§ 25-3-1. General Powers of Fire Departments
Any fire department of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision and any chartered fire department shall have the authority to: Protect life and property against fire, explosions, hazardous materials, or electrical hazards; Detect and prevent arson; Administer and enforce the laws of this state; the rules and regulations adopted by the departments, boards, bureaus, […]
§ 25-3-2. Powers of Fire Departments in Event of Emergencies Generally
In the event of any fire, explosion, bomb threat, or similar emergency, the fire department in any county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall be authorized to: Enter any property, building, structure, vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, railroad car, or other place for the purpose of fighting the fire, explosion, or similar hazardous conditions or searching for […]
§ 25-3-3. Provision of Assistance During Emergencies to Federal Agencies or Officers and State, or Political Subdivisions
Any fire department may provide assistance to any agency or officer of the United States government, of this state, or of any political subdivision or authority thereof as may be needed to respond to any emergency or disaster, including, but not limited to, floods, sabotage, civil disturbance, fire, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill […]
§ 25-3-4. Authority of Counties, Municipalities, or Other Political Subdivisions to Enact Ordinances, Regulations, or Codes
The governing body of each county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state shall have the power to enact such ordinances, regulations, or fire and life safety codes as may be necessary to carry out this article. History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 1395, § 3; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1000, § 1.
§ 25-3-5. Operation of Other Fire Departments Within Municipalities or Counties
Nothing within this article shall be construed so as to permit a county or other fire department to operate within the limits of a municipality except by written or oral contract with the municipality. Nothing within this article shall be construed so as to permit a municipal fire department to operate in the unincorporated area […]
§ 25-3-6. Effect of Article on Powers and Duties of Other Officials and Departments
This article shall not affect the duties, powers, or responsibilities of the Safety Fire Commissioner, the state fire marshal, the sheriff’s office, the Department of Public Safety, local law enforcement agencies, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, the State Forestry Commission, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Defense, or the Department […]