Administration

District Fire Chief Allen W. Wiggins
(334) 625-2437  awiggins@montgomeryal.gov

This division administers the day to day activities through an organized system of planning, staffing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating.  The Administrative Services officer responsibilities include:    budget management, purchasing, facilities, fleet maintenance, information technology, grant writing, personnel records, and payroll services.  Specifications for new equipment and apparatus are developed, reviewed, and approved to ensure the best available product.  The Division also directs the maintenance, repair and replacement of firefighting equipment.  Headed by the Fire Chief, this division is responsible for providing management direction while overseeing the capital projects for department staff so they can save lives, protect property, and maintain community standards.  Equipment inventory and maintenance records are also maintained through this office. 

Suppression

Assistant Fire Chief M.W. (Bill) Petrey
(334) 625-2938  bpetrey@montgomeryal.gov

Fire Suppression is the largest division of Montgomery Fire/Rescue.  We strive to protect and serve the citizens of Montgomery in the event of a fire or other disasters. We continue to increase our effectiveness in rigorous performance in firefighting by working hand in hand with other support divisions, continuous educational training and discipline. The department stands committed to delivering their very best with each opportunity to serve.

Emergency Medical Services

Assistant Fire Chief Stanley L. Cooper
(334) 625-2960  slcooper@montgomeryal.gov

The Emergency Medical Services personnel are proud to be the most active segment of Montgomery Fire / Rescue. Every effort is undertaken to ensure that the citizens of and visitors to the city are afforded with the most advanced and thoroughly trained Emergency Medical Services Staff in the state. By working and training with the other divisions, these members are able and equipped to provide rapid stabilization of injuries or illness regardless of the situation.

Special Operations

District Fire Chief Russell G. Collier
(334) 625-2228  rcollier@montgomeryal.gov

Special Operations Teams consists of approximately 110 highly trained members responding to Technical and Non-Technical emergency situations. Teams include a Hazardous Material Team, Technical Rescue Team, Dive/Swift Water Rescue Team and a vast arsenal of specialized tools and equipment. They have the responsibility to mitigate Hazardous Materials and/or Rescue Incidents within the city limits of Montgomery; they are also assigned the duties of the Regional Response Teams for the South Central Region. The teams are on duty and ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Training

Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Bolling
(334) 240-4626  kbolling@montgomeryal.gov

The Division of Training coordinates training for suppression, Firefighter Trainees, testing, and program development for its 460 members.  It is our intent to provide the highest level of safety and service to the public and the department through quality education, attention to tradition and innovation, while being vigilant in the recruitment and promotion of qualified personnel.  Annually, the department averages over 97,000 man hours on fire suppression related subjects.  More than 16,000 man hours of continued education courses are taught to include hazardous Materials, Fire Instructor, Fire Officer, Incident Command, and other courses.  The Division is also responsible for In-Service Training, new Firefighter Training, EMS Continuing Education, Technical Rescue, along with Citizen CPR Classes and Public Education.  

Special Projects

Assistant Fire Chief J.J. Addie
(334) 625-2975  jaddie@montgomeryal.gov