The Valdosta Fire Department, one of the best-rated fire departments in the state, functions as a public safety entity for the customers of the City of Valdosta. The department operates seven (7) fire stations, equipped with a total of fourteen (14) fire trucks, eight (8) pumper trucks, two (2) ladder trucks, one (1) air/light truck, two (2) airport crash/rescue trucks, one (1) urban/search and re
scue truck, and one (1) 2000 gallon tanker truck. Our department was recently designated by the State of Georgia Governor’s Office to provide regional coverage to all weapons of mass destruction for the Southeast Georgia area. Areas of service provided include Fire Suppression, Fire Safety Education and Prevention, Code Enforcement, Hazardous Materials Mitigation, Confined Space Rescue, and First Responders. The department has more than one hundred nationally- and state-certified (NPQ) level 2 firefighters and all certified members are trained to the highest level of hazardous material response and handling offered by the State Fire Academy. The Fire Department's response area covers approximately 53,000 citizens and as many as 500,000 residents of South Georgia and North Florida who utilize Valdosta as a hub for business, culture, education, leisure, and retail. The Valdosta Fire Department responds to over 3,800 fire and rescue calls each year and conducts Public Fire Safety Education classes to thousands of students. The Valdosta Fire Department provides full-time, paid, professional fire protection and educational services for the City of Valdosta. This has helped the city earn a Class 1 Rating by the Insurance Services Organization. This low rating allows for very low homeowner insurance premiums for city residents.
