Georgia has 159 counties, more than any other state except Texas, and no two of them organize fire protection in quite the same way. The station that answers your 911 call depends on where your address sits, not on the city printed on your mail. A home with an Atlanta mailing address may fall under a county department. A Savannah address may be covered by a volunteer company. This page explains how fire services are set up across the state so you can reach the right one quickly.

Our listings include city departments, county departments, individual stations, volunteer companies, and a few specialty units such as airport fire services. Use them for station addresses and non-emergency phone numbers. Use 911 for anything happening right now.

How Fire Protection Is Organized Across Georgia

Georgia has no single statewide fire department. Fire protection is a local responsibility, delivered by cities, counties, consolidated governments, special tax districts, and volunteer associations. State agencies set standards, certify people, and step in during large emergencies. They do not staff your neighborhood station.

Several state bodies shape what local departments do:

Most cities and counties adopt the state minimum fire code, often with local amendments. Local fire marshals then handle inspections of restaurants, schools, and apartment buildings. If you run a business, your local fire marshal's office is usually the first call before you open, renovate, or host a large event.

Funding differs by location. Cities pay for fire service from their general budgets. Unincorporated areas often rely on a county fire tax district or fee, which can appear on a property tax bill. Your county tax office can tell you what your bill covers.

Metro Atlanta Fire Departments in Fulton, Cobb, and the Northern Suburbs

Metro Atlanta holds the densest concentration of stations in the state. The city of Atlanta spans Fulton and DeKalb counties, and Atlanta Fire And Rescue Station 19 at 1063 North Highland Avenue Northeast (404-853-7000) is one of the city stations in our database. Fulton County has the most listings of any county because it contains much of Atlanta plus a number of other cities, each with its own fire arrangements.

To the northwest, the Cobb County Fire Department lists its address at 1595 County Services Parkway in Marietta (770-528-8000). The City of Marietta also keeps its own fire department, so the two can overlap in conversation even though they are separate agencies. Our Cobb County page shows the stations by area.

North of the perimeter, Cherokee County Fire And Emergency Services Station 5 sits at 10378 East Cherokee Drive in Canton (770-479-2766). Forsyth County Fire Department lists Station 1 at 234 Castleberry Industrial Drive in Cumming (770-781-2180).

Pay attention to how some listings read. Our data places Forsyth County Fire Department Station 14, at 800 McFarland Road, in Fulton County with an Alpharetta address. Station 9 on Browns Bridge Road carries a Gainesville address in Hall County. The department name tells you who operates a station. The mailing city does not tell you where a service boundary falls.

Fire Departments in Coastal, Middle, and South Georgia

Savannah anchors the coast, and Chatham County has 46 listings. Some are municipal and some are neighborhood volunteer companies. The Isle of Hope Volunteer Fire Department at 409 Parkersburg Road (912-354-4403) serves a historic waterfront community on the edge of Savannah. Coastal departments plan around hurricane evacuations, tidal flooding, and marsh fires as well as house fires.

Four of Georgia's largest inland cities run consolidated city-county governments: Augusta-Richmond County, Athens-Clarke County, Columbus-Muscogee County, and Macon-Bibb County. In those places the city and county are one government, so you deal with one fire agency. Augusta Fire Department Station 17 is at 3705 Old Waynesboro Road (706-771-2807). Columbus lists an unusual unit, the Columbus Airport Department Of Public Safety at 3250 West Britt David Road (706-327-5073), which combines airport fire and police duties. In Athens, the Nicholson Area Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 on Pittman Hill Road (706-757-3912) shows that volunteer companies exist even in a consolidated county.

In the middle of the state, the Jones County Fire Department Station 6 at 3849 Upper River Road has a Macon address, although Jones and Bibb are separate counties. The Houston County Fire Department Station 1 at 1115 Carl Vinson Parkway in Warner Robins (478-542-2040) serves a fast-growing area near Robins Air Force Base.

Farther south, Lowndes County has 40 listings, more than Valdosta alone would suggest. The count reflects many small community stations, such as the Bemiss Barretts Fire Department on Bemiss Road (229-671-2730). In Albany, the County Line Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 at 6104 Birch Road (229-776-8223) covers part of Dougherty County. In Waycross, Ware County Fire Department Station 4 at Lee Avenue in Emerson Park (912-287-4460) sits close to the Okefenokee Swamp, where wildfire is a regular concern.

Volunteer Companies and Wildfire Risk in Rural and Mountain Georgia

Many rural counties depend on volunteers or a mix of career and volunteer staff. The Colquitt County Volunteer Firefighters Association at 164 North Veterans Parkway in Moultrie (229-890-1805) is one example. The Appling County Fire Department - County Farm in Baxley (912-367-7289) is another. These departments often cover large areas with few paid staff, so response times can run longer than in a city.

North Georgia adds mountain terrain. The Bent Tree Fire Department, at 1 Little Pine Mountain Road in Jasper (770-893-2628), serves a gated mountain community in Pickens County. Dawson County Fire Department Station 3, at 951 Harmony Church Road in Dawsonville (706-216-4929), covers a county where growth has pushed homes into wooded hills. In the northwest, the City of Dalton Fire Department at 404 School Street (706-278-7363) protects Whitfield County's carpet and flooring industry. Down in Coweta County, the City Newnan Fire Department is at 23 Jefferson Street (770-253-1851).

In rural areas, a few habits help firefighters find you:

Steps for Finding the Right Station in Georgia

Follow this order when you need a Georgia fire department for something other than an emergency.

The rest of this page covers local details, state rules, and answers to common questions about fire departments in Georgia.

Fire departments across Georgia range from large career departments in major cities to volunteer departments serving small rural communities, all operating under state fire codes and local ordinances to protect residents from fire and emergency hazards.

Fire Departments locations are available in 536 cities across Georgia. They are spread across 157 counties.

Cities with the highest concentration include Atlanta, Savannah, Valdosta, which have multiple fire stations strategically located to maintain rapid response times for their dense populations.

Residents of Georgia should know your local fire department's non-emergency phone number so you can request burn permits, safety inspections, and community programs without tying up the 911 emergency line.

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Residents of Georgia planning any outdoor burning should contact their local fire department for open burning regulations and permit requirements, which can vary significantly by county and season due to drought conditions and fire danger ratings.

Browse Fire Departments by county across Georgia to find the nearest location.

What to Know Before You Contact a Georgia Fire Department

Georgia's size and mix of city, county, and volunteer departments mean a little preparation saves time. Start with your full street address and the county where you live. Dispatch centers route calls by address, and the closest station is not always the one with the nearest mailing city. Fulton and Cobb counties, for example, contain several cities that run their own departments next to the county's, so ask which agency covers your block.

For routine matters, such as a business inspection, a fire code question, or a records request, call the fire marshal or administrative line rather than a station. In larger departments these are separate offices. In small rural departments the chief may handle everything, often part-time. Cherokee County stations like Station 5 in Canton handle emergency response, while paperwork usually goes through a central office.

If you need to bring something, bring the basics:

During hurricane season, which runs from June through November, coastal and south Georgia departments post evacuation and debris guidance on their local government websites. Check there first, because the state does not publish a single statewide fire department notice.

Georgia Fire Department Questions and Answers

No single agency runs them. Cities and counties operate their own departments and set their budgets. The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, through the State Fire Marshal's Office, enforces minimum fire safety standards under Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and inspects certain facilities. The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council sets certification requirements for career firefighters, and the Georgia Fire Academy in Forsyth delivers much of the training. For a complaint about service or a fire code problem in your neighborhood, start with the local fire chief or fire marshal, then the city or county manager.

In most places, yes. Georgia generally requires a free permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission for outdoor burning of leaves and yard debris. You can request one on the commission's website or by calling 1-877-OK2BURN. Rules still vary by location. Some metro Atlanta counties restrict or prohibit yard-debris burning, and cities may set their own bans, so call your local fire department first. Never burn household trash, tires, or treated lumber. Permits can be suspended during dry spells or high winds, so check conditions on the day you plan to burn and keep water and a tool for turning the pile nearby.

Fire incident reports are generally public records under the Georgia Open Records Act, although details such as medical information may be redacted. Send a written request to the department or the city or county records custodian. Include the date, address, and incident number if you have one. Agencies must respond within three business days, either providing the records or saying when they will be ready, and they may charge for copies and staff time. Insurers often ask for these reports after a house fire, so request one early. Call the non-emergency number in our listing, such as Cobb County Fire Department at 770-528-8000, to ask how requests are submitted.

Do not rely on your mailing city. Thomas County Fire Department Station 14 - New Hope, at 6285 U.S. 19 with a Thomasville address (229-225-6456), serves people outside the city limits. Our Thomas County page lists other stations nearby. The most reliable method is to call the department's non-emergency number and give your street address, or ask your county government for the fire district map. Dispatchers route 911 calls by location, so make sure your address is correct on utility and phone records, especially if you live on a rural route or a newly named road.

Career firefighters are certified through the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. Much of the training happens at the Georgia Fire Academy in Forsyth, though many larger departments run their own academies. Hiring requirements vary by department but commonly include a minimum age of 18, a background check, and a physical fitness test. Volunteer paths are often simpler. Contact the station directly, for example the Colquitt County Volunteer Firefighters Association in Moultrie at 229-890-1805, and ask about training, uniform costs, and time commitments. Many volunteers start there and later move into paid positions with a city or county.

Often, yes. Many insurers use the Public Protection Classification from ISO, which rates a community from 1 to 10, with 1 the best. The rating considers the fire department, the water supply, and emergency communications. Homes generally need to be within about five road miles of a responding station, and distance to a hydrant can matter. Two neighbors on opposite sides of a district line may get different ratings. Ask your insurance agent for your property's class, and ask your local department when it was last evaluated. If your rural address is beyond hydrant coverage, ask whether a nearby tanker or water source is credited.