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…
VFD receives new SCBA gear and monitoring systems
Release: SPLOST Funds Purchase of New Valdosta Fire Department Airpacks to Improve Accountability and Safety of Firefighters The Valdosta Fire Department recently received its first phase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units. The SCBAs…
Bailey Holt named Firefighter of the Year
Release: The Exchange Club of Valdosta has named Lowndes County Fire Rescue Firefighter Bailey Holt Firefighter of the Year. Holt began her career with Lowndes County Fire Rescue in March of 2019 as firefighter 1…
GA firefighter steals over $3,000 from fire department
Release: GBI Arrests Firefighter for Theft JANUARY 04, 2021 Hartwell, GA (January 4, 2021) – The GBI has arrested Nicholas Leard, 38, of Lavonia, Georgia on five counts of felony theft by taking. On Monday, December…
VFD brings Azalea Drive fire under control
Release: Valdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Azalea Drive On Sunday, December 27, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 1714 Azalea Drive. The call came in…
VFD holds annual Shop with a Firefighter event
Release: VFD holds Annual Shop with a Firefighter Event On Tuesday, December 15, the Valdosta Fire Department held their annual Shop with a Firefighter event at the Walmart Supercenter on Norman Drive. The purpose of…
Valdosta’s “Shop with a Cop” programs return
Release: Valdosta’s Public Safety Personnel Provide Youth with Happier Holidays The Valdosta Police Department and the Valdosta Fire Department are collecting donations for their annual Shop with a Cop and Shop with a Firefighter programs. The purpose of these…
VFD announces four new Sergeants
Release: VFD Hosts Promotion Ceremony The Valdosta City Fire Department promoted four Firefighter to Sergeant at a promotion ceremony held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, in the Women’s Building, located at 1409 N Patterson St.…
VFD opens 2020 Valdosta Citizens Fire Academy
Release: Registration Opens for 2020 Citizens Fire Academy In September, the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) will host its Annual Citizens Fire Academy designed to educate the residential and business communities about the services provided by…