~ Congrats Swann Family ~

It is with great pleasure that I announce a new addition to the Walton County Fire Rescue Family.  FF/DE Jimmy Swann and wife Amanda welcomed into this world a Son Tuesday 31 August 2010. Tucker James Swann, 9 lbs 19 1/2" long and all are doing well!




OK - Those of you who wanted to get your First Responder certification, and missed out on the last class, now have the opportunity to achieve that goal.  Lt. Chris Finch will be hosting another First Responder class beginning the first part of September.  Classes will be held the same as last, twice a week from 1800-2200 hrs at Station 14.  For additional information or to sign up, contact Lt. Finch by 08 September 2010. 

Phone (678) 345-4938 or Eemail chris.finch@co.walton.ga.us




Members of Nordiccold will be hosting an 8-Hr HAZMAT refresher course as well as a "Live" Ammonia Release Drill for all with a desire to attend.  Locations for the classroom portion will be the Roswell Fire Training Academy as well as the McDonough / Henry County Public Safety Bldg and will be held on Monday and Tuesday 27 & 28 Sept 2010 beginning at 0800 hrs on each day.  Wednesday 29 Sept 2010 will be the "Live" Ammonia Release Drill and this will be held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, again, beginning at 0800 hrs.  Please click here to view the formal invitation.




Make sure you check the calendar for more training info

 

Burn Ban In Affect
Every year a burn ban goes into affect May 1st and lasts until Sept 30th.  No outside burning of any kind at any time.  For further information call 1-800-OK2BURN