About the Department
History
The Forsyth County Fire Department began in March 1951 when, at the urging of County Commissioner Wally Dunham, Forsyth
County hired its first paid firefighters. These personnel responded to fires in the rural areas of the county, inspected the
public schools and worked with various community groups to help organize volunteer fire departments. Twelve volunteer fire
departments were organized between 1951 and 1954. In August 1954 the County appointed its first Fire Marshall, who was to head
the county fire department and coordinate the activities of the volunteer fire departments. Today there are 18 volunteer fire
departments providing fire and rescue services to the citizen’s of Forsyth County.
Mission Statement
To coordinate, supervise and manage the fire and rescue protection program in Forsyth County by:
- Conducting a fire prevention, investigation, and code enforcement program.
- Managing the operation of the County's 9-1-1 communications center.
- Providing support services and training programs to fire and rescue departments.
- Providing mandated fire and rescue protection to Smith Reynolds Airport.
To accomplish its mission the Forsyth County Fire Department employs 64 people in four divisions: Administration, Fire
Suppression , Communications and Fire Prevention/Investigation/Training.
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