For all emergencies requiring immediate response, please call 911. The Warrenton Fire Department serves as the City’s primary public safety agency for fire prevention, protection, and emergency response. The position of Fire Chief and the responsibilities of the department are established by the City Charter and Code of Ordinances (Code 1976, §§ 3-121—3-139).
In Warrenton, the duties of the Fire Department are defined to include:
Inspecting potential fire hazards and abating existing risks.
Investigating the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires.
Regulating the safe use of explosives, flammables, fire escapes, alarms, and extinguishing equipment.
Ensuring adequate and safe exits in schools, factories, churches, hospitals, theaters, and other places of public assembly.
Conducting educational fire prevention programs to raise community awareness.
Enforcing ordinances relating to burning, fireworks, and the maintenance of fire safety in public and private spaces.
Responding to emergencies and managing fireground safety, traffic, and evacuation procedures.
The Warrenton Fire Department is dedicated to prevention, preparedness, and protection. Through inspections, enforcement, education, and rapid response, the department ensures that the City of Warrenton remains a safe and resilient community for all citizens.
Fire Chief
Roy Cato 29 Edward D. Ricketson Jr. Street Warrenton, GA 30828 (706) 465-3282 [email protected]
Our Mission The Warrenton Fire Department stands ready to respond when needed, but our greatest focus is on prevention and preparedness. By enforcing local ordinances, conducting inspections, and educating the public, we work every day to reduce risks before emergencies happen.
Together, with the support of our citizens, we are building a safer and stronger Warrenton.
