Page 22 - 2025 Augusta Annual Report

Public Safety

Highlights

Augusta Fire Department

Emergency Training & Preparedness
Response &
Operations Fire personnel upheld rigorous training
and certification standards to maintain
In 2025, the Augusta readiness across all operational
Fire Department disciplines. Ongoing training in
responded to more suppression, rescue, and emergency
than 21,400 calls for medical response ensured crews remained
service, including over prepared to operate effectively in dynamic
200 working structure and high-risk environments.
fires, reflecting
sustained demand for Specialized drills and continuous skill
emergency services development supported adaptability in the
across Augusta, field, reinforcing the department’s ability
Georgia. to respond efficiently to complex incidents
and evolving emergency conditions.
Responses included
fire suppression, Community Risk Reduction
advanced life support
EMS, technical rescue, The department expanded community
hazardous materials risk-reduction efforts through inspections,
incidents, and public education, and smoke alarm
coordinated multi- programs. These initiatives focused on
agency operations identifying hazards, increasing awareness,
across residential, and promoting safe practices across the
commercial, and community.
industrial areas
throughout the year. These efforts help prevent emergencies
before they occur and improve safety
Through disciplined outcomes for residents. The introduction
incident command, of the “After the Fire” guide provided
coordinated dispatch, residents with clear direction and support
and strong interagency following fire-related incidents, helping
collaboration, crews families navigate recovery and next steps.
maintained consistent
performance while Infrastructure & Growth
protecting life and
property and ensuring
reliable service Continued investment in facilities and
delivery during peak resources supported long-term service
demand and complex delivery and system reliability. Strategic
incidents. planning efforts focused on strengthening
coverage and positioning the department to
meet future needs.

Development of Fire Station 3 enhanced
geographic coverage and improved response
times, expanding service capacity and
supporting continued growth across Augusta.
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