Fire & Emergency Services
About Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services
The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is a combined fire and medical response team that answered 11,566 calls in 2023. We serve a 160-square-mile area, including all unincorporated areas and the towns of Tyrone, Brooks, and Woolsey, with emergency medical services also provided to Fayetteville.
Our team consists of 146 employees across three 24-hour shifts. They operate from 9 strategically located stations to serve a population of about 98,000 residents. We maintain a rapid average response time of just over 5 minutes.
Our Services
All of our firefighters are cross-trained as either A-EMTs or Paramedics. This allows our fire engines, which are fully equipped with medical gear, to serve as licensed first responders. It's common for a fire engine to respond to a medical call if it's the closest unit or if extra personnel are needed.
We routinely respond to a wide range of emergencies, including:
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Residential and commercial fires
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Brush fires and vehicle accidents
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All other requests from the public
In addition to emergency response, our firefighters are active in the community, conducting business inspections, maintaining fire hydrants, creating pre-fire plans, and educating the public on fire safety.
Emergency Medical Services in Fayette County
The Fayette County EMS department is dedicated to providing high-quality, professional, and compassionate emergency care to everyone in the county. Our goal is to deliver time-sensitive care when it matters most.
Our Team and Equipment
Our team consists of Georgia-licensed Paramedics and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) who maintain national certification. They routinely respond to a wide range of emergencies, from traffic accidents and cardiac events to general medical calls and trauma.
We operate with seven Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, plus two in reserve. Each ambulance is staffed daily with at least one Paramedic and one AEMT. All of our ambulances are equipped with advanced medical equipment, including:
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12-lead EKG cardiac monitors
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Portable ventilators
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Video laryngoscopy
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Automatic CPR chest compressors
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Advanced trauma tools
Additionally, all of our fire engines and squad units are equipped as ALS first responder units, providing the same level of care as our ambulances when they are first on the scene.
Our Process
Our care for patients begins the moment a 911 call is received. An Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) officer provides initial instructions over the phone before our crews arrive. Once on-site, our team quickly assesses the patient, starts a treatment plan, and transports them to the hospital best suited for their specific needs, whether it's for trauma, stroke, cardiac care, or pediatrics.
For any emergency, please call 911 so we can dispatch the appropriate vehicle to you.
Fayette County Emergency Management
The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is the official emergency management agency for our community. This division has been crucial, especially when Fayette County was declared a disaster area five separate times by FEMA due to floods, tropical storms, high winds, hail, and heavy snow.
Using the Integrated Emergency Management System, our team effectively responded to the community's needs. The division also coordinates the Fayette County Resource Council and LEPC and has been recognized by FEMA twice for its excellent work. Our responsibilities include:
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Planning for and responding to disasters.
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Mitigation, preparedness, and recovery efforts.
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Public information and coordinating the Emergency Operations Center.
Homeland Security
Our department also serves as the Homeland Security Agency for Fayette County. We work with local law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies, public health, and state and federal organizations to plan for and prevent potential terrorism threats against our critical infrastructure and our community.