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Mission Statement

Oglethorpe County Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Inc. shall always be dedicated to the task of protecting the lives, homes, and property of our fellow citizens from fires, disasters, and other emergencies. We will strive to complete this task by providing exceptional fire protection, emergency services, fire prevention, and public safety education. An essential function of the department is to provide a positive presence in the community. A strong emphasis will always be placed on connecting the Fire Department and the community together. Our hopes are to improve the quality of each resident’s life, every day.

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  • Become a Firefighter

    Have you ever wanted to be a firefighter? Oglethorpe County is looking for new members to join their fire departments. For more information, please click here or visit https://www.oglethorpefirerescue.org/become-a-volunteer-firefighter/. Recruit…

  • Community Christmas Toy Drive

    Oglethorpe County Fire Rescue will be collecting toys for Community Christmas of Oglethorpe County now through December 10th, 2023 at Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department. Suggested items for donations: For more…

  • Santa Saturday 2023

    We have once again been in touch with the North Pole and have arranged for Santa to visit us on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023!

  • Aggressive Bobcat in Winterville

    PUBLIC NOTICE: Please be aware that on Friday, October 6th at approximately 6:30 PM, an aggressive bobcat on two different properties attacked juveniles in the area of Melton Road and…

  • Santa Saturday 2022

    We’ve been in touch with the North Pole and have arranged for Santa to visit us on Saturday, December 17th, 2022! Members of Oglethorpe County Fire Rescue will be escorting…

  • Firefighters Train for Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)

    Oglethorpe County Fire Rescue (OCFR) had twelve firefighters participate in a 30-hour specialized training class to prepare them to be a part of OCFR’s first Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). RIT…

  • Fire Prevention Class at OCHS

    Members of Oglethorpe County Fire Rescue visited Oglethorpe County High School to talk with students about fire safety, fire prevention, and fire extinguisher operations. Beaverdam Chief Jehu Post and Beaverdam…

  • OCFR Honors Sgt. Andrew Brooks with Life Savers Award

    At 2:36 PM on December 5, 2021, Oglethorpe County’s 911 Center received an emergency call for a house that was on fire with the resident still inside the house. The…

  • Winter Weather State of Emergency – Jan 15th, 2022

    We urge you to be safe and stay off of the roads. Check-in on your neighbors and bring your pets indoors. Expect there to be dangerous conditions. If you have an emergency, dial 911.

  • Santa Saturday 2021

    Despite the rain, Santa Saturday was a huge success! The members of Oglethorpe County Fire Rescue had just as much fun as the kids did! Huge thank you to Santa…