About us

Forty-seven years strong

We stand together to support our community. Our mission drives us forward with purpose and commitment.

Who We Are

answering
the call

For generations, Cobb Professional Fire Fighters, Local 2563, have reported for duty with one thing on their mind: your safety. Your Cobb County Firefighters work selflessly and courageously to ensure your protection. When we’re not answering calls, we're constantly training and honing our skills so when it’s your emergency, we can be there to make a difference. We’re proud to represent the Firefighters of Cobb County so they can focus on protecting you.

For 47 years, members of the Cobb Professional Fire Fighters, Local 2563, have answered the call by providing excellence in public safety. Cobb County Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to ensure the residents of this great city remain safe. We work day in and day out to ensure your calls for help are answered  – no matter the size or scope of the problem. When we're not on duty, we're proud to give back to this city through multiple charitable opportunities. Our members are honored to serve this city and give back to the community that we have taken an oath to protect. We are proud to support Cobb County Firefighters so they can focus on our community and the most important part of their job: keeping our county’s families, businesses, and visitors safe.

Firefighters using a Cobb County fire truck with an extended ladder at a residential area, with police cars and hoses visible.
mission statement

We exist to serve and strengthen Cobb County

Every member of the Cobb Professional Fire Fighters, Local 2563, is committed to providing the highest level of service to our community. We are dedicated to protecting our community's safety while adhering to the highest level of ethical standards and professional conduct.

As service providers, we pledge to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and does business in our community. Being a partner with the community we serve is essential to building trust and mutual respect. These partnerships allow us to understand the community's concerns and enable us to identify and solve problems together.

The Cobb Professional Fire Fighters, Local 2563, was created for the purpose of bridging the gap between our firefighters and the citizens of Cobb County.

Our association seeks to accomplish this mission through the following objectives.

Information sharing

Collecting, organizing, and disseminating important information as it pertains to our members and the local community

Legal advocacy

Protecting the interests of our members in all legal matters

Member fellowship

Promoting social fellowship and well-being among our membership

Charitable giving

Donating to local, state, and national charitable organizations

community involvement

Hosting events that allow us to connect and engage with our supporters

our purpose

Supporting our fire fighters

The purpose of the Cobb Professional Fire Fighters, Local 2563 is to represent Cobb County Firefighter personnel in matters relating to employment, benefits and well-being.

Our goal is to keep our department competitive so that we continue to provide the highly skilled and intelligent fire department that our community deserves.

Firefighter helmet covered in ice resting on a stone ledge with a fire-damaged building and smoke in the background.
People, including firefighters and children, gathered around a red fire truck in an outdoor park during daytime with tents and trees in the background.
our values

Working together for a safe community

Members of the Cobb Professional Fire Fighters, Local 2563 are dedicated to the community we serve and to our fellow employees. Our motto is "Working together for a safe community." We believe in and are committed to the following values:

Honesty and integrity

We exemplify excellence through ethical conduct and professional standards.

Communication and trust

Honest interaction builds the relationships that strengthen our service.

We will promote good communications among employees by:

  • Creating and maintaining an environment which fosters loyalty and openness in sharing thoughts and ideas
  • Listening to others when they talk
  • Being approachable and sensitive to changing demographic
  • Encouraging each other to extend this relationship to the community, enabling us to better communicate with those we serve.
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We forge strength through dedication and unwavering commitment. Our work extends beyond emergency response to building a safer, more connected community.

Our Mission

Continuous training prepares us to face any challenge with precision and courage.

Board Members

Collaborating with local organizations to enhance public safety and support.

President's Message

Empowering residents with knowledge to prevent and respond to critical situations.