Ellijay Fire
The Mission
To reduce loss of life and property, pain, and suffering, in the safest and most economical way, through fire prevention, public education, rescue, and fire control.
201 N Main St.
Ellijay, GA 30540
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the City of Ellijay Fire Department. We are proud of our department and the highly dedicated members that provide service to you. The members of the City of Ellijay Fire Department are very proud to serve our citizens and our visitors and are committed to providing excellent fire services and outstanding customer service . It is an honor to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Ellijay Fire Department and have the opportunity to work in the community I grew up in.
Deputy Chief Mike Dempsey
Captain Paul Elder
Captain James Hightower
Captain Mike Schminky
Apparatus
Quint 15
2006 Smeal 75 foot Quint – 300 gallon tank, – 75 foot LTI ladder1250 GPM pump – Q15 is set up to run any fire or rescue incident It carries tools for commercial firefighting, rope rescue, vehicle extrication and stabilization.
Pumper 15
1991 E-One Pumper – 750-gallon tank – 1250 GPM pump. Pumper 15 is currently serving in 2 capacities: It is the backup engine for E15 and it supports any of the rescue activities that Quint 15 would respond to. It Carries a basic variety of firefighting tools and 2 sets of 10000 lb lifting struts.
Engine 15
2002 Luverne Rescue Pumper – 1000 gallon tank – 1250 GPM Pump. Engine 15 is the first out engine for fire response in the City of Ellijay. It carries a variety of tools including those for Primary Fire attack and Vehicle Extrication. It is certified as a Basic Life Saving response unit.
Rescue 15
2017 Ford F250 Diesel – Extended Cab with a commercial bed cover and pull-out tray. R15 runs all EMS and service calls within the city. It carries only basic fire fighting tools, a portable foam unit, and is a Basic Life Saving certified response unit.
Business Safety
Whether it’s your home or your business, taking precautions to keep you, your family, and your employees safe should be a high priority.
This section contains fire safety pages on:
- Business fire safety
- Safety recalls
- Smoke detectors
- General fire safety tips
Make sure your family and business have a fire safety plan.
Prepare your home and business using the Ellijay Fire Department’s recommended Business Fire Safety Checklist. These tools can help ensure that your business is practicing fire safety guidelines.
The Ellijay Fire Department reminds everyone that with a little extra caution, preventing some of the leading causes of fires – cooking, heating, electrical, and smoking materials – is within their power.
Community Safety
City of Ellijay Outdoor Burning Guidelines
Contact the Ellijay Fire Department prior to any outdoor burning for approval at 706-635-7430 (option 2).
The Fire Department may prohibit any or all outdoor fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
No burning is permitted when there is fog, rain, or cloud bases that are diffused, or ill-defined, or for at least one (1) day following the passage of a cold front.
No burning is permitted during an air pollution episode,* such as an air pollution alert/warning/emergency declared by proper authorities.
The Fire Marshal and the personnel assigned to the Ellijay Fire Department have the authority to summarily extinguish any open burning which is in violation of any of the provisions of these guidelines, or which constitutes an immediate threat to life and property.
Rules for burning on one's own property
(Permit required)
Burning shall be during daylight hours only!
Burning shall be of natural fallen vegetation, such as limbs, leaves, twigs, etc.
Burning shall be in small piles, maximum size is 6 feet by 6 feet.
The burn pile shall be at least 50 feet from any structure or wooden fence.
The burn pile shall be constantly attended and shall have a water source that will reach the burn pile (such as a garden hose or fire extinguisher or both).
The burn pile shall be completely out before dusk!
Burning restrictions
No burning when winds exceed 15 miles per hour.
No burning when it is overcast, raining, or foggy, burn only on clear days with no cloud cover. An overcast condition causes the smoke to remain close to the ground and this presents a hazard.
No burning of household garbage, grass clippings, construction material or other similar made material (only natural fallen yard vegetation/debris).
No burning is allowed when the Fire Marshal’s office or a representative from the Ellijay Fire Department deems the burning is offensive to others or poses a health risk to people in the area.
An air pollution episode occurs when the air contaminate concentrating in an area is great enough to cause danger to public health.
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Home Safety
Whether it’s your home or your business, taking precautions to keep you, your family, and your employees safe should be a high priority. This section contains fire safety pages on:
• Home fire safety, including home safety inspections
• Safety recalls
• Smoke detectors
• General fire safety tips
The Ellijay Fire Department reminds everyone that with a little extra caution, preventing some of the leading causes of fires – cooking, heating, electrical, and smoking materials – is within their power.
Make sure your family and business have a fire safety plan. Prepare your home and business using the Ellijay Fire Department’s recommended Home Fire Safety Checklist. These tools can help ensure that your family is practicing fire safety guidelines.
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Burn Permit
Please call 706-635-7430 (Option 2)
Note – Permits are issued in compliance with Georgia Forestry Commission