Volunteer-Driven. Community-Protected.

Ready When
You Need Us

Folkston Volunteer Fire Department has stood as the first line of defense for our community — responding to emergencies, preventing disasters, and protecting lives around the clock, every day of the year.

Call (912) 496-2549 Our Services

What We Do

Comprehensive Emergency
& Safety Services

From fire suppression to community education, our volunteer team delivers the full spectrum of emergency response and public safety services to the Folkston area.

Fire Suppression

Rapid response to structural, vehicle, and wildland fires across Folkston and surrounding areas. Our trained volunteers are dispatched 24/7 to protect life and property.

Emergency Medical Response

Our volunteers provide first-response medical care, including CPR, bleeding control, and patient stabilization until EMS transport arrives on scene.

Rescue Operations

Vehicle extrication, water rescue, and technical rescue capabilities. We respond to automobile accidents, flooding, and structural collapses throughout the region.

Prevention & Inspections

Proactive fire safety inspections for homes and businesses, code enforcement support, and hazard assessments to reduce risk before emergencies occur.

Community Education

Free fire safety workshops, school presentations, CPR training, and smoke alarm installation events for schools, churches, and community groups in the Folkston area.

Hazardous Materials

Trained response to hazardous material incidents, including chemical spills and gas leaks, with proper containment and community protection protocols.

Folkston Volunteer Fire Department station and crew

About Us

Rooted in Folkston.
Ready for Anything.

The Folkston Volunteer Fire Department is more than an emergency response team — we are neighbors, friends, and family protecting the community we call home. Our department serves the city of Folkston and surrounding Ware County communities from our station at 100 Railroad Street.

Every member of our department gives freely of their time, training, and energy. Whether responding to a house fire at midnight or teaching fire safety at a local school, we are driven by one principle: the people of Folkston deserve the best protection available.

Continuously trained volunteer crew

Serving Ware County and surrounding areas

State-of-the-art fire apparatus and equipment

Free community safety programs

Get in Touch

Get Involved

Your Community Needs You

Whether you want to join our volunteer crew, donate equipment, or schedule a fire safety presentation for your organization — we'd love to hear from you. Folkston grows stronger when its people stand together.

Become a Volunteer Request a Safety Event

Community members and firefighters together at a Folkston event

Reach the Folkston
Volunteer Fire Department

For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergency inquiries, volunteer information, or to schedule a community safety event, use the form below or contact us directly.

Address

100 Railroad St
Folkston, GA 31537-2205

Phone

(912) 496-2549

For emergencies, always dial 911

Hours

24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
365 Days a Year

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Comprehensive Emergency& Safety Services