Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
MunicipalAtlanta, Georgia
- Stations: 35+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,100 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Airport operations, technical rescue, hazmat response
- Established: 1882
📞 (404) 546-8000🌐 Official site
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Georgia Fire Departments
Rapid metro growth expanding station coverage and paramedic programs.
Atlanta Fire Rescue hiring 200+ positions to fill vacancies.
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Department breakdown
Total departments4
Municipal4
Savannah Fire Rescue
MunicipalSavannah, Georgia
- Stations: 14+ coverage
- Staffing: 350 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Historic district response, marine operations, EMS transport
📞 (912) 651-6756🌐 Official site
Columbus Fire & EMS
MunicipalColumbus, Georgia
- Stations: 17+ coverage
- Staffing: 400 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Fort Benning coordination, technical rescue, EMS transport
📞 (706) 653-4300🌐 Official site
Augusta Fire Department
MunicipalAugusta, Georgia
- Stations: 19+ coverage
- Staffing: 450 career firefighters
- Specialty units: River rescue, hazmat operations, community outreach
📞 (706) 821-1858🌐 Official site
About Georgia Fire Departments
Georgia has 4 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 52% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Georgia.
Rapid metro growth expanding station coverage and paramedic programs. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.