Frequently Asked Questions

Read guidelines on outdoor burning on this Georgia Forestry Commission Fact Sheet.

Outdoor Burn Info (PDF)

No. However, a request can be made for a truck to come to a birthday party only when volunteers are available.

Unfortunately, no.  Your options are to either wait for it to come out or contact a cat rescue professional.

Please contact Fire Marshal, Russ Henson at 706-769-3975

Please Contact April Dorsett, RN / Coalition Coordinator @ Piedmont Athens Regional. Email: april.dorsett@piedmont.org

Check to ensure there are working batteries in the alarms.

Please contact Fire Marshal, Russ Henson at 706-769-3975

This information may be obtained by searching the qPublic website:

https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=686&LayerID=11376&PageTypeID=1&KeyValue=A%2010%20%20012F

Currently, we offer EXPLORERS program for 14 - 17 year old youth. To find out more about this program, please contact Branden Newton at 706-248-5348.

Volunteers are always welcome or donations can be made by calling the office for more information. 706-769-3975

Complete application provided online at www.oconeecountyga.gov and bring to our office for review, along with a copy of High School diploma and Driver's License so that we can make a copy.

Fire Department is not able to fill pools.

Fire Rescue reports can be requested through Oconee County website: 

https://www.oconeecountyga.gov

At the bottom of the page, there is a link to "Open Records Request Form". Complete the form and it goes directly to the County Clerk to process.

Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia: 706-693-2446 to find a local scout pack or troop to donate it to.

Citizens can also retire American flags at the Oconee County Courthouse.

Smoke detectors are available at any local or online retailer.

Can trailers are present at most fire stations. Money from donated cans are used for Department Operations.

It is a good rule of thumb to change batteries in monitored and unmonitored alarms twice a year (each time you change clocks).

County wide rating is 4/4X.

Volunteer Firefighter recruits complete approx. 240 hours of fire training with over 150 hands-on practicals to also include physical training with full gear and breathing apparatus. The recruits participate in Live Fire training to become experienced in extinguishing structure fires. Recruits will also learn basic knowledge of extrication and haz-mat. OCFR Firefighter 1 training certification is the same as most career fire departments.

Volunteer Medical recruits complete approx. 116 hours of medical training with practicals. The recruits also ride on National EMS ambulances to gain additional knowledge on assisting patients with medical emergencies. This class begins every September and runs through end of November.