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SHE SAID ‘YES!’: Taylor County Firefighter Stops GA Strawberry Festival Parade to Propose
(41NBC/ WMGT)- A Taylor County firefighter nearly lost his life three-years ago. Cody Carpenter says God gave him a second chance with a speedy recovery and finding the love of his life. If you have never been one to believe in love at first sight, you may think twice after reading [...]
Albany and Valdosta Fire Depts. compete to raise money for Firefighter Burn Foundation
(WFXL) - Fire Departments in Albany and Valdosta are going head to head to see who can raise the most money for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. The foundation helps burn survivors with their recovery. The Departments will be kicking off their effort on Saturday with a cook-off in front of Sam's [...]
20 Years later: Survivors of Taliaferro, GA van crash get to thank first responders for service
(WRDW) - More than 20 years after a deadly bus crash in Taliaferro County, survivors were able to meet the first responders who jumped into action to save their lives. The crash happened on Interstate 20 in 1997 involving the cheerleading team from the University of West Georgia. Every passenger was [...]
Cobb firefighter to receive national award
(AJC) - In October, a Cobb County firefighter was hanging upside down from a helicopter with his head under water, almost drowning, as he safely rescued a teenage boy. On April 25, Cobb County Firefighter Ralph A. (Rusty) Brown II will receive the 2018 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award, [...]
Fire crews rescue man trapped in palm tree
(tusconnewsnow.com) - Less than a week after training in those risky situations, Tucson firefighters had to save a man from a tall palm tree after he had become stuck. Firefighters with the Tucson Fire Department first got the call around 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, near Harrison Road and 29th Street. Two [...]
Centerville police officers rescue woman from burning car
https://youtu.be/5vEY6jiVIvQ (WMAZ) - Centerville police say two officers saved a woman trapped in a burning car. It happened Wednesday on Collins Avenue and two Centerville police officers responded to the call. “When you hear about anybody entrapped in a car, you know it's going to be bad,” Lt. Scott Radebaugh said. [...]