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Fire Department

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1. How can I get a copy of a Fire or EMS Report?

Fill out a Request Form and:

• Drop it off at our administrative office or mail it to us at:
  535 Seaboard Ave.
  Hiram, GA 30141


• Email it to us


• Fax it to (770) 222-7131

We will process your request when we receive it.

If a report can be mailed to you, one of our staff members will do so. Otherwise, one of our staff will contact you when the report is ready to be picked up. There may be a charge for report copies.

If you would like a copy of the report filed by the ambulance that responded / transported a patient please contact the ambulance service.

2. Is outdoor burning permitted?

From May 1 to September 30, the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issues a burn ban which prohibits all outdoor burning in Paulding County. You may direct questions or comments concerning the burn ban to the EPD.

From October 1 until April 30, however, citizens may burn natural wood products under the following guidelines:

• For all commercial burning (any burns larger than 8' x 8') citizens must call the Georgia Forestry Commission at (770) 443-7821 for permits and instructions. 


• Your fire must be attended and under control at all times. 


• Your fire must be at least 50' away from any building. 


• You must have a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby at all times. 


• You may only burn during daylight hours. All fires must be extinguished one hour before dark.


• Wind speed at your burn site must be low (under 10 miles per hour). 


• You may only burn natural wood products. Burning other material that is hazardous (such as tires or motor oil) is illegal. 


• You are responsible for any damages caused by your fire, as well as any costs that may be incurred to extinguish your fire. 


• Call the Burn Line at (770) 505-BURN (2876) to listen to the burn safety message prior to conducting any outdoor burning.

3. Why does the Fire Department respond with an ambulance to a medical call?

In a medical emergency, time is of the essence. Each fire station has personnel trained to the level of Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic. Our responding rescue units are licensed First Responder vehicles through the State of Georgia Department of Human Resources EMS Division.

In most cases, a Fire / Rescue unit will arrive on scene prior to the ambulance. Life saving medical assistance can begin immediately in preparation for the arrival of the ambulance and subsequence transport to the hospital. In addition, during complicated medical emergencies, Fire Department personnel will assist the ambulance crew during transport, increasing patient care while en route to the medical facility.