The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) remains fully committed to protecting the lives and property of everyone in our city through effective and timely emergency response," the department said, in ...

ATLANTA — An Atlanta police officer was rescued by neighbors after crashing his car while responding to a call Monday night.

A local firefighters’ union warned that some Atlanta neighborhoods have no fire protection and are in danger. On Friday, the department addressed those concerns, saying they are “strong, ...

Even with the resolution, the city cannot mandate Atlanta Fire Chief Rod Smith implement the changes, Councilman Michael Bond ...

Cobb County’s first caller video rescue showcases Next Generation 911 tools, while Gwinnett, DeKalb and Atlanta invest in ...

Councilmember Michael Julian Bond introduced legislation requiring four firefighters per engine or truck to meet national safety standards. Union president Nate Bailey says more firefighters improve ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Serious shortages in equipment and personnel are affecting service within the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and one veteran councilmember is taking action.

Metro Atlanta’s biggest 911 dispatch centers are spending millions to switch their networks from copper wire to digital, ...

Firefighters remain at the scene of a multi-alarm fire at the former Stone Container Company in Torrington. The blaze that involved several buildings was discovered about 12:45 a.m. Sunday. “It ...

ATLANTA — A fire broke out in multiple units at the Deluxe Inn in Southwest Atlanta on Tuesday morning and displaced two ...

An Atlanta police officer is in critical condition after a patrol vehicle lost control and struck a home Monday evening.