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Atlanta Fire Rescue reports rising EMS demand, fleet deliveries and FIFA preparedness
Summary
Atlanta Fire Rescue told the Public Safety committee that downtown service requests rose ~4.4% and airport EMS calls rose about 50% in the quarter; the department reported 12 new pieces of equipment delivered since July 2025, recruitment gains and dedicated FIFA response planning.
Atlanta Fire Rescue presented quarterly metrics on Jan. 27 showing higher EMS demand downtown and at the airport, progress on fleet replacement and increased staffing as the city prepares for large events this year.
The chief said downtown service requests rose roughly 4.4% and airport EMS calls increased about 50% in the quarter, while actual fire incidents remain under 1% of call volume due to prevention and community risk‑reduction work. Since July 2025 the department said it received 12 pieces of…
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