Barrow County Fire Department

10/28/2026

🚒 Congratulations, Lieutenant Austin Rhodes! 🚒

Barrow County Fire Department is proud to recognize Austin Rhodes on his recent promotion to Lieutenant!

Lt. Rhodes began his career with BCFD in 2021 and has continued to demonstrate his dedication to professional growth and serving others. Throughout his career, he has earned his Advanced EMT certification, promoted through the rank of Sergeant, and now achieved the rank of Lieutenant.

Lt. Rhodes consistently goes above and beyond for both our department and the community we serve. His strong work ethic, dedication, and willingness to step up whenever needed are qualities that make him a valuable member of the BCFD family.

We are extremely proud of his accomplishments and look forward to watching him continue to grow as a leader, mentor his fellow firefighters, and make a positive impact on our department.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Austin Rhodes on this well-deserved promotion!

Keep up the outstanding work, Lt. Rhodes! We are proud to have you on the BCFD team! 👏🚒

10/27/2026

🚒 Congratulations, Sergeant Josh Burchardt! 🚒

Barrow County Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Josh Burchardt to the rank of Sergeant!

Sgt. Burchardt began his career with BCFD in 2024 and wasted no time investing in his future. He quickly earned his Advanced EMT certification and began pursuing additional training and education to prepare himself for advancement within the department.

Known for his strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond, Sgt. Burchardt has proven himself to be a valuable member of our department. He is not only a dedicated firefighter but also a great person to work alongside.

We are extremely proud of Sgt. Burchardt and the hard work and determination he has demonstrated to reach this milestone. We are confident he will continue to grow as a leader, positively impact those around him, and serve our community with pride.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Josh Burchardt on this well-deserved promotion! 👏🚒

10/26/2026

🎃👻 IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR SOME HALLOWEEN FUN! 👻🎃
Barrow County Fire Department, Barrow County 911, AMR, and the Barrow County Senior Center are teaming up for a HALLOWEEN PARADE! 🚒🚑🎃

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Bring the whole family, dress up in your favorite costume, and come enjoy an afternoon filled with CANDY, COMMUNITY & FUN! 🍬👻

🚒 Sparky will be riding on the fire truck!
🎃 Costumes are encouraged!
🍬 Candy, smiles & Halloween fun!

📍 PARADE ROUTE:
1️⃣ Patterson Mill – Kay Dr. & Taylor Ct.
2️⃣ Jacob’s Walk – Raymond Dr.
3️⃣ Daniel’s Crossing – Gage Dr.
🏁 Parade concludes at Daniel’s Crossing.

Grab the kids, put on those costumes, and come see us along the route! 👻🧡

🚒🎃 We can’t wait to see everyone! 🎃🚒

10/26/2026

🚒 PROMOTIONAL RECOGNITION – LIEUTENANT CHASE HUNTER 🚒

Please join us in congratulating Chase Hunter on his recent promotion to Lieutenant with the Barrow County Fire Department! 👏

Lt. Hunter has proudly served our department for the past five years, beginning his career as a recruit and working his way through the ranks. Through hard work, dedication, and a commitment to serving our community, he has continued to grow as a firefighter and leader, most recently advancing from Sergeant to Lieutenant.

We are extremely proud of Lt. Hunter and all that he has accomplished. We are confident that he will continue to lead by example, mentor those around him, and make a positive impact on the personnel under his leadership.

Lt. Hunter, congratulations on this well-deserved promotion! Your hard work has brought you to this point, and we look forward to watching you grow and excel in this next chapter of your career.

🚒 Please join the Barrow County Fire Department in congratulating Lieutenant Chase Hunter!

10/23/2026

🚨🔥 BURN BAN NOTICE | OCTOBER 24–25, 2026 🔥🚨

NO OUTDOOR BURNING PERMITTED IN BARROW COUNTY!

The Barrow County Fire Department is advising residents that outdoor burning will NOT be permitted on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026.

This decision is based on forecasted weather conditions, including:

💨 Possible wind gusts exceeding 20 mph

🌡️ Low relative humidity levels

These conditions increase the risk of fires spreading rapidly and becoming difficult to control.

🚫 REMINDER: BURN PERMITS ARE REQUIRED!

When outdoor burning is allowed, residents must obtain a burn permit before burning.

✅ Permits are FREE of charge.

✅ Permits are issued 7 days a week, after 8:00 AM, when burning is allowed.

🌐 Obtain your permit at: www.georgiaburnpermits.com

⚠️ A burn permit does NOT override burn restrictions. No outdoor burning is permitted during the October 24–25 burn ban.

🚒 Barrow County Fire Department

📍 222 Pleasant Hill Church Rd NE, Winder, GA 30680

📞 770-307-2987

We appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping protect our community, homes, and first responders. Please share this information with your neighbors and help us keep Barrow County safe!

10/09/2026

10/01/2026

🔥 OUTDOOR BURNING SEASON BEGINS OCTOBER 1 🔥

Outdoor burning in Barrow County is available October 1 through April 30, weather permitting. A FREE online burn permit is required before burning.

🌐 How to obtain a permit:
Visit GeorgiaBurnPermits.com, select Barrow County, and, if weather conditions allow burning that day, select “Apply for a Permit.”

⚠️ If permits are not available, weather conditions do not allow outdoor burning. Please check again after 8:00 AM the following day.

📅 Remember: Burn permits are valid ONLY for the date they are issued. If you need to burn again the following day, you must apply for a new permit. Fires can be started after daylight and should be extinguished an hour before dark.

🚫 You can NEVER legally burn man-made materials, household trash, tires, or plastics.

Before burning, make sure conditions are safe, maintain appropriate clearances, outdoor burning is permitted only in daylight hours, never leave a fire unattended. If conditions become unsafe, extinguish the fire.

🔥 Apply for a FREE permit:
GeorgiaBurnPermits.com

ℹ️ Additional Barrow County information:
barrowga.org/494/Obtain-a-Burn-Permit

Please help us keep Barrow County safe by burning responsibly and following all outdoor burning requirements.

Barrow County Fire Department | Fire Marshal’s Office

09/28/2026

🥫🐾 HELP US FILL THE BOXES, BARROW COUNTY! 🐾🥫

The Barrow County Fire Department is proud to partner with Barrow County Communications / 911 for a community donation drive to help our neighborsand their four-legged family members this holiday season!

📅 October 1 – November 15, 2026

We will be collecting:

🥫 Non-Perishable Food Donations
Help support local families in need throughout Barrow County.

🐶🐱 Pet Food & Pet Supply Donations
Donations will help support Barrow Animal Services and the animals in their care.

🚒 HOW TO DONATE:
Collection boxes will be available at BCFD fire stations throughout Barrow County. Simply stop by your local station and drop off food for people, pet food, or pet supplies.

Our firefighters, dispatchers, and 911 professionals serve this community every day, and this is another opportunity for all of us to come together and make a difference.

❤️ People helping people. Neighbors helping neighbors. And Barrow County helping our pets, too.

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

09/18/2026

‼️🚨LAST DAY🚨‼️

Barrow County Fire Department is proud to offer FREE smoke alarms to help keep our community safe! ❤️‍🔥

📅 Pick-Up Date: September 18
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Barrow County Fire Department Headquarters
222 Pleasant Hill Church Rd NE, Winder, GA 30680

🏠 Limit 3 smoke alarms per household
⏳ While supplies last!

❤️ We’ve got your back, Barrow County!
Let’s work together to make our community safer.