The members of the Spalding County Fire Department are committed to serve the people of Spalding County by protecting their lives, environment and property through courteous and responsible services.

Our goal is to improve the quality of life by providing untiring service to training, educating, promoting fire protection and life safety through code enforcement using sound organized management skills and recognizing our people as the greatest resource and key to success.

Fire Department information

The Spalding County Fire Department and Department of Emergency Management/ Homeland Security operate with two Fire Chiefs which divide the daily operations. Chief Glenn Polk is the Fire Chief of Administration and director of Spalding County Homeland Security. Chief Mike Byrd is Fire Chief of Fire Department Operations.

Chief Polk manages the Fire Department budget, purchasing, and grants. Furthermore, is the director of Spalding County Emergency Management. He is responsible for ensuring that the department operates within its fiscal means, and we are good stewards of the public’s tax dollars. Additionally, he is responsible for ensuring Spading County is prepared for any disaster to include natural or man-made. He is responsible for administering the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan along with several other mandated plans.

Chief Byrd manages the day-to-day operations of the Spalding County Fire Department. All three shift commanders, Fire Prevention personnel, Community Risk Reduction personnel, and Training Officer report to him. He is responsible for establishing the strategic direction of the organization under the guidance of the County Manager and Board of Commissioners.

The Fire Chief oversees all department operations, with assistance from two Deputy Chiefs. Battalion Chiefs manage daily shift operations, fire suppression, personnel, and equipment across the county's seven fire stations.

The Fire Marshal handles fire investigations, inspections, and building plan reviews. The Administrative Assistant schedules fire safety classes, reviews timesheets, and prepares department correspondence.