Sandersville Fire Department
125 Warthen Street
Sandersville, Georgia 31082
(478) 552-6233 Fax (478) 552-7460
Email: firechief@sandersville.net
Russell Riner, Chief
The mission of the Sandersville Fire Department is to preserve life, property, and environment through public education, code management, and emergency response.
The Sandersville Fire Department operates one fire station with two pumpers, one pumper/rescue combination, two tankers, and three support trucks. The department has a combination of seven full-time and 25 volunteer firefighters. The full-time members consist of a chief, three captains and three engineers. The volunteers consist of an assistant chief, three lieutenants and 21 firefighters.
The Fire Department's response area is in a district outlined by the 911 area map. Primary responsibility remains in the city limits of Sandersville with one pumper owned by Washington County to respond to rural calls. The Department backs up other fire departments in Washington County as needed.
SFD serves a population of 6,100 citizens in the city limits and larger areas in the county. In the year 2007, SFD responded to 383 fire/rescue calls and conducted 35 training classes and drills. SFD has an ISO classification of a class 5. The Department is certified by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. Training is held on the first and third Wednesdays of every month.
All personnel are module I trained with most members being certified as Rescue Specialists and in Vehicle Extrication. Some firefighters are also trained as EMT's or Medical First Responders. SFD houses the Washington County Unit of The Oconee Area Haz-Mat Response Team which consists of members who are trained as Haz-Mat Technicians and Operations.
SFD promotes fire safety, fire prevention, and awareness programs to local schools and the business community. Each year fire safety materials are distributed to the elementary schools. SFD is a member of the Washington County Firefighters Association.
For additional information on the City of Sandersville Fire Department or to schedule a public prevention class, please contact Chief Russell Riner at (478) 552-6233 or email: firechief@sandersville.net
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