Pike County, Alabama (pop. 33,009) is protected by a combination system: the career Troy Fire Department, rated ISO Class 2 inside the city and Class 3 in its outer fire jurisdiction, runs three stations in the county seat, while eight volunteer fire departments, including Brundidge, Banks, Goshen and Spring Hill, cover the rest of the county's 672 square miles of land. Pike County 9-1-1 answers all emergency calls in the county.
Pike County 9-1-1 (non-emergency)
(334) 566-0500- Troy Fire Department (office): (334) 566-0177
- Troy FD Station 2 (burn permits, smoke detectors): (334) 670-2265
- Pike County Emergency Management Agency: (334) 566-8272
- Pike County 9-1-1 office: (334) 670-6600
- Troy Fire Department Station 1, 300 Walnut Street, Troy, AL 36081, USA
- troyal.gov — Fire Department
- Troy FD office: Mon–Fri 7:00–16:00 (CT)
Who Provides Fire Protection in Pike County
- Troy Fire Department — career, led by Fire Chief Michael Stephens, with three stations in Troy. It provides fire suppression, first-responder emergency medical care, code enforcement inspections and public education. Its ISO rating is Class 2 inside the city limits and Class 3 in the fire jurisdiction outside them. Staffing numbers are not published.
- 8 volunteer fire departments (listed below), including the Brundidge department in the county's second city; member numbers are not published.
Pike County 9-1-1 (the Pike County Communications District) runs the county's single 911 center in Troy, answers 911 calls from the city and the county, handles 911 addressing and publishes monthly volunteer fire call statistics. 911 sends the right department based on your address.
Fire Departments in Pike County
| Department | Type | Main station | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Fire Department | Career (3 stations) | 300 Walnut St, Troy, AL 36081 (Station 1) | (334) 566-0177 |
| Banks Community VFD | Volunteer | 9534 US Hwy 29 N, Banks, AL 36005 | (334) 558-8089 |
| Brundidge VFD | Volunteer | 117 E Troy St, Brundidge, AL 36010 | (334) 344-0542 |
| Goshen VFD | Volunteer | 132 Glenwood Rd, Goshen, AL 36035 | (334) 372-0273 |
| Hamilton Crossroads VFD | Volunteer | 126 County Rd 3323, Brundidge, AL 36010 | (334) 344-2179 |
| Henderson VFD | Volunteer | 257 County Rd 2252, Troy, AL 36079 | (334) 484-3007 |
| Meeksville VFD | Volunteer | 2699 County Rd 7714, Troy, AL 36081 | (334) 465-9147 |
| Saco VFD | Volunteer | 10790 AL Hwy 223, Troy, AL 36081 | (334) 808-9054 |
| Spring Hill VFD | Volunteer | 6973 AL Hwy 87, Troy, AL 36079 | (334) 465-5896 |
Volunteer stations are not always staffed. For anything urgent, call 911 rather than a station number.
Troy Fire Department Stations
| Station | Address |
|---|---|
| Station 1 | 300 Walnut St, Troy, AL 36081 |
| Station 2 | 200 S George Wallace Dr, Troy, AL 36081 |
| Station 3 | 360 Elba Hwy, Troy, AL 36079 |
Source: City of Troy; the NERIS registry lists the same three stations.
Estimated Response Time
In Troy, three staffed stations share about 28.3 square miles of land, an average radius of roughly 1.7 miles. The rest of the county (about 644 square miles, some 24 residents per square mile) has 8 volunteer stations, roughly 5.1 miles each, and volunteers must first reach the station.
| Radius | Troy (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 Troy 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 Troy. Woodland fires are fought with the Alabama Forestry Commission. Troy is home to the main campus of Troy University; a fire in 1901 burned much of the town, and a rare winter tornado touched down in Pike County on Christmas Day 2012.
Apparatus & Equipment
Fleet lists are not published by the Troy Fire Department or the volunteer departments.
- Fire suppression
- First-responder EMS
- Code inspections
- Public education
- Tanker water supply
Services & Community Programs
- Free smoke detectors (Troy): call Station 2 at (334) 670-2265.
- 911 addressing: Pike County 9-1-1 assigns new addresses; office (334) 670-6600.
- Volunteer firefighting: contact your local department; eight rely on volunteers.
Ratings & Accreditation
Troy Fire Department: ISO PPC Class 2 inside the city limits and Class 3 in its fire jurisdiction. Ratings for the rural volunteer districts are not published.
Outdoor burning: Inside Troy, you need a burn permit from the Troy Fire Department, (334) 670-2254 or (334) 670-2265; only wood, leaves and paper may be burned, and no fire may be started after 3:00 pm. 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
- Bullock County, AL (northeast)
- Barbour County, AL (east)
- Dale County, AL (southeast)
- Coffee County, AL (south)
- Crenshaw County, AL (west)
- Montgomery County, AL (northwest)
FAQ
What is the non-emergency number for fire in Pike County?
Pike County 9-1-1 non-emergency: (334) 566-0500. Troy Fire Department office: (334) 566-0177. For any fire or medical emergency, always call 911.
Who fights fires outside Troy?
Eight volunteer departments, Banks, Brundidge, Goshen, Hamilton Crossroads, Henderson, Meeksville, Saco and Spring Hill, cover the rest of the county. 911 dispatches the right one based on your address.
What ISO rating does Troy have?
The Troy Fire Department holds ISO Class 2 inside the city limits and Class 3 in its fire jurisdiction outside the city.
How fast does the fire department respond in Pike County?
About 6–8 minutes for the first unit in most of Troy and about 12–18 minutes in rural areas, depending on distance from the nearest volunteer station.
Do I need a burn permit in Pike County?
Inside Troy, get a burn permit from the Troy Fire Department at (334) 670-2254 or (334) 670-2265; no fire may be started after 3:00 pm. Elsewhere, burns larger than ¼ acre need an Alabama Forestry Commission permit from (800) 392-5679.
Last verified:
- City of Troy — Fire Department (chief, stations, phone, hours, services)
- City of Troy — Fire Department FAQ (ISO, burn permits, smoke detectors)
- Pike County 9-1-1 (phones, office, addressing, volunteer fire statistics)
- Alabama 911 Board — Emergency Communication Districts (Pike County ECD, PSAP)
- Pike County Commission — County Directory (EMA phone)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Volunteer Fire Departments (August 2025) (departments, addresses, phones)
- Alabama Forestry Commission — Burn Permits
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (Brundidge Volunteer Fire Department)
- NERIS registry — Troy Fire Department stations (career staffing, 3 stations)
- Wikipedia — Pike County, Alabama (population, area, neighbors)
- Wikipedia — Troy, Alabama (population, land area, 1901 fire, 2012 tornado)