Walton County

Fire Rescue

Committed to providing exceptional fire and emergency services to our citizens and visitors with dedication, compassion, and respect while promoting a positive professional image and continually striving for improvement.

Burn ban!

May 01 thru Sept 30, 2025

Don't burn anything from May 1 - September 30.
Summer air quality precautions are going back in place for north Georgians. From May 1 through September 30, the Environmental Protection Division restricts residents in 54 counties from burning yard and land clearing debris because smoke may affect ozone levels in urban areas.
Summer air quality precautions are going back in place for north Georgians. From May 1 through September 30, the Environmental Protection Division restricts residents in 54 counties from burning yard and land clearing debris because smoke may affect ozone levels in urban areas.
“As summer outdoor recreation season begins, all Georgians can play a role in lowering the risk of wildfire by paying close attention to weather conditions and safety precautions.” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo. 
For additional information, navigate to gatrees.org or epd.georgia.gov 
“The number of wildfires in Georgia has been elevated this spring”

Community

Stop the Bleed

The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has prepared over 3 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person.

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Sparky School House

NFPA develops easy-to-use educational programs, tools, and resources to meet the needs of all ages and audiences in a variety of languages

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“Firemen never know what they will encounter on each call but proceed with the same level of commitment and service”

Who We Are

Walton County Fire Rescue is part of a family of First Responders dedicated to the citizens of Walton County Georgia.  

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Sign up for emergency alerts and severe weather warnings from Walton County via text, email, pager, or voice mail. Alerts cover both emergency and non-emergency incidents requiring action like evacuation or sheltering. Notifications are sent based on preferences to ensure safety, especially for households without traditional landlines. These alerts are provided free of charge, however standard text messaging rates and other charges may apply.

If you wish to subscribe to Emergency SMS text messages only, text WaltonCounty to 38276.