Americus Fire & Emergency Services

06/24/2026

What have we been up to Wednesday? Over the past week you may have seen our crews out and about training during an Apparatus Operator Class. This class is a great prerequisite for upcoming Relief Drivers as well as future Apparatus Engineers. Training Captain Burns has painstakingly demonstrated and trained these students during class. The skill set learned during class will enhance service to our Citizens with efficiency, cost savings by preventative maintenance, and knowledge in operations. We continue to strive to be better everyday. We are proud of our ISO Class 1 designation and proudly serve our community with the best we have to offer. When we learn together we serve better.

06/18/2026

Weather Advisory: Tropical Storm Arthur

06/08/2026

05/27/2026

Today we proudly celebrated the graduation of three of our newest recruits from fire recruit school! Family, friends, and department members gathered together for a special luncheon and graduation ceremony to recognize all of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community. We are excited to officially welcome them to the fire service family and look forward to watching them grow in their careers.
Please join Americus Fire in congratulating our newest firefighters on this incredible accomplishment: Firefighters Matthew Odom, Luke Pawlowski and Harrison Drapo

05/27/2026

Americus Fire had the opportunity to participate in an inter-agency training alongside AmeriPro EMS Service, our local ambulance service. During the training, personnel from both agencies discussed equipment, daily operations, and response procedures while also taking part in a station tour to better understand how each agency functions and serves our community.
Trainings like these help strengthen communication, teamwork, and camaraderie between first responders who work side-by-side during emergencies every day. Building these relationships is an important part of providing the best possible service to the citizens we serve.

05/22/2026

Happy 5th Birthday to Braylon and Bryson!
We were excited to welcome Braylon and Bryson Haynes to Americus Fire & Emergency Services today for a special birthday visit! They had the chance to tour the station, sit inside the fire engines, and even help light up the station with the siren and lights!
Their excitement and big smiles brought a lot of joy to our crew today. We’re so glad they chose to spend part of their celebration with us!
Everyone at Americus Fire would like to wish Braylon and Bryson a very Happy 5th Birthday and many more fun-filled adventures ahead!

05/22/2026

Today, Americus Fire and Emergency Services delivered twenty Stop the Bleed kits to the Americus Police Department. We are proud to support our local officers by providing these important lifesaving resources that help strengthen their ability to respond quickly during emergencies.

The Stop the Bleed program is designed to give everyday people, and especially first responders, the tools and confidence to control severe bleeding before medical help arrives. Because life‑threatening bleeding can occur in just minutes, having immediate access to tourniquets, wound‑packing materials, and pressure dressings can make a critical difference in saving a life.

By equipping our police officers with these kits, we are enhancing their readiness and ensuring they have the supplies needed to act swiftly in high‑risk situations. This effort reflects our ongoing commitment to improving community safety and supporting the men and women who protect Americus every day.

We appreciate the partnership and teamwork with the Americus Police Department as we continue working together to strengthen emergency preparedness across our community.

05/22/2026

Today, Americus Fire and Emergency Services, in conjunction with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, delivered sixty Stop the Bleed kits to the Sumter County Schools Transportation Department and seven additional kits to Americus‑Sumter County High School. We are proud to partner with our local school system to place these lifesaving resources where they are needed most.

The Stop the Bleed program is designed to give everyday people the ability to take immediate action during a severe bleeding emergency. Uncontrolled bleeding can become life‑threatening within minutes, long before first responders arrive. These kits contain essential tools such as tourniquets, wound‑packing materials, and pressure dressings, simple, effective items that can help stabilize a person until medical help is on scene.

By equipping school buses and high‑school staff with these kits, we are strengthening the safety and preparedness of our entire community. This effort ensures that drivers, teachers, and school personnel have access to the right tools during an emergency, giving them the ability to act quickly and confidently when every second matters.

We are grateful for the continued partnership with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and Sumter County Schools. Working together, we are building a safer, more prepared community for our students, staff, and families.

05/21/2026

We will begin our annual hydrant testing on May 26th, 2026. During this time, you may see our engines in different neighborhoods flowing water from fire hydrants. This is something we do every year to help maintain the city’s water system and ensure everything stays in proper working order. It also plays an important role in helping us maintain our Class 1 ISO rating, which saves our community money and reflects the high level of protection we provide.

Every hydrant within the city limits is tested so we can make sure our residents have the best fire protection possible. While testing is underway, you may notice cloudy or discolored water in some areas. This happens when sediment in the pipes gets stirred up. If you experience this, simply run your sink or bathtub for a short time and the water should clear up on its own.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this important work for our community.

04/22/2026

Firefighter Spotlight:
Captain Brian Justice has been honored with the Rotary International “Service Above Self” National Medal of Honor – Firefighter of the Year Award. With 21 years of dedicated service with Americus Fire, his leadership, courage, and commitment to our community truly set the standard.
Congratulations, Captain Justice!