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The mission of the Chatham County Fire Department is to provide excellence in fire services while building partnerships with the citizens in the community in which we serve.
Message From Chief James Vickers
Our plan to develop the new Chatham County Fire Department is deeply rooted in our core philosophy of leadership. We are committed to building a department that excels in both service delivery and organizational culture. We will continuously evaluate and adjust our goals to meet the evolving needs of our community. By staying agile and responsive, we will ensure that the Chatham County Fire Department remains a trusted and effective resource for all residents.
Proud to serve,
Chief James Vickers
Chatham County Fire Department
Who We Are
The Chatham County Fire Department serves the unincorporated areas of Chatham County, which is roughly 196 square miles of the County. The men and women of this are highly trained and dedicated to the service of the citizens of their community. These are the core values every member in the department:
News and Press Releases
Inside the numbers and Chatham County's need for the Behavioral Health Unit.
Two members of the CCFD Behavioral Health Unit take part in a WSAV panel discussion on the opioid crisis.
Chatham Fire Department response to Hurricane Helene
Chatham Fire responds to 180 calls for service in a 26-hour period.
Board of Commissioners appoint CCFD Medical Services Director to Region 9 EMS Advisory Council
CCFD's Lydia McCrary appointed to Region 9 EMS Advisory Council.
Chatham Fire Captain Michael Mason Completes Prestigious Managing Officer Program
Chatham County Fire Department Captain Michael Mason has successfully completed the Managing Officer Program through the National Fire Academy. This is an instructional entity within the U.S. Fire Administration.
Chatham Fire to include Solar Panel Fire Suppression Training as part of their protocol
Chatham Fire to include Solar Panel Fire Suppression Training as part of their protocol and training awareness.
Chatham Fire honors WWII veteran in flag raising ceremony.
CCFD held a flag raising ceremony for Air Force veteran Bill Wheeler.
Chatham County Fire Department Recruit Class Graduation Ceremony
Chatham Fire celebrates first Recruit Graduation class as a county department.
Coordinated Emergency Response Chatham County Fire Department: Rescues, Welfare Checks, and Preparedness Efforts
CCFD Chief James Vickers provides update in department's response to Ogeechee River flooding.
How the Chatham County Fire Department's Behavioral Health Unit is making a difference in Chatham County.
Real solutions to real problems provided by the Chatham Fire BHU.
Chatham Fire collaborates with Southern Regional Disaster Response System and others in providing Telemedicine to those in emergency shelters
Chatham Fire collaborates with Southern Regional Disaster Response System and others in providing Telemedicine to those in emergency shelters