1. Q: I have a question regarding Fire Codes. Who should I contact?
A: The Fire Inspections section will be able to assist with any questions regarding Fire Codes in the City of Atlanta.
Click here to contact Chief Walter Parker or call (404) 853-7065.
2. Q: How do I get a fire report?
A: Reports involving fires that occurred in the City of Atlanta may be obtained by clicking here or by calling Elaine Jones at (404) 853-7073.
3. Q: I would like information on Fire Safety and Education, who should I contact?
A: Click here to reach the Fire Safety and Education section or call Lt. Terrell at (404) 853-7097.
4. Q: How can I get a smoke alarm?
A: Contact the Atlanta Smoke Alarm Program (ASAP) at (404) 865-2727.
5. Q: Where can I get information on a car seat for my infant/child?
A: Contact our Car Seat Coordinator at (404) 853-7222.
6. Q: My neighbor attended the Citizen’s Fire Academy. How do I sign up?
A: For more information and to register for the next Citizen’s Fire Academy class click here or call Captain Richard Chamlee at (404) 546-7060 or (404) 597-3150
7. Q: What is the best way for me to be prepared for a natural or man-made disaster?
A: The Atlanta Citizen’s Emergency Response Team (ACERT) offers free training to prepare you for emergencies. For additional information click here or call Battalion Chief Bernard Coxton at (404) 546-7060 or (404) 227-7396
8. Q: I am interested in a career with the Atlanta Fire-Rescue Department, what is the starting salary and how do I apply?
A: The beginning salary for a fire recruit is $32,132.79. After graduation from the Fire Academy, the starting yearly pay for a firefighter is $35,255.25.
To apply, click here to contact: or call Lt. Moreland (404) 379-3267
OR Atlanta Workforce Development Agency
City of Atlanta
818 Pollard Boulevard, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
Tel: 404.658.9675
Fax: 404.658.7388
9. Q: I would like to make a donation to the Atlanta Fire-Rescue Department.
A: To learn more about the Atlanta Fire Foundation and how you can make a donation click here. (Link)
10. Q: I want to receive current updates on what is happening in the Atlanta Fire-Rescue Department. How can I get on the email list?
A: To receive current updates on the Atlanta Fire-Rescue Department, sign up here.
11. Additional AFRD info:
Total number of fire stations: 36 (includes five stations at Hartsfield Jackson Airport).
Number of AFRD employees: 940 (sworn = 903, non-sworn members = 37)
Size of area served: 132 square miles (Metropolitan Atlanta Area) The Atlanta Fire-Rescue Department also provides mutual aid to neighboring counties upon request.
Busiest fire engine: Engine 6 (link: Station 6)
Number of calls responded to in 2007: 54,498
Number of calls responded to in 2008: 59,297