MCESD#2 is the local government responsible for providing fire protection and emergency response in a 233 square mile district located in Northwest Montgomery County including the City of Montgomery, Bentwater, and Walden. ESD#2 operates the MFD, staffing four stations; Montgomery, Dobbin, Walden and Bentwater/1097, with career firefighters. There are currently 14 paid Firefighters on a day, 24 hours, 3 shifts, also supplementing with volunteers. Montgomery Fire Department responds to approximately 3000+ calls a year.