Barrow County Fire Department

06/07/2026

❤️Saving lives and property by day, serving up great meals by night. 🚒🔥🍴 Firefighters really are some of the best cooks around❤️ Enjoy a dinner night with crew 5C!

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

Fire Chief Brett Skinner leads the Barrow County Fire Department and is responsible for guiding the organization's overall direction, vision, and readiness. Working closely with County leadership, Command Staff, Officers, and Firefighters, Chief Skinner helps ensure the department remains prepared to meet the evolving needs of our community while maintaining the highest standards of service, professionalism, and accountability.

From overseeing emergency services and departmental operations to strategic planning, budgeting, personnel development, training priorities, and community risk reduction efforts, the Fire Chief plays a critical role in shaping the department's future. Through strong leadership and a commitment to excellence, Chief Skinner helps ensure the Barrow County Fire Department remains ready to serve today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

06/04/2026

READ LIKE A HERO - Summer Reading Challenge:
Barrow County Fire is challenging students to read a combined total of 48 HOURS to complete the challenge and earn their Read Like a Hero recognition.
🏆 Age Groups:
🔥 Preschool – 2nd Grade
🔥 3rd – 6th Grade
🔥 7th – 12th Grade
📖 Track your reading using the official Reading Log and Fire Hose Progress Tracker.
📍 Pick up forms at:
• Your local library
• Any Barrow County Fire Department location
💻 Or download forms from our website:
https://www.barrowga.org/230/Fire-Department
📧 Submit completed reading logs to:
[email protected]
📅 Submission Deadline: July 17, 2026
🎉 Winners Announced: July 22, 2026
Every minute counts. Every book matters.
🚒🔥 READ LIKE A HERO! 🔥🚒

06/02/2026

Last week, Barrow County Fire Department personnel participated in a three-day, department-wide vehicle extrication training event designed to enhance the skills and coordination needed to safely remove trapped patients from motor vehicle accidents.

From Wednesday through Friday, crews rotated through hands-on scenarios covering vehicle stabilization, glass management, door and roof removals, dash displacement, patient access, and disentanglement techniques. These realistic training evolutions allowed personnel to sharpen critical skills while working together under challenging conditions.

Motor vehicle accidents remain one of the most common and complex emergencies our crews respond to. Training opportunities like these ensure BCFD personnel are prepared to deliver the highest level of service when our community needs us most.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Myles Wrecker Service and All County Towing for generously donating vehicles for the training. Community partnerships like these help us provide realistic, hands-on training that directly benefits the citizens we serve.

Train hard. Stay ready.

06/01/2026

🚒 Meet Your Fleet Monday 🚒

🔥Introducing Engine 1🔥

Engine 1 is located at BCFD Station #1 in Statham.

From emergency response to fire suppression and rescue operations, this apparatus is equipped and ready to answer the call 24/7. Our fleet is more than trucks and equipment; it’s a critical part of keeping Barrow County safe.
Thank you to Crews who keep these units’ response-ready at all times.

🔥Dedicated to Service
🔥Ready When Seconds Count
🔥Proud to Serve Barrow County

05/31/2026

🚒🧠 As we wrap up Stroke Awareness Month, crews from B-Shift took a break from extrication training to thank Barrow County for helping us spread awareness throughout the month of May. Together, we can make a difference. 💜🚒

Know the warning signs using F.A.S.T.:
💜 Face drooping
💜 Arm weakness
💜 Speech difficulty
💜 Time to call 911

Every second matters during a stroke emergency. Quick action can greatly improve recovery outcomes and help protect your loved ones! 💜🚒

05/29/2026

Meet Your Deputy Chief 🚒

Deputy Chief Bourchier serves as a key part of the department’s leadership team, helping oversee daily operations, long-term planning, personnel support, and departmentwide readiness. This position works closely with the Fire Chief, Command Staff, Officers, and Firefighters to ensure the department continues to operate effectively, professionally, and with the community’s safety as the top priority.

From supporting emergency operations to helping guide training, staffing, policy, and strategic goals, the Deputy Chief plays an important role in keeping the department prepared for both today’s calls and tomorrow’s challenges.