Athens-Clarke County Fire Department

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Responsibilities

The Fire and Emergency Services Department Operations Division contains the actual fire stations and their associated personnel. These firefighters perform many tasks and functions including:
◦Fire suppression
◦Hazardous materials response
◦Water and rope rescue
◦Vehic

le extrication
◦Searches for missing or lost persons
◦Response to most any other kind of emergency call

We missed a couple!Please help us congratulate Lieutenant Ryan Martin and Sergeant Corbin Gabriel on their recent promot...
08/27/2026

We missed a couple!

Please help us congratulate Lieutenant Ryan Martin and Sergeant Corbin Gabriel on their recent promotions as well!

Both men are veterans of the fire service with many years on both payed and volunteer departments. They are dedicated firefighters, constantly working on honing their craft, to benefit of their community.

We’d like to take a moment and thank both for their hard work, professionalism and dedication to the fire service.

Promotion Announcement!Please help us to congratulate our recent promotions in order of appearance:Sgt. Taylor Thompson ...
08/24/2026

Promotion Announcement!

Please help us to congratulate our recent promotions in order of appearance:

Sgt. Taylor Thompson (7 years)
Sgt. Jake Brown (8 years)
Sgt. Kelcey Roberson (8 years)
Lt. Emily Alger (15 years)
Lt. David Pope (7 years)
Lt. Alex Elvord (11 years)
Lt. Daniel Bavani (15 years)
Lt. Scott Dyess (17 years)
Lt. Henry Ruark (10 years)

Throughout their time with ACCFD, these members have distinguished themselves as highly proficient Firefighters, Fire Apparatus Operators, and Officers.

They’ve consistently demonstrating professionalism, technical skill, and a strong work ethic to ensure the safety of our community and their fellow firefighters.

Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved promotion!

Athens-Clarke County Fire responded this morning to a collision involving a Clarke County School District bus and a pass...
08/20/2026

Athens-Clarke County Fire responded this morning to a collision involving a Clarke County School District bus and a passenger vehicle on the Athens Perimeter near the Jefferson Road exit.

Students were aboard the bus; however, no injuries were reported among the students or bus driver. The passenger vehicle became lodged beneath the bus, requiring specialized towing equipment.

The roadway has been cleared and all lanes have reopened.

Just announced! Applications are now being accepted.Looking for a career that’s exciting, rewarding, and never the same ...
08/18/2026

Just announced! Applications are now being accepted.

Looking for a career that’s exciting, rewarding, and never the same day twice? 🚒🔥

Join the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department and serve a community that counts on you when it matters most. From emergency response to lifesaving care, this is more than a job—it’s a calling.

Benefits include:
-$45,320/year recruit training/ $53,930 on shift
-Guaranteed annual step raises
-457 & 401k retirement
-No ambulance transport
-9 stations in beautiful Athens, Ga
-Top tier equipment
-24/48 shifts schedule
-County and State pension

Applications open between 8/14/26-9/14/26

Apply today and start your career with purpose:

👉 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/athensclarke/jobs/5436126/firefighter-emt-recruit-experienced-firefighter-emt?keywords=fire%20%26%20ems&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Athens-Clarke County crews, National EMS and a specialized surgical team from Piedmont Athens Regional worked for almost...
08/14/2026

Athens-Clarke County crews, National EMS and a specialized surgical team from Piedmont Athens Regional worked for almost two hours to free a construction worker trapped in heavy machinery on the Athens Bypass.

ATHENS, Ga. — At approximately 6:45 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, Athens-Clarke County Fire Department responded to a serious industrial accident involving a construction worker on the Athens Bypass near Atlanta Highway.

Concrete-pouring operations were underway when a worker fell into an aggregate placer machine and became entangled in the machine’s auger.

Crews conducted a complex extrication operation, working for almost two hours to try to free the worker. Due to the nature of the entrapment, a specialized medical team consisting of surgeons, an anesthesiologist, and nurses from Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center responded to the scene to provide assistance during the extrication.

Athens-Clarke County Fire Department extends its appreciation to both National EMS and the Piedmont Athens Regional medical team for its immediate response and critical assistance during this challenging rescue.

No additional information regarding the worker’s condition is available for release at this time.

🚒 PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE BRAVE FEW WHO RUN TOWARD THE FIRE 🚒The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is grateful to have...
08/06/2026

🚒 PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE BRAVE FEW WHO RUN TOWARD THE FIRE 🚒

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is grateful to have received a $10,000 gift from Molson Coors Beverage Company and Beverage South through the Coors Banquet “Protect Our Protectors” program.

“The program is all about supporting our local firefighter communities here in Georgia, but also around the country,” John Overton, Senior Distribution Sales Executive, Molson Coors said. “It connects the Coors Banquet brand with the firefighter community and makes sure we are supporting those who need us.”

Beverage South General Manager Danny Sanders shared why Athens-Clarke County was selected:
“We were looking for a way to support the local community, and there is no better way to do it than by supporting the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department.”

The donation was made to the Athens Firefighter Fund, administered by the Athens Area Community Foundation, and will help support our firefighters and their families during unexpected hardships.

“We are sincerely grateful to Molson Coors Beverage Company, Beverage South, and everyone involved in the Protect Our Protectors program for recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of first responders. Partnerships like these make a lasting impact on the people who serve our community every day.”, said Fire Chief Nate Moss.

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700 College Avenue
Athens, GA
30601

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