Atlanta Fire Rescue reports Q2 upticks in EMS calls, hiring progress and station updates

Jan 13, 2025

Atlanta Fire Rescue presented second‑quarter (Oct–Dec) service metrics showing increases in downtown EMS calls and ongoing recruiting and station projects; the department cited staffing and training capacity constraints and said ribbon cuttings for new stations are forthcoming.

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Chief Smith of Atlanta Fire Rescue told the Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee on Jan. 16 that second‑quarter metrics (October–December) showed a rise in calls and continued progress on hiring and facilities.

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