Atlanta maintains comprehensive emergency services to protect residents and visitors.
* **Emergency Number:** Dial **911** for all police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Police:** The **Atlanta Police Department (APD)** operates out of six geographical zones across the city, providing community policing, specialized response, and crime prevention. * **Fire & Rescue:** The **Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD)** operates over 30 fire stations, offering fire suppression, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue. * **Ambulance Services:** **Grady EMS** is the primary 911 ambulance provider for the city of Atlanta, serving as a critical lifeline to Grady's trauma center. * **Disaster Management:** The **Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency (AFCEMA)** coordinates responses to natural disasters, severe weather, and large-scale public emergencies.