Glynn County Fire Rescue

We’re grateful to Southeast Georgia Health System for recognizing our EMS professionals. Their quick thinking, steady hands and compassion make a difference for our community every day. 🚑

In 2025, Glynn County Fire Rescue responded to 19,256 incidents.
More than 75% of those calls were EMS or rescue-related.

While fire suppression remains a critical part of our mission, emergency medical response is what our personnel do most often—day and night, across Glynn County.

During National EMS Week, we recognize the Paramedics, AEMTs, and EMTs who provide care in difficult circumstances and often on someone’s worst day.

Their work matters, even when it happens quietly and without recognition.

Grilling season is here, and a few simple precautions can help prevent a fire.

Keep grills at least 10 feet away from homes, decks, fences, garages, and other structures. Never grill indoors or under overhangs, and always keep a close eye on open flames.

Before firing up the grill:
• Check propane tanks and hoses for leaks
• Keep anything combustible away from the grill
• Have a fire extinguisher nearby
• Never leave a grill unattended

Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

GCFR’s brand new Pierce pumper was officially pushed into service today during a small ceremony at Fire Station 3 in Sterling.

Fire Chief Vincent DiCristofalo spoke about the history of the “push-in” tradition, which dates back to the days when fire pumps were pulled by horses. After returning from a fire, firefighters would detach the apparatus from the horses and physically push it back into the station. Today, departments continue the tradition as a way to honor the history and heritage of the fire service.

This new pumper will serve the Sterling fire district until Station 9 opens at the corner of Chapel Crossing Road and Highway 17 early next year. When the new station is opened, the engine will move to that location, where it will be equipped with equipment for technical rescues.