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Saving Lives and Protecting Property

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Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services has an adopted operating budget of $191.8 million along with a $6.3 million capital budget and provides emergency medical services and fire protection to a population of over one million people with an authorized force of 1,056 superbly trained men and women. The department holds an ISO rating of 2/2x and the prestigious Accredited Agency status with the Commission of Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) since 2017.

Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services responds to over 107,000 requests for aid annually. The department delivers service to the Gwinnett community through 31 strategically located fire stations with 31 engine companies, 12 ladder trucks, 33 ambulances, and 3 rescues. All emergency response vehicles are staffed with EMT’s and paramedics. All response vehicles are equipped to deliver advanced life support. The department’s service delivery also includes specially trained personnel in areas of technical rescue, hazardous materials, swift water, and mass casualty. The department also has various support teams including a bike medic team, Honor Guard, and a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team.

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Vision, Mission, and Values

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Vision Statement

Deliver the highest quality of service.

Mission Statement

Saving lives and protecting property. 

Values Statement

  • Truth: We believe in integrity and honesty
  • Trust: We believe in accountability and transparency
  • Respect: We believe in equity and compassion
  • Unity: We believe in inclusivity and engagement