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The Georgia Mutual Aid Group provides for the systematic organization, mobilization, and operation of Fire-Rescue resources from throughout the State of Georgia. Organized in 1994 in the Metro Atlanta area, the main purpose is to assist local agencies in mitigating the effects of natural and man made disasters. GMAG had broken the Metro Area into 3 geographic areas covering 10 counties and 57 cities. Departments were grouped together in "branches" by their location on the major Interstate highways that crisscross the Atlanta area.  The Branches were comprised of the North 75th (Marietta, Smyrna, Dobbins ARB, North Fulton Co.), South 75th (Riverdale, Morrow, Clayton Co., Spaulding Co.), South 85th (East Point, Hapeville, Union City, South Fulton Co.), East 20th (DeKalb Co., Rockdale Co., Covington) and the Central (Atlanta). Atlanta Fire also has battalions in each of the other 6 branches.
From the original 15 departments, the organization has grown to 74 and is no longer a Metro Area organization. Departments in the Savannah and Columbus regions have joined the team and are establishing a GMAG presence in those parts of the state. These members have committed resources in support of the continuing progression and operation of the organization. The greatest growth has been since the successful operation during the Florida Wildfire Campaign of 1998. In that effort, GMAG was in contact and coordination with departments and agencies statewide while deploying manpower and equipment. This prompted GMAG to adopt the Georgia Emergency Management Agency regions as the main geographic locations for locating resources. |
 Planning committees made up of the member organizations have developed procedures that can be used in day to day operations, or for unusual events. Other efforts of the organization allow for reporting the status of all units, allowing for rapid notification, and providing staging areas for forward deployment of resources. When an area appears to be over extending it's resources, GMAG can mobilize "Strike Teams" and "Task Forces" directly into the scene or to a staging area for future deployment. By deploying resources from different geographic locations, neighboring jurisdictions are not "stripped" trying to provide support under local mutual aid agreements. Member and Non-Member departments in the state receive the full support of GMAG when requested.
The GMAG is currently constructing a state of the art Operations Center on the site of it's headquarters located in the Georgia Firefighter's Burn Foundation building on Chantilly Drive in Atlanta. This center will allow GMAG to maintain a 24hr notification and coordination point for any emergency requests as well as providing communications and logistical support to deployed forces.
The Georgia Mutual Aid Group will gladly provide information on membership or support to those individuals, organizations, or corporations requesting so through this link. You may also leave us a comment here. |
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