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Staff: Fire Chief/Director - Eddie Buckholts Deputy Fire Chief - Matt Jackson Fire Marshall - Major David Halcome Deputy Fire Marshall - Captain Sam Batten Emergency Medical Services - Captain Joel Turner Billing - Joyce Sartain Receptionist - Elaine Tyson Mission Statement: |
Location: 4539 Jonesboro Road, Forest Park, Georgia Business Phone: 404-608-2383 Fax: 404-608-2385 EMS Billing: 404-608-2384 Email: fpfire@fpfd.net Business Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Payment for ambulance transports should be made at City Hall, 745 Forest Parkway, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Department of Fire and Emergency Services:
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Department Vision:
The Forest Park Department of Fire and Emergency Services provides an all hazards approach to
providing services to the citizens of Forest Park and its surrounding community. The dynamics of
our ever-changing and diverse community present many challenges for the city and services provided.
The department is responsible for preparing for, responding to and mitigating incidents involving
fires, emergency medical care, heavy rescue, vehicle extrication, confined spaces, building collapses,
rope rescue, hazardous materials, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives. Coupled along
with all these area of response are prevention efforts, safety education, citizen involvement and
many other efforts to keeping our homeland safe.
Training continues to be the focus in preparing our response to handle these ever-changing disciplines.
The department is proud to be noted as a very progressive agency that is continually on the leading edge
of technology and innovation.
General Information:
The Forest Park Fire Department employs 51 employees. During the fiscal year 2004-2005
Emergency Services answered approximately 3200 calls while maintaining an average of 4-5 minutes response time.
Services Available:
Emergency preparedness planning is available for both
homes and local businesses. Planning for disasters
and evacuation can be accomplished by EMA staff in
conjunction with the public at large.
Fire Safety Education and Training:
The Forest Park Fire Marshal's Office provides educational
and training services in the form of lecture and interactive
teaching. Classes include fire prevention, Fire
extinguishers, Home safety planning, and home
fire escape using the Fire Safety House
mobile classroom. If you or your organization is interested
in any of these programs call us or click on the links
above for more information. Our personnel can tailor
classes and training just for you.
Fire/Arson Investigation:
The Forest Park Fire Marshal's Office provides professional
fire investigation services to its citizens and business
community. Our Fire Marshals are fully trained in
fire investigation and have undertaken numerous successful
prosecutions for the crime of arson. Our office is
committed to investigating, detecting and prosecuting
anyone who would commit the crime of arson in our
jurisdiction.
Early Warning Siren
The Forest Park Emergency Management maintains severe weather early warning sirens to warn citizens and business owners of approaching dangerous weather conditions. Forest Park Emergency Management Agency maintains 5 such sirens within its jurisdiction. In addition the neighboring community of Lake City maintains one early warning siren that is tied into Forest Park's system. A 6th early warning siren is currently being installed at the Georgia Power within the Forest Park city limits. Early Warning systems are tested the first Wednesday of each month, weather permitting. Locations of Forest Park Emergency Management Agency Early Warning Sirens:
• Jonesboro Rd. at Old Jonesboro Rd.
• Main St. at Hill Industrial Blvd.
• Starr Park
• Alder Dr. at Pineridge Dr
• Ft. Gillem Army Base
If you have questions concerning Forest Park's Early warning system or any concerns or questions about emergency management or disaster preparedness please call and our staff will help to address your concerns or questions.
The fire safety house is a mobile interactive classroom designed to teach youngsters about fire safety. This two level portable classroom contains a miniature living room and bedroom and a full size kitchen mockup. In addition to using visual aids to emphasize fire safety practices in the home, children can experience a simulated fire and see just what it is like to escape from a burning house. The simulated smoke used in the fire safety house is safe and non-toxic providing for conditions that would be encountered in a fire but not the dangers. Trained fire service personnel who administer the training and monitor the youngsters during their tour supervise the fire safety house. Already schools, daycare centers and community groups have taken advantage of this unique mobile teaching tool. In the three years it has been in operation thousands of children have had the opportunity to receive and benefit from this training. If your organization would like to have the fire safety house participate in your community event or if you would like us to come to your school or day care center, you may contact the Forest Park Fire Marshal's Office at the following numbers. All requests must be made at least within 2 weeks of the event.
The Forest Park Fire Services offer free fire extinguisher training for local businesses. This class includes topics such as types of extinguishers, basic fire behavior, selection of extinguishers, correct use and important safety information. Class size is limited to 25 students and instructors can tailor the class to suit specific needs. The training generally takes about two hours to complete. A final score of at least 70 is required on a written exam for successful course completion. All who successfully complete the class receive a certificate form the Fire Department. Classes can be taught at your location or in the department's training classroom. If your group or organization is interested in taking advantage of this training you may contact the Fire Department at 404-608-2383 or 404-608-2372.
Forest Park residents may obtain a permit for outdoor burning between October 1st and April 30th. Outdoor burning is banned in the metro Atlanta area between May 1st and September 30th. Residents are allowed to burn leaves, small limbs and pine straw only. Large limbs, trees stumps, construction materials and garbage may not be burned. No burning shall be conducted without having first obtained a permit from the Fire Department. There is no cost for a residential burning permit. Permits are good for one day only and may be revoked for cause. The Forest Park Fire Marshal's Office also issues permits for construction site pit burns. The cost for permits is $25.00 per air curtain destructor. If you have questions concerning outdoor burning call the Fire Department at 404-608-2383 or 404-608-2372.
The Forest Park Fire Marshal's Office
maintains a program designed to provide free smoke
detectors to citizens who cannot afford them. Early
detection of fires is key to escape. The Forest Park
Fire Marshal's Office is committed to having smoke
detectors installed in every residence within its
jurisdiction. Fire Marshals will even come to your
home and show you where you need smoke detectors.
We can install the smoke detectors if you are unable
to do so. Here are a few smoke detector tips:
• Change your clock, change your batteries. Make it
a habit to change the battery in your smoke detectors
when you change time twice a year
• Detectors older than ten years old should be replaced
with new ones
• Smoke detectors should be placed in or near sleeping
areas
• Clean your smoke detector. Dust and dirt can clog
the device and slow down the time it takes to respond
in a fire
• Check your smoke detector monthly. If it fails to
sound an alarm change the battery. If it still doesn't
work, get a replacement.
If you are interested in this program, need more information
on smoke detectors or need a smoke detector call the
Fire Marshal's Office at 404-608-2383 or 404-608-2372.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT):
CERT is a voluntary organization of the U.S. Citizen CORPS program. This group of volunteers
are trained by the department to assist in the mitigation of manmade and natural disasters including
weather-related incidents. The CERT has 17 members currently and are a huge asset when used as
support to the on-duty firefighting.
Department of the Fire Marshal's Office
General Information:
The Forest Park Fire Marshal's Office employs 2 full
time personnel to serve an 11 square mile community.
Personnel are part of the Fire Services administrative
staff. Fire Marshals work a regular 40 hour week Monday-
Friday and are subject to recall 24 hours a day 7
days a week. Their primary duties include fire code
enforcement, fire safety education and training, and
fire/arson investigation as well as administrative
responsibilities. Office Hours 8 am - 5 pm. Telephone
numbers 404-608-2383 or 404-608-2372
General Information:
The Forest Park Fire Department employs 51 employees. During the fiscal year 2004-2005
Emergency Services answered approximately 3200 calls while maintaining an average of 4-5 minutes response time.
Services Offered:
The Forest Park Fire Marshall's Office conducts fire
code compliance inspections for business licensing
and new construction projects as well as for routine
code compliance and enforcement. Our officers are
also available to conduct home fire safety inspections
to our citizens at no cost. Forest Park Fire Marshals
also respond to fire code violation complaints. Just
call our main numbers for information.
Office of the Fire Marshal Links:
Georgia State Fire Marshal
www.inscomm.state.ga.us
Georgia Arson Control
www.giis.org
National Fire Protection Association
www.NFPA.org
EMA Links:
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
www.gema.state.ga.us
Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
Disaster News Network
www.disasternews.net
National Weather Service
www.nws.noaa.gov
Institute for Business and Home Safety
www.ibhs.org
Georgia Mutual Aid Group (GMAG)
www.gmag.org
