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Update: Burger King Fire Extinguished in Calhoun; One Person Treated for Smoke Inhalation

UPDATE (5:40 P.M.): According to Calhoun Fire, the investigation into the Burger King fire is underway. The fire is extinguished. There was one patient that had smoke inhalation, but did not seek additional treatment other than being checked out by EMS. Brent Jones will ...

Gordon County Firefighters Awarded Medal of Valor for Rescuing Woman from House Fire

Four members of Gordon County Fire Rescue were honored Tuesday night with the department’s highest recognition, the Medal of Valor, for their heroic actions during a house fire rescue in Plainville. The awards were presented during a meeting of the Gordon County Board of Commissioners ...

Gordon County Fire Rescue Now Hiring Recruit Firefighters

Gordon County Fire Rescue is now accepting applications for recruit firefighters, with the hiring window open from February 5 through March 20. The department is offering a starting salary of $46,328 per year, along with a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays annually, ...

Calhoun Firefighters Gain Hands-On Experience Ahead of City Recreation Center Demolition

Calhoun Fire Department firefighters recently had the opportunity to participate in real-world, hands-on training at the City Recreation Center prior to its scheduled demolition. During the exercises, firefighters practiced breaching masonry walls using only hand tools, cutting through metal walls with demolition saws, and conducting ...

Two Calhoun Firefighters Promoted to Lieutenant

Calhoun, GA — The Calhoun Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of two dedicated personnel. Fire Engineers Dustin Hall and Cody Benton have officially been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Hall and Benton were recognized for their outstanding commitment to service, leadership, ...

Calhoun Firefighters Quickly Contain Industrial Blaze at Amcor Facility

CALHOUN, GA — Fire crews responded swiftly to an industrial fire Tuesday evening at the Amcor facility on Highway 41 South, limiting damage and preventing further risk to the business and its employees. According to Calhoun Fire Department Chief of Training Nathan Saylors, firefighters were ...

2 Firefighters Injured In Commercial Fire Saturday Morning In Whitfield County

Two firefighters were injured while battling a blaze at a commercial building in Whitfield County on Saturday morning. The fire broke out just before 9 a.m. on Atlantic Drive. The Whitfield County Fire Department reports the firefighters suffered chemical burns but have since been ...