of each range there. Woodland fires are fought with the Alabama Forestry Commission.
Apparatus & Equipment
- MFR engine companies (5 ALS pumpers)
- 15
- MFR ladder trucks
- 6
- MFR ALS ambulances
- 12
- Pike Road pumpers, ladder/pumper, tankers, rescues, brush, support, ATV
- 13
MFR also fields 2 technical rescue teams, a hazmat team, a dive team and 2 rehab units. Volunteer fleets are not published.
- ALS EMS
- Hazmat
- Technical rescue
- Dive rescue
- Wildland
Ratings & Accreditation
Montgomery Fire/Rescue: ISO PPC Class 1 (since 2014, retained 2019) and CFAI accreditation (2022). Pike Road: ISO Class 4 (department's own statement). Other districts are not published.
Outdoor burning: Inside Montgomery, ask Montgomery Fire/Rescue inspections and permits at (334) 625-3916. 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
- Elmore County, AL (north)
- Macon County, AL (northeast)
- Bullock County, AL (east)
- Pike County, AL (southeast)
- Crenshaw County, AL (southwest)
- Lowndes County, AL (west)
- Autauga County, AL (northwest)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Montgomery County?
Montgomery Fire/Rescue headquarters: (334) 625-3916. Pike Road Fire: (334) 271-1048. For any fire or medical emergency, always call 911.
Who fights fires outside the city of Montgomery?
Pike Road Fire Department and seven volunteer departments, from Catoma and Pintlala to Snowdoun and Waugh-Mt. Meigs. 911 dispatches the right one based on your address.
What ISO rating does Montgomery have?
Montgomery Fire/Rescue has held ISO Class 1, the top rating, since 2014. Pike Road reports ISO Class 4.
How fast does the fire department respond in Montgomery County?
About 6–8 minutes for the first unit in Montgomery and about 12–18 minutes in rural areas, depending on distance from the nearest station.
Do I need a burn permit in Montgomery County?
Burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit from (800) 392-5679. Inside Montgomery, ask Montgomery Fire/Rescue at (334) 625-3916.
Last verified:
- City of Montgomery — Fire/Rescue Department Overview (stations, units)
- City of Montgomery — Fire/Rescue Divisions (411 members, companies)
- City of Montgomery — Top ISO Rating (ISO Class 1, CFAI)
- City of Montgomery — Fire facility directory (HQ, station addresses, phones)
- Alabama 911 Board — ECDs (Montgomery Municipal and County ECDs)
- Town of Pike Road — Safety Services (combination department)
- Pike Road Fire — Station Locations
- Pike Road Fire — About (ISO, apparatus)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Volunteer Fire Departments (August 2025) (addresses, phones)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- RadioReference — Montgomery County (AL) (VFD station counts)
- Wikipedia — Montgomery County, Alabama (population, area, neighbors)
- Wikipedia — Montgomery, Alabama (city population, land area)