The Fire Rescue Department provides fire mitigation, rescue services, and emergency medical services to Atlanta residents, businesses, and visitors.
Budget Overview
The total proposed operating budget for Fire Rescue Department is $158,426,603. This is an increase of $14,007,144 (+8.8%) from the previous year. The number of authorized positions (jobs) is proposed to increase from 1,211 to 1,243 (+2.6%).
FY2025 Proposed Budget Book – Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
Budget Briefing
The department had its FY2025 budget briefing on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 1:00pm. (YouTube: Atlanta City Council)
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
- Andrea L. Boone, committee chair
- Dustin Hillis, committee vice chair
- Michael Julian Bond
- Amir Farokhi
- Antonio Lewis
- Mary Norwood
- Matt Westmoreland