Fire Fatality Reporting
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Who reports
All Fire Fatalities - civilian or firefighter - must be reported to the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.
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Timeline & Method
- Within 72 hours of the incident, submit a report via the State Required Method
- UPDATE (CHANGE TO REPORTING) as of 3/15/2026 Form
- All Fire Fatalities must be reported utilizing the Fire Fatality Data Collection Hub provided by the National Fire Marshal's Association.
- The goal of this form is to provide states with a repository for information and analysis of fatal fires.
- All Fire Fatalities must be reported utilizing the Fire Fatality Data Collection Hub provided by the National Fire Marshal's Association.
Legal Basis - Under Georgia Code Title 25, Chapter 2, Section 25-2-32, all fire incidents - including those resulting in fatalities must be formally reported to the State Fire Marshal's Office using approved methods.