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1. How do I register my child for a sport?

There are currently two ways to register with the Warner Robins Recreation Department. You can come into our office and register in person or online.

2. What is needed to register?

If your child has not participated in athletics with us then we will need a copy of either the child’s Birth Certificate, Passport, or Military I.D. You will also need a form of payment at the time of registration.

3. What forms of payment do you accept?

We take cash, check, money order, and debit or credit cards (except American Express). Please note that any check or money order must be for the exact amount.

4. What do I have to do to be a coach / team mom / team dad?

We encourage parents to participate. In order to work with the children in any capacity you will be required to pass a background check. You will also need to fill out the appropriate coaches or team parent application. The background check will have to be notarized.

5. Will the Warner Robins Recreation Department provide a notary for my background check?

Yes, just hold off on signing the bottom of the form until you are in front of one of our notaries, and bring your I.D.

6. To play on a church team do I have to be a member of that church?

Yes, you must be an attending member of the church that you are registered to play with.

7. Is it possible to rent a field / pool for an event?

We do allow rental of some of our fields for different types of events including outside tournaments or church / company fun-days. Also available for rental during the summer months is Fountain Pool. Please call our office at 478-293-1070 for details or to check and see if a specific date is available.

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1. How do I report a fire hazard such as a blocked fire lane, locked exit doors, bars on windows with no quick-release latch, etc.?

Contact our Administration Office at 478-293-1020.

2. How do I report fire hazards such as weeds, overgrown trees, or debris?

Contact Code Enforcement at 478-302-5509.

3. How do I report a possible swimming pool related code violation such as a green pool, no pool barriers, etc.?

Contact Code Enforcement at 478-302-5509

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1. Does the Warner Robins Fire Department offer first aid or CPR classes?

Many of our firefighters are certified CPR instructors. Please contact our Administration Office at 478-293-1020 for additional information.

2. How can I request a Warner Robins Fire Department safety presentation at my school, church, business, event, etc.?

Please fill out a request safety presentation form.

3. How can I request the Warner Robins Fire Department Smoke House at my school, church, business, event, etc?

Please fill out a request safety presentation form.

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1. Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?

Units are dispatched according to information received by dispatch. Many times the type of situation found upon arrival is very different from the situation dispatched. And, part of responding to an emergency situation means being prepared to deal with the worst case scenario. Discovering that we need more units upon arrival is often too late. Experience has taught us that it’s better to have too much help than not enough.

2. Why do fire trucks respond to motor vehicle accidents?

Automobile accidents present other hazards such as potential fire, ruptured fuel tanks, undeployed airbags, and/or the presence of hazardous materials. If any occupants are trapped they will begin the extrication (removal) process. Since all of our firefighters are trained as medical first responders, they can begin assessing an injured party’s condition and assist in providing treatment prior to the arrival of ambulance personnel. Additionally, all fire apparatus carry extrication tools.

3. Why does the fire department respond to medical emergencies and not just paramedics?

Our firefighters are trained as medical first responders. With our stations in close proximity, we can often arrive prior to the ambulance and begin life saving techniques. It is the department policy to send a company on all life threatening calls such as heart attacks, trouble breathing, possible strokes, vehicle accidents, etc. These personnel do basic emergency medical treatment, assist the ambulance crew with equipment, patient assessment, and transportation. All of our personnel on these companies are state certified to at least the emergency medical technician level and some are paramedics.

4. Why do fire trucks with full lights and sirens go through red lights at intersections and after they go through they turn off their lights and slow down?

Emergency lights and siren are used only when responding to a call. Sometimes several units are dispatched to the same incident. When the first unit arrives on scene they may assess the situation and inform the dispatcher they can handle the emergency. All other responding units are then cancelled and put back into service waiting to take another call.

5. When I see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and sirens while I am driving, what should I do?

State law, and common sense, dictates that vehicles yield to emergency vehicles that are operating their emergency lights and siren. Emergency vehicle drivers are taught to pass on the left, whenever possible, when responding in an emergency mode. When safe, slow down, pull over to the right, and stop. However, there are circumstances where that may not be possible (if you car is already stopped, and you don't have anywhere to pull over). Simply stay put until the emergency vehicle goes around you. If you are blocking the route of the emergency vehicle, and you are able to pull ahead and over into a clear area, use your turn signal to indicate your intentions and proceed at a safe speed. Never slam on the brakes and stop in the middle of the road when you see apparatus approaching. Make no sudden moves.

If an emergency vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, you should pull over and stop. You have no idea if they are proceeding down the road, or are planning on turning into a driveway or intersection right in front of you. You are not required to slow down or pull over for emergency vehicles that are responding in the opposite direction on a divided highway.

Do not tailgate, draft, or follow a responding apparatus closely. Not only is this illegal, but you run the risk of collision as vehicles pull back out into traffic after the emergency vehicle goes by.

6. Why do firefighters break windows and cut holes in roofs when the fire is inside a building? It seems that they are causing more damage than the fire.

Fire in a building creates a tremendous amount of heat and smoke. In many instances, firefighters must remove this heat and smoke before they can get close enough to extinguish the fire. The reduced heat and improved visibility allow firefighters to safely and quickly rescue trapped occupants and extinguish the fire.

Heat and smoke rise, so cutting a hole in the roof and breaking out windows in strategic locations allows the smoke to vent upwards allowing cool air to enter the structure from below. We call this ventilation. When a hole is made in the roof, dark smoke and dangerous superheated gases escape because heat and smoke rise. This makes it much easier for the firefighters in the building to see. It also reduces the possibilities of backdraft (an explosion of heated gases) and flashover.

Another reason is to see how far the fire has progressed. One of the fastest avenues through which fires spread is the attic. Heat and smoke rise into the attic where fire can move quickly. Firefighters may go ahead of the fire on a roof, cut holes to access the attic and stop the fire from spreading. By venting the window of a room that’s on fire, it actually helps to contain the fire to the room of origin. Otherwise, heated gases spread throughout the inside of a structure. Breaking a window really prevents more damage than it appears to cause.

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1. What qualifications are needed to be a Warner Robins firefighter?

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a High School Diploma or GED. During the interview process, the applicant must pass a physical fitness test, entrance lab, background investigation, and evaluation. No previous training is required.

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1. How do I check my smoke detector?

Every smoke detector has a test button that is usually located in the center of the detector. Press the test button and hold for a few seconds. If it is working correctly, the alarm will sound and will automatically stop after a few more seconds. Remember to check your batteries monthly and change the batteries in your smoke detector once a year.

2. How do I refill, recharge, or check my fire extinguisher?

Warner Robins Fire Department does not fill or check fire extinguishers. Please consult the yellow pages under fire safety equipment for a company capable of providing this service.

3. Do you give fire extinguisher training to local businesses?

Yes. This is a free service we provide that can be set up upon request. Please contact the Administrative Office at 478-293-1020.

4. Does the Warner Robins Fire Department give out smoke detectors?

Yes. Smoke detectors are donated to our department by local businesses and grants. Please call the Administration Office at 478-293-1020 to see if we have any smoke detectors available.

5. Do you install / check smoke detectors?

Yes. Please call Station One / Fire Headquarters at 478-293-1031 to make an appointment.

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1. Does the fire department do free blood pressure checks?

Any Warner Robins Fire Station will do free blood pressure checks without an appointment granted that station personnel are at the station and not on a call.

2. Does the Warner Robins Fire Department install car seats?

The Warner Robins Fire Department currently has three certified car seat technicians. Our technicians would be happy to teach parents and care givers how to properly install safety seats into their vehicle. Please call 478-293-1020 for more information.

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1. How do I find out the closest fire hydrant from my house for my insurance company?

Fire hydrants are generally located at roughly 500 foot intervals in residential neighborhoods and can typically be found at intersections. If you are unable to locate the fire hydrant closest to your home, please contact Station One / Fire Headquarters at 478-293-1031.

2. Who do I call to report a broken hydrant?

Contact the Warner Robins Water Department at 478-929-1903.

3. Who do I notify about a fire hydrant covered with weeds or brush?

Please contact Code Enforcement at 478-929-6927 or fire headquarters at 478-293-1031.

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1. Who do I call to schedule an environmental assessment on a piece of property?

Contact the Administration Office at 478-293-1020.

2. Our building will have the fire alarm taken off line for service, who do I contact?

Your fire alarm company should handle communications with local authorities. However, it is also a good idea to contact Central Dispatch at 478-542-2000.

3. How do I get a business or home inspection?

Contact our Administration Office at 478-293-1020. Inspections are done by appointment only.

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1. Does the fire department fill or empty pools?

The Warner Robins Fire Department does not provide this service.

2. What is Warner Robins Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating?

The Warner Robins Fire Department currently has an ISO rating of 3.

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1. Can I burn yard waste?

Yes, but you need permission from Warner Robins Fire Department to do so on each occasion. Please call Headquarters at 478-293-1031.

2. Are fire pits or backyard fireplaces like chimineas allowed within the city limits?

Yes. Fire pits and backyard fireplaces are allowed in the City of Warner Robins.

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1. How do I contact a city/county department?

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

Use the FAQs module to easily find answers to the questions you ask the most.

3. What do I do, if I am interested in joining a City of Warner robins Board?

Fill out the form below, if you are interested in joining a City of Warner Robins Board?

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1. What is natural gas?

Natural gas is formed deep underground, usually in areas around coal and oil. The raw form of natural gas that we use for energy is called methane. Other substances found in natural gas, such as butane, propane, and ethane, are removed before we use the methane gas that we call natural gas in appliances or equipment.

2. How was natural gas created?

The natural gas we use was formed millions of years ago when organic matter was buried in the earth and ocean floor. Over time, thick layers of mud, sand, silt and rock settled over the matter, pushing it deeper and deeper into the earth’s crust. As the layers of matter built up, pressure and heat from the shifting surface of the earth filled the resulting cracks and crevices with oil and natural gas.

3. Is natural gas safe?

Yes! Natural gas has a very limited range of flammability. This means that it takes just the right mixture of air and natural gas before it can burn. Also, natural gas is lighter than air, so it usually will safely rise and disperse into the air if it is allowed to vent freely. Even with this in mind, it is very important to understand natural gas and to be aware of safety tips concerning its use. Most accidents occur because of lack of knowledge that leads to unsafe equipment or appliances, not because natural gas itself is unsafe.

4. What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can occur when coal, wood, propane, kerosene or natural gas is improperly or incompletely burned. To burn properly natural gas must mix with the right amount of air and be ignited by a spark or flame. Light or early exposure may cause headaches, drowsiness, ear ringing, nausea, blurred vision or chest pains. Heavy or prolonged exposure can result in serious health effects or death.

Carbon monoxide can be produced from natural gas when a heater, stove or furnace is malfunctioning or when a gas grill is used indoors without proper ventilation. To protect your household, make sure all your gas appliances are correctly installed and inspected annually.

Carbon monoxide is also produced in vehicle exhaust. The leading cause of carbon monoxide poisoning is from vehicle exhaust in a closed area or garage. Always open your garage door before starting your engine and never allow your vehicles to idle inside a garage or enclosed space.

5. Who uses natural gas?

Demand for natural gas in the United States continues to grow. Residential consumers as well as commercial, industrial and electric generation customers know that it’s safe, reliable and efficient. Approximately 23 percent of the energy consumption of the U.S. comes from natural gas. Over one-half of the homes in the U.S. use natural gas as their main heating fuel.

Natural gas is also an essential raw material for many common products, such as: paints, fertilizer, plastics, antifreeze, dyes, photographic film, medicines, and explosives. We also get propane, a fuel we use in many of our backyard barbecue grills, when we process natural gas.

Industry depends on it. Natural gas has thousands of uses. It's used to produce steel, glass, paper, clothing, brick, electricity and much more!

Homes use it too. More than 61.9 million homes use natural gas to fuel stoves, furnaces, water heaters, clothes dryers and other household appliances. It is also used to roast coffee, smoke meats, bake bread and much more.

6. Why is natural gas considered the clean fuel?

Of all fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), natural gas burns the cleanest. This means that it produces very few pollutants (smoke) when it is used as fuel, keeping the air and our environment clean. In the near future, for example, as more cars, trucks and buses run on compressed natural gas, these vehicles will produce only one-half of one percent of the carbon monoxide that gasoline-powered engines now produce.

7. Why is natural gas considered cost-efficient and reliable?

Natural gas is a cost-efficient energy source because it converts most of the fuel as it burns (about 90%) directly into energy that can be used to heat homes or operate appliances. And, because most of the pipes that deliver natural gas are buried underground, they are extremely reliable and unlikely to lose their ability to work during any type of weather.

8. How does natural gas get to my home or business?

Gas companies use huge pipelines to transfer natural gas to communities nationwide. Around 2 million miles of underground pipes are used for this amazing delivery system. Once harvested, cleaned, and processed, natural gas travels under pressure through these pipelines at about 15 miles per hour.

After the natural gas reaches the City of Warner Robins gate station, the pressure is reduced and mercaptan is added (giving it that all-too-familiar rotten egg smell). The gas then moves through plastic and steel pipes to neighborhoods and flows into narrow service lines for homes and businesses.

9. How does my gas provider know how much gas I use?

You’ll have to look around outside your home or building to find your gas meter. It has a row of four dials on its face and two additional dials underneath those four. The pointers on the dials record the amount of energy you’re using in hundreds of cubic feet. Your gas provider charges you for the “therms” you use, based on the cubic feet your meter is recording. “Therms” represent the amount of heat that the gas can produce, or its BTU (British Thermal Unit). To put it simply, the fewer therms that you use each month, the lower your gas bill will be, and vice versa.

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1. What is a stormwater user fee?

A stormwater user fee is a charge for stormwater services provided by the City to all residential and non-residential properties in the service area. The service area is all properties within the Warner Robins limits. The revenue that is collected is a user fee system such as a SW Utility can only be utilized for provision of stormwater management services.

2. What is the stormwater user fee charge based on for a property?

The stormwater user fee charge is based on the amount of impervious surface on a parcel. Impervious surfaces are typically manmade features on a property that cannot absorb rainfall including rooftops, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.

The square footage of impervious surface on a property has a direct correlation to the stormwater runoff characteristics for the parcel including runoff volume, velocity, discharge rate and pollutant concentration. Increased runoff volume, velocity, discharge rate and pollutant concentration place a greater demand on the City drainage system to safely and efficiently convey runoff from the parcel.

As such, one can deduce that larger parcels with greater amounts of impervious area will be charged a higher user fee based on the relative demand placed on the City's drainage system and the increased service level provided to that parcel.

3. Isn't the stormwater fee just another tax?

No, a stormwater user fee is not a tax. Although the stormwater user charge is an additional fee to residents and businesses for stormwater services, it is not based on the assessed value of a property like a tax. Furthermore, all the stormwater user fee revenues must be spent on stormwater and drainage related issues whereas General Fund Tax Revenues are not subject to such restrictions.

4. What if I have a detention pond or some other stormwater control on my property to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff on the city's drainage system?

Customers can apply for and secure credits against their stormwater user fee charge by following the procedures outlined in the SW Utility Credit Manual.

5. How did the City pay for the cost of stormwater management before now?

The City has traditionally paid for the costs of managing stormwater runoff by allocation a portion of property taxes to the stormwater management program.

6. Why not continue to fund the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) with property taxes?

The cost of managing stormwater runoff has significantly increased in the past few years. As a result, more resources are needed to continue to meet the needs and priorities of the City's SWMP. In order to fund the future SWMP, the City will either have to raise taxes and reduce other services to "free up" existing tax revenues, or establish a stormwater user fee system. Typically, home owners provide a majority of the property tax revenues. However a majority of impervious surface area in a community is typically associated with non-residential properties. As such, an increase in property taxes will likely not be an equitable way to apportion the SWMP cost to the customer base. The SW Utility apportions the SWMP costs in an equitable manner to the parcels that place the greatest demand on the City drainage system and SWMP.

7. How will the stormwater user fee charge be calculated?

The city has developed a detailed rate structure that apportions costs to properties in a fair and equitable method based on the relative demand (or amount of storm water runoff contribution) that a parcel places on the city drainage system and SWMP. Customers' user fee bill will be calculated based on the customer classes. There are the basic customer classes, residential and non-residential. Non-residential customers are referred to as non-single family residential (NSFR) customers. NSFR customers have a parcel-specific bill based on how much impervious surface is associated with the parcel. The impervious surface is associated with the parcel.

The customer will be billed $4.25 for each 3,000 square foot increment of impervious surface (or portion thereof) per month. For example, if a customer has 63,000 square feet (sf) of impervious surface, the bill will be $89.25 per month (63,000 sf / 3000 = 21 x $4.25 per month). Residential customers are billed a flat rate based on the class of residential development that they reside in. Customers with traditional detached housed on individual lots are referred to as detached single family residential (DSFR) customers. Those customers that live in condominiums, town homes, duplexes, triplexes, etc. are referred to as attached residential (AR) customers. Finally, residents who live in manufactured homes are referred to as manufactured home (MH) customers.

DSFR customers will receive a flat rate monthly bill of $4.25. AR customers will receive a monthly bill of $3.06. Finally, MH customers will receive a bill of $1.57 per month. The bills for AR and MH customers were developed based on the average impervious surface area of an AR or MH residence compared to the average impervious surface are of a DSFR residence. The lower fees reflect the smaller impervious area footprint of a typical AR or MH residence.

8. Is anyone exempt from the charges?

Unlike property taxes, no property is exempt from the stormwater user fee charge. The exceptions are those properties that are Georgia Department of Transportation roadways, underdeveloped properties (i.e. no impervious surfaces on the property) and those properties that do not ultimately discharge stormwater runoff to the City drainage system either directly or indirectly.

9. What will be the frequency of billing and the billing mechanism?

The stormwater user fee charge will be added to the existing monthly Public Utilities bill provided by the city to its customers for water, sewer, gas and sanitation services.