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July 15 is recognized as "National Pet Fire Safety Day." This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and provides them with proven prevention measures to ensure their safety. In 2009, The American Kennel Club teamed up with the ADT Security Services and the National Volunteer Fire Council to establish National Pet Fire Safety Day, a day devoted to educating pet owners on how to keep their pets safe in the event of an...

Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), celebrated his 71st birthday this week, reflecting on a legacy and impact that spans generations. Thomasville Fire Rescue celebrated Sparky’s birthday with Downtown preschool students, including a special visit from Chase the Police Dog, Sparky’s best friend. “Many children in Thomasville are familiar with Sparky the Fire Dog, so we wanted to create a fun birthday celebration,” mentioned...

It's almost time to "spring forward" to save an hour of daylight, a practice most states have followed since the 1960s. Daylight saving time officially starts this weekend, specifically Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 am. As you gear up to reset the clocks around your home, Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) would like to remind you that it's also the perfect opportunity to practice fire safety and check your smoke alarms. "As you're adjusting the clocks throughout your home, it just makes sense to...

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) Chief Tim Connell was recently sworn in as a Deputy Fire Marshal by the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, GA. The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner licenses and regulates insurance companies, investigates reports of insurance fraud, and inspects buildings to prevent fire. “It is an honor to be sworn in as a Deputy Fire Marshal,” said Chief...

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) has successfully passed a recent Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) annual inspection. Located in Forsyth, Georgia, the GFSTC provides certification standards for all firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, and fire and life safety educators within the state of Georgia. The inspection revealed that all TFR stations, training records, documentations, and engines are compliant with the Official Code of Georgia. “The...

Throughout the last month, the magic of the holiday season has our community full of lights, decorations, and of course Christmas trees. As celebrations continue, Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) would like to share fire safety tips that can keep your family and home safe and full of joy and laughter. “The safety of our citizens during the holiday season is our number one priority,” said TFR Chief Tim Connell. “Holiday fires can start from something small, such as a candle, or from...

The City of Thomasville and Thomasville Fire Rescue will recognize National Fire Prevention Week October 3rd – 9th. Fire Prevention Week has been observed publicly since 1922 and was officially proclaimed for national observance in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge. Fire Prevention Week remains the longest-running public health observance in the United States. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the different sounds...

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) recently held a pinning ceremony that honored promotions and welcomed their newest recruits. During the event, Mike Mann was promoted to Captain, Branden Smith was promoted to Lieutenant, and Tyler Bannister, Joseph Lombardi, and Mark Wooten were sworn in as TFR's newest firefighters. The ceremony was attended by members of the Thomasville City Council, state and county representatives, family, friends, colleagues, and City of Thomasville leadership. “It is...

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) has successfully passed a recent Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) annual inspection. Located in Forsyth, Georgia, the GFSTC provides certification standards for all firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, and fire and life safety educators within the state of Georgia. The inspection revealed that all TFR stations and engines are compliant with the Official Code of Georgia. GFSTC’s mission is to provide professionally...

Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) is now officially on Facebook. Launched on Monday, July 12th, @OfficialThomasvilleFireRescue will serve as an additional communication tool to provide the Thomasville community with valuable safety information, tips for ways to make homes safer, education about fire best practices, and much more. “TFR is excited about this opportunity to provide an abundance of valuable information to our community,” said TFR Chief Tim Connell. “Most of all, we look...

Thomasville Fire Rescue was recently awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $248,000. The grant provided TFR with funding for the purchase of 42 new Dragger Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment that enables them to safely enter environments dangerous to life or health. Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the grant aims to provide direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel,...