brought to you by the Center for Civic Innovation, Atlanta Civic Circle, and Canopy Atlanta

Fire Rescue

City of Atlanta
Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) Operating Budget

The Fire Rescue Department provides fire mitigation, rescue services, and emergency medical services to Atlanta residents, businesses, and visitors.

Budget Overview

The total proposed FY2026 operating budget for Fire Rescue Department is $181,395,163. This is an increase of $22,968,560 (+12.7%) from the previous year.

The number of authorized positions (jobs) is proposed to increase from 1,243 to 1,322 (+6.4%).

FY2026 Proposed Budget Book – Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

Budget Briefing

The department had its FY2026 budget briefing on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 10:00am.

FY2026 Budget Briefing: Atlanta Fire Rescue Department – May 7, 2025

Committee of Purview

The Atlanta City Council’s Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee has jurisdiction over the Fire Rescue Department.

Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee

2025 committee membership