Gordon County Fire & Rescue

On Thursday, August 20th we were able to come together with some of our public safety partners to go over the mobile command vehicle and emergency operations center (EOC) capabilities.

Disasters and planned events both require coordination with our partner agencies. Days like this don’t just ensure we know how the equipment works but also how we can best help each other serve Gordon County to our fullest capabilities.

Gordon County Information Technology was also on hand to set up our internet, go over technologies on the mobile command vehicle, and review EOC tech used not just for disasters but also training classes.

Field Coordinator Tim Reeve of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency brought out his drone that connects with phones and computers to enhance the situational awareness during an event.

Thank you to Gordon County E-911, Sheriff’s Office, and Fire Department for sharing your knowledge and experiences!

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Congratulations to our newest recruit class! Welcome to the team. 🚒

On July 17, these seven recruits graduated after successfully completing 11 weeks of intensive training hosted jointly with the Calhoun Fire Department. Their hard work, determination, and commitment have prepared them to serve our communities with professionalism and dedication.

Please join us in congratulating Probationary Firefighters Brock Bates (CFD), Chase Bonds (GCFR), Jonah Cline (GCFR), Levi Kitchell (GCFR), Ryan Mann (GCFR), Adrian Richardson (GCFR), & Josiah West (GCFR).

Congratulations, Class 26-01!🚒

Have you missed us? 👀🚒

We’ve been busy behind the scenes with recruit school, training, serving our community, and filming plenty of new content to share with you. 🎥🔥

We’ve got a lot coming your way, so stay tuned for training highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, department updates, and more.

We’re back. 🚒

You asked. We delivered.🔥🎬

3 takes, 0 shoving, 1 viral burn ban PSA.

In honor of , meet the family of Station 5!

SPREAD THE WORD, NOT THE FLAMES! A temporary burn ban has been issued for Gordon County. The details:

🔥 What’s NOT allowed:
🚫 Burning yard debris or land-clearing materials
🚫 Fire pits
🚫 Any open, uncontained outdoor fires (unless specifically exempt)

✅ What’s still allowed:
🍔 Cooking on approved grills ONLY (must be attended at all times)
🌾 Agricultural/forestry burns with a valid permit and in line with state guidelines
🚒 Controlled burns by authorized government agencies

Do your part to prevent wildfires, follow the rules, and stay safe!

For additional information, please contact Gordon County Fire Rescue or visit the official Gordon County website.

Today, we proudly recognize Administrative Professionals Day by celebrating our incredible Executive Assistant, Sandy Padgett.

Sandy’s dedication, organization, and unwavering support play a vital role in keeping Gordon County Fire Rescue running smoothly every single day. Her work behind-the-scenes makes a lasting impact across the entire department.

As Chief Derryberry shared at our Annual Awards Banquet in January,
“Behind every successful department is a team of dedicated professionals who keep everything moving. We are incredibly thankful for Sandy Padgett’s continued support.”

Thank you, Sandy, for everything you do.