Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services

10/26/2026

The numbers are in!

CCFES was busy in fiscal year 2026. Here is the breakdown!

10/23/2026

Per nfpa.org, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths.
Fire departments responded to an estimated average of:
- 37,365 fires involving heating equipment per year from 2020-2024, accounting for 11% of all reported home fires during this time, and these fires resulted in estimated annual:
- 417 civilian deaths
- 1,260 civilian injuries
- $1.2 billion in property damages.

Visit nfpa.org/heating for more information.

10/22/2026

Shortly after 9:00 A.M., units from Station 12 (covered by Tender 6 at the time) and Station 9 responded to a commercial fire alarm activation at the Isherwood Fieldhouse located on One R U Eagles Way adjacent to the football field at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Ga. First arriving units found smoke coming from the roof of the building and activated a full commercial structure fire response out of precaution. After quickly investigating the scene, a fire was located in a commercial dryer inside of a locker room. The fire was contained to the dryer and did not spread to the structure. Active flames had been extinguished by the baseball coach using a fire extinguisher prior to the arrival of fire units. Tender 6 and Truck 9 emptied the smoldering contents of the drier and ensured all fire had been put out. Prior to leaving the scene, members from both companies ventilated the structure to get smoke out of the building.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

10/21/2026

A prescribed burn underway in Bartow County is causing the smoky conditions in Cherokee County. Please see the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Allatoona Lake's post shared below for further details.

Public Notice:
Park Rangers and Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services will be conducting a prescribed burn today in the Abernathy/Macedonia area of Bartow County.
Bartow County Sheriffs Office E 9-1-1, Georgia Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services

10/21/2026

CCFES Engine 29 responded to a vehicle fire on Key Drive in Canton shortly after 12 P.M. today. Engine 29 arrived on scene within 2 minutes of being dispatched and found fire coming from the cab and engine compartment of a van. The crew immediately pulled a hose line off of Engine 29 and put the fire out. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

10/21/2026

Cherokee Fire is on scene of a residential structure fire on North Etowah Dr in Canton. The call went out shortly after 5 A.M. and first arriving units from Station 9 were met with heavy fire conditions from the garage extending up to the main level and into the attic. Firefighters were able to make an aggressive attack and keep the fire from spreading to the rest of the home. All occupants were able to escape the home safely and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. One dog is still unaccounted for.
Fire Investigators are currently working to determine the cause.

If you've heard us say it once, you'll hear us say it again. Smoke alarms in the home save lives. Check your smoke detectors annually and change the batteries.

10/19/2026

The job isn’t easy and it isn’t for everyone.
But for the right person, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime.
If you’ve ever wanted to be part of something bigger than yourself…
If you’ve ever felt a calling to serve, protect, and give back to your community…
This is your chance.
We’re looking for individuals with courage, commitment, and integrity. No experience is required, just determination, heart, and the willingness to learn one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs out there.
Apply now and see if you have what it takes to join our team.
Your community is counting on you.

Apply now at JoinCherokeeFire.Com
Application closes 11/09/2026.

**Minimum Base Salary (Not including built-in overtime, holiday pay, and other incentives).**
Firefighter Entry-Level (salary during recruit school): $53,095
Firefighter AEMT (base pay after recruit school): $57,463
Firefighter Paramedic (base pay during and after recruit school for licensed paramedics): $62,784

Additional Pay Incentives:
• $100 per ambulance shift worked
• 1.5x holiday pay
• Degree incentives: Associate +$1,000 | Bachelor’s +$2,000 | Master’s +$3,000
• Bilingual/ASL +$1,000

10/18/2026

Just after 4:00pm today, crews responded to a single motor vehicle collision resulting in a fire at Ball Ground Highway and Fate Conn Road. The sole occupant of the vehicle was able to get out on his own and was not injured. Personnel on scene were faced with a challenge when they discovered the fuel tank had been punctured in the accident. Using foam, units from Station 21 were able to get the fire under control.
The roadway is now open.

10/17/2026

Woodstock Fire Department Responds to Commercial Structure Fire on Bell Park Drive

WOODSTOCK, GA – October 16, 2026 – The Woodstock Fire Department, with assistance from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, responded to a commercial structure fire at 103 Bell Park Drive, Suite 400, within the City of Woodstock.

Upon arrival, firefighters found that the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system had activated, successfully containing the fire and preventing it from spreading further. Fire personnel were able to quickly extinguish the remaining fire.

The sprinkler system played a critical role in limiting fire damage and protecting surrounding businesses. Minor damage was reported in an adjacent suite.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Woodstock Fire Department would like to remind business owners and occupants of the importance of properly maintained fire sprinkler systems, which serve as a vital first line of defense in protecting lives and property.

10/16/2026

Station 16 is moving right along!