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Pike Road Fire Department
Pike Road, AL · Montgomery County
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Department careers page ↗Pike Road Fire Department traces its roots to the 1970s, when a volunteer crew formed around a single 1957 American LaFrance pumper kept in a local farmer's barn. Community fundraising helped grow that single truck into a six-station department covering Pike Road and the surrounding areas of Montgomery County, with a fleet that now includes five pumpers, a 75-foot ladder/pumper, two tankers, and dedicated medical rescue units.
Today the department's ISO Public Protection Classification stands at Class 4, a steady improvement from its original Class 8 rating, reflecting investment in training, apparatus, and communications over the decades. About three out of every four calls PRFD answers are medical in nature, so firefighters cross-train as EMTs and paramedics alongside their fire suppression duties.
PRFD is currently expanding, with a new fire station under construction and two new engines and two transport-capable rescues set to join the fleet, signaling continued growth in a fast-developing part of the Montgomery metro area.
MissionThrough professionalism, dedication, integrity and training, works to preserve life and property, promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership.
Pike Road Fire Department hires full-time and part-time Firefighter/Paramedics to staff its six stations, with an emphasis on recruiting progressive, dedicated professionals committed to protecting the growing Pike Road community. The department accepts online applications and recognizes prior paramedic experience with accelerated starting pay for lateral hires.
Benefits
100% employer-paid individual health insurance, with family coverage capped at $400/month through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, plus participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) pension.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with Pike Road Fire Department?
Pike Road Fire Department accepts applications for Firefighter/Paramedic positions through an online form on its Careers page, which can also be reached by scanning a QR code posted on the site.
Does Pike Road Fire Department hire lateral paramedics?
Yes. The department honors prior paramedic experience, and candidates with up to 8 years in the field can start at an accelerated pay rate of up to $75,921 annually.
What does Pike Road Fire Department pay firefighter/paramedics?
Firefighter/Paramedic salaries range from $62,312 to $94,815 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
What benefits does Pike Road Fire Department offer employees?
The department covers 100% of individual health insurance premiums, caps family coverage at $400 per month through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, and enrolls employees in the Retirement Systems of Alabama pension system.
How many fire stations does Pike Road Fire Department operate?
Pike Road Fire Department operates six fire stations serving Pike Road and the surrounding areas, with a new station currently under construction.