Brooks County Fire Department

06/13/2026

Our hearts are heavy today as we join the fire service community in mourning the loss of a Rockdale County Fire Rescue firefighter who tragically passed away in the line of duty following an accident.

We extend our deepest condolences to the firefighter’s family, friends, fellow firefighters, and the entire Rockdale County Fire Rescue family during this difficult time. The loss of a firefighter is felt far beyond one department, and we stand with Rockdale County as they grieve this heartbreaking loss.

Please keep their family, department, and community in your thoughts and prayers!

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

🚒 Hydrant Maintenance Notice - Highway 84 West Area🚒

Brooks County Fire Department crews are currently painting and maintaining fire hydrants in the unincorporated area west of Quitman, including the Highway 84 West area, Perdue Hill and Shiver Road areas!

The color on top of the hydrant helps firefighters quickly know the available water flow:

🔵 Blue: 1,500+ GPM
🟢 Green: 1,000–1,499 GPM
🟠 Orange: 500–999 GPM
🔴 Red: Less than 500 GPM

This helps us quickly choose the best hydrant during an emergency and also supports our ISO rating, which can benefit the community. Please use caution if you see crews working near the roadway.

Thank you for supporting Brooks County Fire Department‼️

05/26/2026

🚨Incident Alert - Residential Structure Fire 🚨

On Monday, May 25th, around 5pm, the BCFD was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 1000 Block of Tillman Road in the Pavo-Sandhill area. Brooks County Fire units arrived on scene to a single story residential structure with heavy fire and smoke conditions coming through the roof.

Through effective teamwork, strategy, and tactics, the BCFD and QFD successfully extinguished the fire. The fire was contained to the attic/roof area. No injuries were reported.

🚒BCFD Units Assigned - Engine 10, Engine 20, Engine 12, Tanker 10, Tanker 9, Tanker 12, BC-1, BC-2

🚒🚓🚑Other Agencies Assigned - Quitman Fire Department Engine 2, Brooks County Sheriff’s Office, SGMC EMS, Colquitt EMC

05/25/2026

Today, Brooks County Fire Department honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We remember their courage, dedication, and selfless service to our country. May we never forget those who gave everything so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

🚨Incident Alert - Residential Structure Fire 🚨 Brooks County Fire Units are currently responding to a residential structure fire located off Old Madison Highway. Travelers are advised to avoid the area.

🚨 Incident Update🚨

The scene has been cleared with no injuries reported. Brooks County Fire Department responded with Engine 10, Engine 20, Tanker 10, Tanker 12, BC2 and BC1 with a total of 8 personnel.

SGMC EMS🚑, Quitman PD🚓, and Quitman Fire Dept.🚒 assisted with the scene as well.

05/12/2026

🔥 BURN RESTRICTIONS LIFTED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 🔥

The Brooks County Fire Department announces that burn restrictions for Brooks County have been lifted effective immediately due to the recent rainfall and improved weather conditions across the area.

Residents may now resume outdoor burning activities; however, we strongly encourage everyone to continue using extreme caution and safe burning practices at all times. Even with recent rain, dry vegetation and changing weather conditions can still create dangerous fire situations if burns are not properly monitored.
Before conducting any outdoor burning, please take the following safety precautions:

✅ Always remain with your fire until it is completely extinguished
✅ Keep a water hose, buckets of water, or other firefighting tools nearby
✅ Clear the area around the burn site of dry grass, leaves, and debris
✅ Do not burn during windy or dry conditions
✅ Keep fires a safe distance away from homes, vehicles, fences, woods, and other structures
✅ Avoid burning large piles that cannot be safely controlled
✅ Make sure all fires are fully extinguished before leaving the area

The Brooks County Fire Department also reminds residents to follow all Georgia Forestry Commission regulations and local ordinances regarding outdoor burning. Certain materials remain prohibited from being burned, including household garbage, tires, hazardous materials, and other unlawful items.

As conditions continue to change throughout the season, burn restrictions may be reinstated if necessary to protect lives, property, and natural resources.

We appreciate the cooperation and support of our community during the recent burn restrictions and thank everyone for helping keep Brooks County safe.

If you experience an emergency or an out-of-control fire, call 911 immediately 🚨

05/11/2026

‼️Temporary Burn Restrictions for Brooks County🔥PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING‼️

Brooks County is under burn restrictions temporarily until drought conditions improve. All open burning of yard debris, including leaves, limbs, grass, and other vegetative matter, is hereby restricted within the unincorporated area of Brooks County effective February 11, 2026. No person shall ignite or allow the burning of yard debris outdoors.

Exemptions from the burn restrictions are the following:

• controlled burns conducted by government agencies or authorized personnel for forestry or public safety purposes

• fires used for cooking in approved grills or fire pits, provided they are attended and comply with applicable safety regulations

• agricultural or forestry burns conducted under a valid permit and in accordance with state law and Georgia Forestry Commission guidelines

05/11/2026

🚨Incident Alert- Residential Structure Fire 🚨

Brooks County Fire Dept was dispatched to a reported structure fire off of Boundary St. Please avoid the area while traveling.