The City of Athens Fire Department protects a population of 13,220 covering an area of 13.5 square miles. This is accomplished using 4 engines, 1 rescue unit, 1 brush unit, and 1 aerial unit. The department also houses a hazardous materials unit with specially trained personnel available. Currently the department holds an ISO Rating of Class 4.

During 2011 the Athens Fire Department responded to:

488 Calls for service
33 Structure fires
19 Vehicle fires
36 Brush or other fires
86 Wrecks with injuries
The remainder of the alarms were false.

The department is made up of 21 full time employees. Each shift consists of a Captain, Lieutenant, 2 engineers, and 3 firefighters. In the event of a major incident we also have 15 paid on call firefighters that can respond.

Click on the pictures to learn more about the firefighters.