THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE LAUNCHES COMMUNITY CONNECT SOFTWARE

Thomasville Fire Rescue will soon launch new technology that will enhance the response from public safety personnel to calls for help from Thomasville citizens. Community Connect, provided by technology partner First Due, is an online application focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible. This secure and easy to use platform will allow residents to share critical information about their household in order to help first responders and emergency...



TFR CONTINUES TO RAISE STANDARDS FOR PROTECTING FIREFIGHTERS

Thomasville Fire Rescue recently purchased state-of-the-art equipment that will assist with efforts to reduce the exposure of firefighters to cancer-causing agents in their turnout gear. The purchases of Extractor washing machines and Firehouse Express Dryers in fire stations provides a specialized system that meets standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for removing the majority of carcinogens and particulates in turnout gear. TFR Interim Fire Chief Tim Connell...



TFR PARTICIPATES IN RED CROSS HOME FIRE PREPAREDNESS CAMPAIGN

This past Saturday, Thomasville Fire Rescue partnered with American Red Cross of South Georgia to help install smoke alarms for local residents. The event kicked off the Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign at Bay Tree Estates, and TFR Interim Chief Tim Connell said opportunities such as this help further TFR’s mission to keep every home and every life in Thomasville safe. “A smoke alarm plays a critical role in home fire safety,” said Connell. “Installing alarms and...



TFR HOSTS STRUCTURAL FIRE CONTROL TRAINING

Thomasville Fire Rescue, in conjunction with the Georgia Fire Academy, located in Forsyth, GA., hosted a Structural Fire Control Training (SFC), February 18th – 19th at Fire Station #2. Fire Fighters from six different departments and instructors from seven cities throughout the State of Georgia participated in the 16-hour instructional program. The purpose of the training was to replicate real-life scenarios which fire fighters encounter during fire-related incidents. TFR Battalion...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE PRESENTS SERVICE AWARDS FOR 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 Firefighter Daniel Oliva, Engineers Michael Nixon and Bennie Palmer; Engineer Specialist Randy Wood; Lieutenants Jon Conner, John Harper and Corey Thompson; Captain Mark Nelms; Battalion Chief Scott Suber Scott and Deputy Chief Mark Sealy. “The Life Saving Medal is...



CONNELL NAMED INTERIM FIRE CHIEF

Thomasville City Manager Alan Carson has named Tim Connell Interim Fire Chief for Thomasville Fire Rescue. The appointment is effective January 1st. Current Fire Rescue Chief Chris Bowman will retire on December 31st after serving the Thomasville community for more than six years. “Tim has been an integral part of TFR’s leadership for the past several years,” said Carson. “He cares deeply for not only this department, but also this community. I’m confident that he is the best...



TFR’S BOWMAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Chris Bowman has announced his retirement, after serving 39 years in the fire service and the Thomasville community for more than six years. Bowman joined the City of Thomasville as Fire Chief in 2013. “I am honored to have served the citizens of Thomasville as the Chief of Thomasville Fire Rescue,” said Bowman. “I’m especially proud to have worked alongside some of the most dedicated men and women in the fire service here, which has made my...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE ENGINEER AWARDED FOR 20 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CERTIFICATION

Thomasville Fire Rescue Engineer Randy Wood was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. “Few EMS professionals hold the distinction of 20 consecutive years of certification,” said Thomasville Fire Rescue Chief Chris Bowman, “In our organization, only one other fire professional holds this certification. It’s an honor for Engineer Wood to have earned this recognition, and shows...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE HOSTS OPEN HOUSE AT RECENTLY RENOVATED STATION TWO

Thomasville Fire Rescue recently announced the completion of renovations to Station Two, located at 1750 South Pinetree Boulevard. To celebrate the newly renovated facility, TFR will be hosting an Open House for the community on October 17th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. During the renovation of Station Two, a new air conditioning unit and duct work were installed, damaged ceiling tiles were replaced and electrical lines in the overhead lighting system were repaired. The renovation also included...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE OBSERVES FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

The City of Thomasville and Thomasville Fire Rescue will be recognizing National Fire Prevention Week from October 6th – 12th. 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 campaign slogan is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice your Escape!” The campaign...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE STAFF RETURNS TO STATION TWO

Thomasville Fire Rescue is set to reopen fire station two after it was closed for renovations earlier this summer. TFR firefighters, Thomas County Fire Rescue firefighters and Thomas County EMS staff began staffing station two from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm on September 26th. While the final renovations are being completed, TFR staff will continue to have overnight accommodations at station one. Renovations are expected to be completed by mid-October and station two will then return to being...



THOMASVILLE FIRE RESCUE PLANS 7TH ANNUAL 9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

On September 11, 2001, over 3,000 people lost their lives during terrorist attacks involving aircrafts aimed at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and a thwarted attempt that crashed in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania. Of those 3,000 lives lost, 343 were firefighters, 63 were police officers and eight were emergency medical technicians. Each year on September 11th, our community remembers those fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice with a...