Morgan County Fire Rescue

10/08/2026

Morgan County 911 is requesting that all public places and businesses to notify dispatch of their AED locations per the Mason Sells Act.

10/03/2026

🔥 Need a burn permit? There's now an easier way to get one!

Beginning TODAY, the Georgia Forestry Commission is offering a new online burn permit system, making it more convenient to obtain permits for eligible agricultural, land-clearing and silvicultural burns.

💻 Apply from your computer or phone.
⏰ Available daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
📅 Permits are issued for the current day only.

The new system follows the same local restrictions and safety requirements already in place. If burning isn't permitted in your area or for your burn category that day, the system will let you know.

One important note: Certified Prescribed Burn Managers requesting silvicultural permits must enter their certification number. Those without a number will be directed to contact GFC for assistance.

And remember, permits are not required for hand-piled natural vegetation, but Georgia's SSTAR safety requirements still apply.

Learn more about this new service and how it works:
https://gatrees.org/gfc-launches-online-burn-permit-system/

09/30/2026

For those curious why I-20 WB was shut down this morning, here you go. Early this morning MCFR was dispatched to a vehicle fire. E16 and BN 1 arrived on scene to find a well involved cargo trailer. Luckly the tractor trailer driver was able to disconnect from the trailer after pulling it into the right emergency lane. This action on the part of the driver assists in giving our firefighters a safer area to operate as well as reducing the chance of a subsequent accident due to blocking the road.

09/30/2026

Sharing this GA Forestry Commission post about safe outdoor burning.

09/22/2026

Asking for the public’s help. Thank you

🚨 SEEKING INFORMATION: HIT AND RUN INVOLVING A DOG 🚨

This morning, Tuesday, September 22, at approximately 8:30 AM, a dog being walked on a leash was struck by a vehicle while crossing inside the crosswalk at the intersection of E. Washington St. and Hancock St. in Madison. The driver did not stop.

We are asking for the public's help identifying the vehicle and driver involved.

If you were in the area and saw what happened, or if you have doorbell camera, dash cam, or business security footage of the intersection or nearby streets between 8:15 and 8:45 AM, please contact us.

📞 Morgan County Animal Services: 706-752-1195
💬 You can also send us a private message here on Facebook.

Please do not post names or accusations in the comments. Send any tips to us directly so we can follow up.

Please share this post. Someone in our community may have the information we need. 🐾

09/20/2026

MCFR responded to a large brush fire in a remote area off Medlock Rd. Firefighters from across Morgan County responded with Engines, Brush Trucks & Tenders. Georgia Forestry responded with a bulldozer to cut a break around the area. The fire was contained, and with the rains moving through it is throughly extinguished.
No structures were impacted and there were no injuries.

Please be mindful when burning outdoors in dry conditions. The statewide burn ban is in effect until October 1.

09/16/2026

Last evening volunteer members from Fire Station 5 (Godfrey), Fire Station 8 (Bethany), and Fire Station 9 (Rutledge) attended task force training at Fire Station 10 on Mission Road. We have made significant strides in getting our classrooms up and running at the new training facility. Prior to all practical exercises, students attend a classroom session to discuss the principals and practices of the training topic for the evening, which last nights was ventilation. Captain Nik Cooper has done an exceptional job carrying this vision forward and our members really seem to appreciate the work being put in. We will keep on keeping on.

09/16/2026

There have been some citizens ask about a CPR class. If this is something you would be interested in please leave a comment here.

Send a message to learn more

09/12/2026

Early this morning your Morgan County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1575 Lower Apalachee Road. On arrival Engine 16 and Battalion 1 found a well involved detached carriage house. Due to the extensive distance off of Lower Apalachee Road and advanced stage of the fire on arrival, additional stations were paged out for water tenders and manpower. Apparatus and volunteer firefighters from FS 1 Apalachee, FS 2 Central, FS 3 Bostwick, FS 4 Buckhead, FS 7 Clacks Chapel, FS 8 Bethany, and FS 12 West Road all responded and were able to establish water shuttle operations to support fire ground suppression efforts. I am thankful to serve with these dedicated men and women who train and work hard to serve this county.