Athens-Clarke County Fire Department

06/23/2026

🚒⛳ Tee It Up for a Great Cause! ⛳🚒

The IAFF Athens-Clarke County Local 2795 is proud to host the 3rd Annual FF's of ACC Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the UGA Golf Course!

This tournament helps support the firefighters who proudly serve our community every day while providing an opportunity for a great day of golf, fellowship, and friendly competition.

🏌️ Tournament Details
📍 UGA Golf Course
🗓 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ Registration Opens: 7:30 AM
⏰ Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM

💲 Individual Player: $125
💲 Foursome: $500

✅ 4-Person Scramble
✅ Green & Cart Fee Included
✅ Breakfast & Lunch Included
✅ Snacks & Drinks Included
🎟 Raffle Prizes Available!

A special thank you to our sponsors:
🥞 Breakfast Sponsor: Golden Pantry
🌭 Lunch Sponsor: Butt Hutt

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking to support a great cause, we'd love to have you join us on the course!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or become a sponsor.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

🚒⛳

06/18/2026

Cobb County is currently under a Tornado Watch.

You’ve probably seen the taco analogy used to explain the difference between a watch and a warning. Since hot dogs are a popular summer favorite, here’s another way to think about it:

Tornado Watch: You have the buns, hot dogs, and toppings on the counter. All the ingredients are there, and conditions are right for something to happen.

Tornado Warning: The hot dog is fully assembled. It’s happening now, and it’s time to take action.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop.

If a Tornado Warning is issued, move immediately to an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building and stay away from windows.

While there is no immediate danger, now is the time to stay weather aware and be prepared.

-Monitor trusted weather sources and local forecasts
-Make sure Emergency Alerts are enabled on your phone
-Have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially if storms occur overnight
-Know where you will shelter if a warning is issued
-Charge phones and other essential devices
-Secure loose outdoor items that could become projectiles in strong winds

Stay weather aware, Cobb County. A few minutes of preparation now can make a big difference if conditions change.

06/18/2026

There is a lot of rainfall total predictions circulating out there, but the highlight is this: Athens is expected to receive a lot of rain in a short amount of time and, no matter the final amount, this will cause localized flooding.

🚗 Turn around, don't drown and avoid non-essential travel.
🏠 Shelter in place and wait for a break in the storm if you don't feel comfortable driving.
📳 Check your alerting capabilities and prepare your household for power outages in case we experience downed trees.

We'll start seeing gusty winds here in a couple of hours, and the rain will continue throughout the night. Stay safe, Athens!

06/13/2026

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is deeply saddened by the line-of-duty death of a firefighter with Rockdale County Fire Rescue this evening.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the firefighter’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this incredibly difficult time. We extend our heartfelt support to all members of Rockdale County Fire Rescue as they mourn the loss of one of their own.

The fire service is a family, and tonight we stand together in honoring the sacrifice and service of our fallen brother.

Please keep the deceased firefighter, their loved ones, and the entire Rockdale County Fire Rescue family in your thoughts and prayers.

06/11/2026

June in Athens means the hot weather is starting! Be sure to take extra precautions for you, your household, and your pets as we see temperatures start to rise this weekend. Stay hydrated, take breaks, and wear appropriate clothing for the weather.

If you're traveling, stay up to date on heat advisories, watches, and warnings in your area by visiting heat.gov

06/10/2026

Pushing this post to the top so that we make sure we get to see y'all in July. Please share with your fellow retirees who are not on Facebook!

ATTENTION ACCFD RETIREES!

06/01/2026

This morning ACCFD members assigned to Ladder 1, T-Rex, repaired the flag pole halyard at Athens-Clarke County, GA Unified Government City Hall after it had become damaged.

We care about our community and are always ready to lend a helping hand! We’ll be back to install the new halyard, US Flag and State of Georgia flag in the coming days.

Rosenbauer Group

05/29/2026

We want to thank the Classic City Kiwanis Club for hosting Fire Chief Nate Moss at their weekly breakfast meeting last week. There was a great discussion of fire and life safety in our community. These great folks invest a lot into our community, and we are thankful for all they do to make Athens a better place to live and work.

In fact, one of their fundraising events is coming up. If you would like to sign up for their 3rd Annual 5K, follow the QR code on the pictured flyer.

05/29/2026

🎓🚑 Congratulations to Lila Sloan – the First Graduate of the Public Safety Academy! 🚑🎓

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is proud to recognize Lila Sloan, the first graduate of the Athens Community Career Academy’s (ACCA) Public Safety Academy pathway.

While still in high school, Lila earned her Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification to begin her EMS career ahead of schedule. This fall, she will attend Georgia State University to complete a Paramedic Bridge Program while working part-time with Jackson County EMS. After turning 21, she plans to join Grady EMS before ultimately pursuing her goal of serving with Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS, where she has family ties.

Lila’s accomplishments demonstrate what is possible when motivated students are provided with meaningful opportunities, dedicated instructors, and strong community partnerships.

The ACCA provides students with access to smaller learning communities that connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. Through partnerships with local businesses, public safety agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations, students gain hands-on experience while preparing for both college and career success.

The Public Safety Academy, housed within the Business & Public Safety Academy, is helping develop the next generation of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical providers, and public servants.

Congratulations, Lila! We are excited to see where your journey takes you and proud to have been a small part of your success story. Pictured is Lt. Michael Roberts, (ACCA Instructor) and Lila holding a gift from IAAF Local 2795 a tee shirt to remember her time in Athens and her first Fire Department patch from ACCFD.