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…
VFD hosts 9/11 Memorial 5K Run
VALDOSTA - A 9/11 Memorial 5K Road Race will be held in Downtown Valdosta by the VFD for the public to run, walk, and honor. Release: The Valdosta Fire Department will host a 9/11 Memorial…
VFD respond to structure fires with help from…
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department responded to and extinguished two structure fires with the help of the Valdosta Police Department. Release: On Monday, August 29, 2022, at 04:57 P.M., the Valdosta Fire Department responded…
City of Valdosta announces new Deputy Fire Chief
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta congratulates Marcus Haynes on the promotion as the new City's Deputy Fire Chief. Release: The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce the promotion of Marcus Haynes as the…
Occupant rescued in Valdosta structure fire
VALDOSTA - A coordinated effort from the Valdosta Fire Department, Lowndes County 911, and SGMC EMS, helped save an occupant from a structure fire on Kirkwood Cir. in Valdosta. Release: On Tuesday, July 05, 2022,…
Valdosta Tactical Unit hosts active shooter training
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Dept. Tactical Operation Unit hosted the Valdosta Fire Department in joint active shooter training. According to the City of Valdosta Facebook page, the Tactical Operation Unit and the Valdosta Fire…
VFD receives state license to assist in medical…
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department received licensing from the state to assist in medical care enhancing community aid. Release: The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) recently received an EMS Agency License from the Georgia Department…
VFD firefighters complete advanced training course
VALDOSTA - Two Valdosta city firefighters recently completed the Georgia Smoke Diver advanced firefighter training coarse. Release: Valdosta City Fire Sergeant Ricardo Garcia and Valdosta City Fire Lieutenant Nick Bishop recently became two of only…
VFD demonstrates rope rescue technique
Photo: Lieutenant Nick Bishop demonstrates what is referred to as pickoff to “rescue” a fellow firefighter. VALDOSTA - Lieutenant Nick Bishop with the Valdosta Fire Department recently demonstrated a rope rescue technique at the Daniel…