| MISSION
STATEMENT
“The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department
is responsible for the protection of life and
property from fire and other peril.”
The
Fire Department provides efficient and effective
fire and rescue services to the residents of
the City of Macon and Bibb County. Fire Administration
Office oversees and assures the smooth operation
of all divisions. Those divisions are:
FIRE
SUPPRESSION DIVISION
The Fire Suppression Division is responsible
for responding to emergency fire calls, rescue
calls and Hazardous Material calls. Our Fire
Suppression Division receives and responds to
an average of 15,000 calls per year. This division
is comprised of 19 fire stations with 373 sworn
firefighting personnel, which are divided into
two districts and shifts. The districts are
lead by highly trained and experienced officers.
Our firefighting personnel are certified as
First Responders, including over 150 certified
EMTs and Paramedics. We also have certified
Hazardous Material Technicians, Scuba Divers
and Aircraft Fire/Rescue personnel.
FIRE
PREVENTION DIVISION
The main purpose of this division is to save
lives and property through education and prevention.
Through this division, Fire Inspectors enforce
codes that relate to life and fire safety. Macon
and Bibb County has adopted the standard fire
prevention codes of the Southern Building Cod
Congress International, and all local codes
which reference the NFPA standards and ordinances.
The bureau’s responsibilities are to:
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Inspect
all businesses at least once per year, enforcing
all codes. |
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Check
all gasoline and L.P. gas tank installations. |
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Check
all new business license applications. |
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Make
chimney inspections and recommendations. |
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Check
all new construction plans for water supply,
access and other important information.
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Hold
fire drills and fire safety programs throughout
the county -- schools, hospitals, etc. |
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Answer
complaints in reference to lots, vacant
houses, etc. |
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Make
voluntary home inspections upon request.
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Work
closely with other enforcement agencies
throughout the city and county. |
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Set
occupant loads in all public place of assembly. |
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Set
up fire brigades in industry and health
care facilities, and hold fire evacuation
programs. |
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Work
closely with architects and engineers in
relation to building construction and water
supply. |
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Attend
community meetings with clubs, groups, etc.,
that are concerned with fire safety. Issue
permits for burning, blasting and fireworks. |
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| General
Information: |
| Hours
of Operation: |
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:30pm |
| Telephone
Number: |
(478)
751-9180 |
| Fax: |
(478)
751-9137 |
| Mailing
Address: |
Macon-Bibb
County
Fire Deparment
1191
First St.
Macon, GA 31201 |
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| Department Director: |
 Marvin Riggins, Interim Fire Chief
marvin.riggins@macon.ga.us |
Additional
Staff Members:
Virginia
Meyers, Administrative Services Coordinator
Barry
Bissinger, Fire Prevention Bureau Chief
Cedric
Scott, Fire Training Chief
Russell Worsham, District Chief #21, Shift 1
Donald Braswell, District Chief #21, Shift 2
Joseph Clemmons, District Chief #22, Shift 1
Jody Higdon, District Chief #22, Shift 2
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| Firefighters
rely on many different pieces of equipment to be able
to survive in dangerous situations. One of these is
the Self-Contained-Breathing Apparatus (as shown above).
This mask allows the firefighter to breath air without
causing damage to lungs and sees without causing damage
to their eyes.* |
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