FIRE RESCUE

Rockdale County Fire Rescue (RCFR), founded in 1951 is an all-hazard career fire department with a growing workforce that embraces, inclusion, equity, and diversity. Comprised of two divisions of labor, Administration and Operations, RCFR staffs nine (9) fire stations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, averaging over 11,000 calls for service annually. In addition to fire suppression, RCFR provides basic and advance emergency medical services, fire and life safety inspections, fire prevention and education, pre-fire planning, swift-water rescue, vehicle extrication, brush fire suppression, and Hazmat and Dive operatons.

Doctrine

Rockdale County Fire Rescue is perfectly positioned to serve Rockdale County’s residential and business communities with services to not just meet their expectations, but to exceed them whenever possible. Innovative, first in class public safety provided by dedicated RCFR personnel build community capital in our organization which directly governs the level of trust our various stakeholders have in the organization’s leadership to make decisions in their best interests. 

Mission

Rockdale County Fire Rescue’s mission is to safely provide emergency services to the citizens and visitors of our communities, that promotes economic development and sustainability, and improves quality of life through community risk reduction, professional development, and commitment to service while honoring and embracing inclusion, equity, and diversity for all.

Vision

Rockdale County Fire Rescue strives to exceed the changing needs of the citizens and communities we serve through our commitment to innovation, service, and excellence.

Motto

Excellence beyond our standards. Service beyond your expectations.

Organizational Core Values

Organizational Core Values determine our image. Our image is represented by each individual member. Every RCFR member shall value the personal needs and goals of others and recognize the following needs:

• Respect – We are devoted to treat everyone with the highest degree of dignity, equality, and trust.
• Openness – We are straightforward and open-minded.
• Compassion – We will always demonstrate kindness and empathy.
• Knowledge – There is always more information out there. We will never stop learning.
• Diversity – We embrace diversity and recognize individual worth.
• Accountability – We are responsible for our actions. We hold ourselves and each other to a high standard of responsibility.
• Leadership – We seek and value the input and opinions of members at all levels of the organization. We have courage to shape a better fire service.
• Equality – We strive for a workforce that affords us the unique perspectives needed to deliver the most innovative emergency services and engage effectively with our communities.