Mission Gwinnett County has the most legal jurisdictions of any county in the State of Georgia as well as one of the largest demographic areas. Serving this area with fire protections and emergency medical services is the mission of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The Department meets its challenge with a force of 550 superbly trained men and women who are proactive in their approach to the challenges and citizen-oriented in their focus. Personnel receive training far beyond state requirements in the Department s own Fire Academy.
Firefighters receive further training in emergency medical care.
All emergency response vehicles are staffed with Emergency Medical Technicians and equipped with essential medical equipment. This facilitates excellent responses to both fire and medical emergencies. Specially trained teams are in place for situations involving heavy rescue, hazardous materials and swift water rescue. The Fire and Emergency Services Department strongly supports efforts that will prepare its citizenry for fire, medical emergencies, technological, and natural disasters. These efforts include the Fire Marshall s office where building plans are reviewed to address potential fire issues before they arise as well as inspections to insure that fire protection systems are in place.