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Contact Information

Mailing Address:
5334 Hwy 196 W
Hinesville, GA 31313
Phone/Fax:
(912) 368-8181

Meeting/Training Nights:
First 4 Mondays of each month @ 6:30 PM
(except major holidays)

MISSION STATEMENT

"Gum Branch Fire & Emergency Services, through commitment, compassion, and courage, is dedicated to protecting the lives, homes, and property of our fellow citizens and guests.”

The Gum Branch Fire & Emergency Services is a small 100% volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing fire protection to the City of Gum Branch and surrounding areas of western Liberty County, Georgia. We operate out of 1 station that protects a primarily rural area of approximately 69 square miles. We are located at: N 31.83064 / W 081.68285.

The department is always looking for dedicated individuals to serve on the department. If you are interested in joining us, please see the "Join us!" section. Make sure to check out the Fire Service page for general information on what you might be able to expect, or the membership page for details on some of the possible ways you could help us out. You can even download the department application, complete it, and drop it off at the station.

The Gum Branch Fire & Emergency Services is a Class 9 public department located in a 69 square mile rural area. The members are 100% volunteers, operating out of 1 station located on GA Highway 196, west of Hinesville, Georgia.

The department staff consists of the Fire Chief, an Assistant Chief, a Station Captain and Lieutenant. Some members also serve as Administrative Assistants. The department, as part of it's services, conducts both structural and wildland fire supression and prevention, medical assistance as First Responders with Liberty Regional EMS, Public Education, inspections, natural disaster assistance, and provides a variety of special aid to the members of the local community.

To learn more about our department, we invite you to spend some time browsing through our website. And please feel free to ask any questions you might have, if not answered in the FAQ section. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your time here!

Upcoming Events

Fall health Fair
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Sat. 21 November 2009 (tentative)
9 AM until ?

Christmas in the Park
Mon. 30 November 2009 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bradwell Park/Courthouse Area, Hinesville
Come out and watch the annual lighting of the Christmas tree and stay for food and fun!

Liberty County Public Safety Day
Sat. 11 Sept 2010 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Bradwell Park/Courthouse Area, Hinesville
Chili Cookoff, Firefighter Challenge, Public Safety Demonstrations, Silent Auction and food and fun!

Upcoming Training

HAZMAT-Ops Class
November 7, 8, 14 & 15th 2009
Midway Civic Center, 8AM until ?

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