VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Valdosta Public Safety Departments partner with VSU Social…
Release: This semester, Valdosta State University students are getting hands-on experience working with the Valdosta Fire and Police to create a social media strategy plan for each department. Recognizing that organizations all over the world…
Fire Chief, Exec Trainer Kickoff Community Xccelerator
VALDOSTA — Participants in the Community Xccelerator kicked off their first session on Tuesday, August 13 and were introduced to Valdosta Fire Department Chief Brian Boutwell and John Maxwell Executive Director, Lynne Brown. Chief Boutwell…
VFD Responds to House Fire on Wells Street…
City of Valdosta Press Release: The Valdosta Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire at 6:40 AM on Monday, August 27, 2018. Engine 1 arrived at 110 Wells Street at 6:44 AM, and…
Valdosta Fire Department offers tips on Firework Safety…
City of Valdosta Press Release: July 4th is fast approaching. Captain James Clinkscales, VFD Fire Marshal, would like all Valdosta citizens to keep a few key things in mind to help everyone have a safe holiday.…
VFD Firefighters Give Burns the Boot
City of Valdosta Press Release: The Valdosta Fire Department will kick off the annual “Give Burns the Boot” drive on Thursday, May 10, joining more than 100 other fire departments throughout the state of Georgia…
VFD Responds to Structure Fire
Photo: Valdosta Fire Department Facebook VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1103 Timber Line Drive Tuesday evening. The first unit arrived on scene at 7:24 p.m. and the fire…
VFD Offers 2nd Annual Citizens Fire Academy
VALDOSTA -- The Valdosta Fire Department is once again fighting fire with knowledge through its 2nd Annual Citizens Fire Academy, which will educate citizens on the services provided by the VFD, increase fire and life-safety awareness,…
Valdosta Fire Chief Rice Announces Retirement
Valdosta, GA- Valdosta Fire Chief J.D. Rice has announced his retirement from the City of Valdosta, effective December 31, 2013, after 21 years at the City of Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) and more than 35 years…