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 acquires new Haz-Mat Decontamination System with grant…
Release: The Valdosta Fire Department recently purchased an Enhanced Decon System through a GEMA Grant that will help effectively decontaminate personnel after a Haz-Mat Incident. Although these incidents aren’t a frequent call, it is essential for…
VFD will host Annual Citizens Fire Academy
Release: The Valdosta Fire Department increases fire and life safety awareness with its Annual Citizens Fire Academy which is set to start on September 7. The event is to educate the community about services provided…
VFD responds to commercial fire on Gil Harbin…
Release: On Thursday, August 5, 2021, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 503 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd. The call came in from dispatch at 05:43 A.M. The first…
Valdosta Fire Dept. offers tips on dealing with…
Metro 17 Valdosta has shared a heat warning PSA video featuring Lt. Dereck Willis of the Valdosta Fire Department providing health and safety tips. See the video below, or visit: https://youtu.be/q-Fk6RKUTug
Valdosta Fire Department responds to structure fire on…
Release: On Sunday, July 25, 2021, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 1505 East Park Avenue, Unit A-2. The call came in from dispatch at 2:02 P.M. The…
Valdosta Fire Department to host 9/11 Memorial 5-K…
Release: In remembrance of the events that transpired on September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the 20th anniversary, The Valdosta Fire Department will host a 9/11 Memorial 5K Run on September 11, 2021. The…
Valdosta cooking fire displaces five from home
Release: Valdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Fresno Street On Saturday, May 29, The Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 1650 Fresno Street. The call came in…
Valdosta structure fire on Chadwyck Drive
Release: Valdosta Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Structure Fire on Chadwyck Drive On Saturday, May 29, 2021, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 4079 Chadwyck Drive. Neighbors…