Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Canton, GA. Operating out of 21 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 150 Chattin DR, Canton, GA, 30115-8249.

678-493-4000

678-493-4034

Mailing: 150 Chattin DR, Canton, GA, 30115-8249

487 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

303

Volunteer Firefighters

116

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

68

Total Calls
19,032
Fire Calls
1.8%
EMS Calls
71.5%
Other Calls
26.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 4s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4496 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
56m 50s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.8% (347 calls)
Total EMS Calls
71.5% (13,602 calls)
Total Other Calls
26.7% (5,083 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Month
January (2,949 calls)
Busiest District
09 (1,665 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4496 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 4s
Avg. Call Duration
56m 50s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Mutual Aid Received
116
Mutual Aid Given
1,167