City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers across our AFRD family and the communities we serve. Thank you for the love, strength, and care you give every day. 💐

As you celebrate, remember to stay attentive while cooking and keep candles away from anything that can burn.

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Earlier this month in Northwest Atlanta, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department faced one of the city’s more demanding incidents as crews battled two separate apartment building fires at the same time.

Palpable heat could be felt as Firefighters dressed out and masked up to make an aggressive offensive attack, pushing inside both structures to search for anyone in need of rescue while battling rapidly advancing fire conditions. Companies operated in challenging conditions with heavy fire showing, exposure threats, and other challenges across multiple buildings simultaneously.

As conditions deteriorated and collapse became imminent, command strategically transitioned operations from offensive to defensive mode to protect personnel while continuing coordinated fire attack efforts from multiple sides of the structures.

Through disciplined teamwork, coordinated command operations, aerial master streams, and relentless handline work, firefighters were able to contain the fire, protect surrounding exposures, complete primary searches during an extremely labor intensive operation ensuring constituents walked away safely.

Outstanding work by all companies operating on scene in Northwest Atlanta. 🚒

Station 26 in Buckhead is continuing to rise as part of a major investment into the future of Atlanta Fire Rescue.

At the same time Station 26 is being rebuilt in north Atlanta, Stations 25 and 30 are also being rebuilt on the southside — reflecting a citywide commitment to modernizing fire stations, improving firefighter working conditions, and strengthening emergency response infrastructure across Atlanta.

The investment goes beyond buildings. This week, AFRD also received a new fire engine that will serve a neighboring area adjacent to Station 26 (at Station 3), adding additional frontline capability to the northside response network.

From new apparatus and upgraded stations to expanded training and recruitment, Atlanta Fire Rescue continues moving forward.

This is what long-term investment in public safety looks like. 🚒

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5 new Spartan pumping engines have officially arrived in the City of Atlanta and are now entering final installation, equipment mounting, electronics setup, testing, and operational checks before going in service.

These apparatus will strengthen coverage citywisde and represent another major investment into the firefighters, infrastructure, and emergency response capabilities serving Atlanta.

Under Mayor Andre Dickens’ administration, Atlanta Fire Rescue has seen:

• 34 fire and support units delivered
• 14 additional units in production or scheduled
• New fire station renovations and rebuilds citywide
• The opening of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
• Pay increases, pension restoration, and expanded firefighter investment

This is what long-term investment in public safety looks like.

From frontline apparatus to firefighter training and station modernization — Atlanta Fire Rescue is continuing to build for the future.

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Today we recognize the men and women who answer the call—no matter the hour, no matter the risk.

On International Firefighters’ Day, we honor the commitment, courage, and discipline it takes to serve. From the fireground to the frontlines of medical care, firefighters carry a responsibility that goes beyond the moment—it’s a lifelong dedication to protecting others.

In cities like Atlanta and communities around the world, that mission looks the same: show up, stand ready, and never back down when people need help most.

To every firefighter past and presen, thank you for the sacrifices seen and unseen.

Atlanta Fire Rescue is aware of the haze currently visible across the Atlanta area, caused by smoke drifting north from wildfires in South Georgia. At this time, there is no active fire threat associated with the haze in the city of Atlanta.

Residents, especially those with respiratory sensitivities, are encouraged to limit prolonged outdoor exposure and monitor local air quality conditions. We also ask the public to help keep emergency lines available by refraining from calling 911 about the haze unless reporting an active emergency or life-threatening situation.

AFRD continues to monitor conditions and remains committed to keeping our community informed and safe during this time.

Final touches before they hit the streets. 🚒

Five new Spartan pumping engines are in the final stages at Peach State—where Atlanta’s Fleet Services partners for apparatus delivery and preparation. Right now, each unit is undergoing detailed quality assurance to ensure the engine operates properly, all electronic systems are fully functional, and every tool, piece of equipment, and bracket is installed and ready for service.

This process is thorough by design - built around safety - so when these engines go in service, they’re fully mission-ready from day one.

And for those who know—each of these rigs is being outfitted with a “pig” - a highly respected forcible entry tool in the fire service, built for getting through the door when seconds matter. It’s more than equipment—it’s part of the culture.

These engines are slated for:
• West End
• Lakewood
• Atlantic Station
• Grove Park
• Buckhead

This is the part the public doesn’t always see—the precision, the checks, and the commitment to getting it right before these engines ever answer a call.

Final steps underway now. Next stop: in service.

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department responded to a reported structure fire in a multi-story residential building in the Cabbagetown neighborhood, with smoke showing from the roof and upper floors. What began as a reported rooftop fire quickly revealed active fire conditions impacting the deck and extending toward the fifth floor.

Firefighters worked from the roof down and the interior up - deploying handlines, ventilating, and conducting primary searches across upper floors as smoke conditions intensified on the Delta side. During interior operations, crews connected to standpipes in the stairwell to support fire attack and improve access to the upper levels.

Cabbagetown is one of Atlanta’s most unique neighborhood - where history and creativity live side by side. From the old mill homes to the murals that line the streets, it’s a place full of character, resilience, and pride. It’s also a community with a long memory of response - moments like past rescues, including a helicopter operation that once brought all eyes to this same skyline.

This area - home to some of Atlanta’s historic mill-era buildings and dense residential redevelopment - has seen significant fires in the past, reinforcing how quickly conditions can change in these types of structures.

Searches were completed, conditions improved, and the fire was brought under control before it could extend further into the structure.
No injuries were reported.

Different building. Different moment.
Same mission.

404 isn’t just where we work, it’s where we live, train, and respond. This one is for all the AFRD personnel who embrace the city, all the residents & stakeholders we serve, and all those in the city that embrace Atlanta Fire 🔥

BIG NEWS!
The egg hunt is hopping in early!

Our Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt new date is:

Thursday, April 2 | 3–5 PM

Come out for FREE food, games, face painting, and tons of egg-hunting fun for the whole family!

Shirley Clarke Franklin Park Playground
1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Entrance 2

Tag a friend and make plans to join us!