What is my fire insurance (ISO) rating?
We currently have an ISO rating of 8/9. A Class 8 ISO rating means that your residence is within 1000 feet of a fire hydrant. Not all homes in Harris County meet this requirement for Class 8 and are therefore rated Class 9. We are working to improve this rating and lower insurance costs for all families in the district.

Am I in the EVFD Fire District?
Fire District Limits: The EVFD provides fire protection coverage for the southeastern corner of Harris County.
Our district includes Ellerslie, the area south of Waverly Hall, down Highway 85 and Warm Springs Road through Midland up to the Muscogee County line. We cover the area surrounding GA HWY 315 east to Cataula and west to Talbotton. We also cover GA HWY 208 to the Cataula, Waverly Hall and Hamilton limits.
We have recently added a new system to help us track the addresses within our fire protection district. If you feel you have received our newsletter in error or want to confirm that your property or residence is within our district limits, please email us at evfdchief@gmail.com

How do I get a copy of a fire report?
For fire reports visit our Contact Page. Please provide address, date and time (if known) of incident.

Does Harris County allow outdoor burning?
Please contact the Georgia Forestry Service for information and regulations regarding outdoor burning.  Burn Permits

Does the EVFD fill swimming pools for area residents?
No. Please contact the Harris County Water Department for information regarding filling your pool.

Can I schedule a party at the fire station or the Ellerslie Depot?
Due to safety and security regulations, you may not hold a public party at the fire station. You may, however, reserve the Ellerslie Depot for any occasion.

How much does the EVFD charge for responding to fire calls?
We are signed up with a billing service called Covenant Billing Corporation. CBC will bill the insurance company of anyone who has a fire that the EVFD responds to and provides services. The person who had the fire will never be contacted by the billing company, only their insurance company will be contact be CBC.

Why does the fire engine go out on medical/ambulance calls?
If a medical emergency has occurred or is in progress, the Harris County 911 Center may request additional backup service from the EVFD to ensure quick response and adequate assistance at the scene.

Does the EVFD repair hydrants or service hydrants for leaks?
No. Please contact the Harris County Water Department if you see a hydrant that needs service.

Do you provide maintenance and/or business license inspection?
No. Local businesses may contact the Community Development Department of the Harris County Government for Fire Inspection requests.

Does the EVFD cut down trees on personal property after storms?
No. The EVFD assists the Harris County government by clearing trees and debris from blocked public roadways after storms but does not clear personal property unless such action is required in order to get to the scene of an emergency.

If your question has not been answered above you may Contact Us with your question to the EVFD.
Please include your name, address and phone number with your question.