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The Fourth of July and other celebrations can be fun times with great memories. But each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) wants to make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. “We don’t want you to spend your July 4th in the emergency room,” said Assistant Chief & Fire Marshal Tim Connell. “If used improperly fireworks can result in severe burns, blindness, scars and even...

Two Thomasville Fire Rescue trainees recently graduated from the Georgia Fire Academy in Forsyth, Georgia. One of the recruits, Kaitlyn Brinson, was presented with the most prestigious award a graduate can receive, The Pinnacle Award. Brinson and fellow graduate Jacob Johnston graduated from the Basic Firefighter Training program through the Georgia Fire Academy on May 10th. “Completing this training program is quite the accomplishment. It truly defines one’s ability as they enter...

Since 1966, most states have been changing the clocks twice a year in order to save an hour of daylight. Daylight savings time will begin at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 10th. While you’re changing your clocks, Thomasville Fire Rescue wants you to think about an important way to move fire safety forward as well. “This is a good time to remind everyone that all homes should have working smoke alarms on every floor. You should also have smoke alarms in every bedroom and in the hallway...

THOMASVILLE, GA – January 30, 2019– Thomasville Fire Rescue recently held their annual Firefighters’ Appreciation Banquet and, as part of the evening’s festivities, presented several awards for distinguished service. Earning the Life Saving Medal were Firefighters Keifer Barnes, Miles Howard and Branden Smith; Engineers Kevin Butler, Jonathan Conner, Chance Holt, and Ernest Moore; Lieutenants John Harper and Mark Nelms; and Captains Jonathan Paschall and Scott Suber....

Exciting celebrations and bright light displays are staples of the holiday season. However, such beautiful displays can also pose safety risks. With the holiday season upon us, Thomasville Fire Rescue would like to stress to the community the importance of fire safety during the holidays. Each year during the holiday season, home fires turn festive celebrations into devastation. Electrical distribution or lighting equipment has been the culprit in 43% of home Christmas tree fires. Three...

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) is partnering with the Thomasville Professional Firefighter Association (TPFFA) to raise public awareness for important health issues. In the spirit of TFR’s motto, “Every home. Every life,” the Association is spearheading an effort during the month of November to raise funds for both the Alzheimer’s Association and to also fund TFR’s Community Risk Reduction Program. “Our purpose in doing this is to raise funds that will help us continue life...

Assistant Chief - Paramedic Mark E. Sealy with Thomasville Fire Rescue was recently recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. This distinction is an honor held by only a few EMS professionals nationwide. Sealy first earned his NREMT in 1997. He was one of the first members of TFR to become certified as first an Emergency Medical Technician and then later as a...

Thomasville Fire Rescue’s Chief of Training Craig Dukes recently completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Chief Training Officer” (CTO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on October 2, 2018 to confer the designation. Receiving the designation makes Dukes one of only 124 Certified Training Officers worldwide. “I am very honored to receive such a distinguished designation,” said Dukes. “Earning this distinction shows that as a...

The Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) has named the new Board of Directors who will oversee the affairs of the association, and one of Thomasville Fire Rescue’s own was appointed to the new board. Craig Dukes, TFR’s Chief of Training, was elected to serve as Director at Large of the eight-person board and will serve for a term of two years. Dukes is excited to be named a member of GSFA’s new board of directors. “Words do not express my appreciation for the opportunity...

On September 11, 2001, over 3,000 people were killed during terrorist attacks involving airliners aimed at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and in a thwarted attempt that crashed in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania. The 3,000 individuals who lost their lives that day included 343 firefighters, 63 police officers and eight emergency medical technicians who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the attack on the World Trade Center. On September...

Thomasville Fire Rescue’s Tim Connell was among 79 fellow fire professionals from around the state to receive certification from the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Connell, who serves as TFR’s Fire Marshal, was awarded the certification of Georgia Fire Chief during GAFC’s 2018 Spring Executive Training Session held in Savannah last month. “This program is divided into three types of certifications,” said Chris Bowman, Fire Chief. “These include Georgia Volunteer...

The winter holiday season is here and for many, that brings celebrations with friends and families. Unfortunately, it also brings an increased fire risk. According to Thomasville Fire Rescue, you can still enjoy the festivities safely by following a few simple tips to keep your holidays bright and filled with your seasonal favorites. “The best thing you can do to keep your home, property and family safe is to be sure you have a working smoke detector,” said TFR Fire Marshal Tim...