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 Fire Department to host “Fill the Boot”…
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department will host its annual Muscular Dystrophy Association “Fill the Boot” Drive this weekend to raise money to benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout the Valdosta area.…
VFD Responds to House Fire on Wells Street…
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire at 6:40 a.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018. Engine 1 arrived at 110 Wells Street at 6:44 a.m., and reported heavy smoke…
VFD stresses importance of smoke alarms after house…
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a house fire at 401 N. Forrest Street. The call came in at 10:34 p.m. and the first fire unit arrived at 10:36 p.m.…
Valdosta Fire Chief Broome Gets Big Appointment
By Robin Postell Valdosta Fire Chief Freddie Broome was appointed Georgia State Director representing Georgia with the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs. The Southeastern division includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico,…
VFD stresses importance of smoke alarms after house…
City of Valdosta Press Release: On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a house fire at 401 N. Forrest Street. The call came in at 10:34 p.m. and the first fire…
VFD wins Annual Battle of the Badges Blood…
City of Valdosta Press Release: On Thursday, July 26, the Valdosta Fire and Police Departments hosted the Annual Battle of the Badges — Guns vs. Hoses — Blood Drive. The friendly interdepartmental competition, which was…
VFD partners with the University of Houston in…
City of Valdosta Press Release: The Valdosta Fire Department and the University of Houston have partnered to create a survey for firefighters and EMS personnel as part of a new research initiative to better understand…
Valdosta Fire Department: Help to prevent home electrical…
City of Valdosta Press Release: Electrical failure or malfunctions of electrical equipment or wiring account for almost 34,000 home fires, on average, per year and result in roughly 440 deaths and $1.3 billion in direct property…