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Clayton County fire and EMS chiefs press for staff, units and 0.35-mil tax increase to protect Class 1 rating
Summary
Fire and EMS leaders told the county on April 27 that rising call volumes and aging equipment require dozens of new positions, two transport units and a proposed 0.35-mil fire millage increase to avoid losing the county’s Class 1 ISO rating and higher insurance costs for residents.
Fire and EMS leaders in Clayton County urged commissioners during the FY2027 budget review to approve large staffing and equipment increases, warning that failure to act would jeopardize the county’s public protection classification and stretch emergency response capacity.
"If we do not expand our firefighting this community, we will lose our Class 1 rating," Fire Chief Tim Sweater said, describing steps the department has taken after ISO downgraded the county from Class 1 to Class 2 and the corrective measures he submitted to retain the higher…
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