The Columbus, Georgia Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (Department) is a department rich with tradition with over 173 years of service to the citizens of Columbus, Georgia. The department maintains an ISO Class 2 rating (1 of 374 in the nation) and is accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (1 of 106 in the world). With a staff of dedicated professionals the department provides high quality fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials response, and rescue services to the citizens of Columbus from fourteen locations throughout the City.

The department is currently organized into five divisions: Fire Prevention, Operations, Administrative Services, Training, and the Office of Emergency Management. The Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for the overall operation of the department. The Chief reports directly to the Mayor who also serves as the Public Safety Director.