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 announces temporary closure of Station 3 for…
City of Valdosta Press Release: The Valdosta Fire Department has announced the temporary closing of Fire Station 3 located at 1611 Ulmer Drive, due to renovations. Engine 3 which is normally housed at Station 3…
Valdosta Fire offers Grilling Safety tips ahead of…
City of Valdosta Press Release: It’s that time of the year when the Valdosta Fire Department urges the citizens of Valdosta to be safe around the grill. According to Fire Chief Freddie Broome, July is…
Valdosta Fire Department welcomes ten new firefighter recruits
City of Valdosta Press Release: On Saturday, June 23, the Valdosta Fire Department held a family and friends welcoming day for new fire recruits. The purpose of the event is for the community to come…
Valdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on…
City of Valdosta Press Release: The Valdosta Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1309 Baytree Road early Sunday Morning. The call came in around 12:24 a.m. The first fire unit arrived and reported…
VSU students partner with VFD to study physical…
City of Valdosta Press Release: This summer, several Valdosta State University students and their professor are learning the daily tasks of firefighters and the physical demands of their job. The Valdosta Fire Department and Lowndes…
VFD Prepares for Shop with a Firefighter
City of Valdosta: The Valdosta Fire Department is also bringing holiday cheer to children through its Shop with a Firefighter program, which will take place Dec. 12 at 7 p.m, at the Walmart Supercenter located…
FBI Video Analysis: “Persons of Interest” not near…
VALDOSTA - Two years before federal investigators ended their review of the Kendrick Johnson case, the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that two “persons of interest” were not near the high school student when he…
Young Hero Honored
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: VALDOSTA -- A young hero received recognition from the Valdosta Fire Department. Valdosta Fire Chief Freddie Broome honored Najee Harris, age 14, with a commemorative fire challenge coin at the…