THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
LCFR firefighter named Firefighter of the Year
LOWNDES CO. - A Lowndes County Fire Rescue firefighter has been named the 2023 Firefighter of the Year by the Exchange Club of Valdosta. Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue Firefighter Bowen Brooks has been named…
Lowndes Fire Rescue, Sheriff’s Office hosts combined training
LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes Co. Fire Rescue and Sheriff's Office hosts a combined training event to strengthen the departments relationships. Release: Over the last several weeks, Firefighters and Deputies with Lowndes County Fire Rescue…
LCFR receives equipment donation from Corteva Agriscience
LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County Fire Rescue recently received an equipment donation from Corteva Agriscience. Release: On June 1st, Corteva Agriscience, located on Rocky Ford Road, donated two quick response hazardous materials decontamination showers…
LCFR holds joint hazardous materials drill
LOWNDES CO. - Lowndes County emergency personnel participated in a joint hazardous materials drill to evaluate responses. Release: On December 19th, emergency personnel with Lowndes County Fire Rescue, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, and South Georgia…
Local emergency agencies attend railway safety training
LOWNDES, CO. - LCFR, VFD, and other local emergency personnel attended a railway safety trainging course. Release: This week, emergency responders with Lowndes County Fire Rescue, Valdosta Fire Department, and other safety and response-related agencies…
LCFR congradulates new EMS Instructor
LOWNDES CO. - Lowndes County Fire Rescue congratulates the new State of Georgia Emergency Medical Services Instructor. Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue would like to congratulate Lieutenant Joey Herndon on his recent licensure as a…
Lowndes County Fire Rescue on Fire Safety Week
LOWNDES CO. - Lowndes County Fire Rescue teams up with the NFPA® to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to…
LCFR trains for flammable liquid fires
LOWNDES CO. - Lowndes County Fire Rescue firefighters participated in a flammable liquids and pressurized tanks fire training. Release: Over the last week, firefighters at Lowndes County Fire Rescue participated in training for response to…