Newton County Fire Service

Come join the fun at Station 2! Bring the whole familly!

On behalf of Newton County Fire Service, I would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Fire Safety Specialist James Franklin on being selected as a recipient of the Firehouse Magazine Valor Award.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to his courage, professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to serving others. The Valor Award is reserved for those who demonstrate exceptional service and heroism in the performance of their duties, and your selection reflects the highest traditions of the fire service profession. James has consistently exemplified leadership, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. His actions have not only brought honor to himself but have also positively represented Newton County Fire Service and the citizens we proudly serve.

Awards such as this remind us of the sacrifices and dedication required of first responders. Your recognition by Firehouse Magazine serves as an inspiration to your fellow firefighters and reinforces the importance of our mission to protect lives and property.

Please accept our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved achievement. We are proud of your accomplishments and grateful for your continued service to Newton County Fire Service.

Congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Respectfully,

Royce Turner

Fire Chief

Newton County Fire Service

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Week #3 of Fire Recruit Training is done! Last week was extremely demanding, both physically and mentally for the recruits. Many hours were spent in gear, breathing down cylinders, and learning the basics of search and rescue.

We couldn’t have completed all of the evolutions and instruction without the help of the shifts. Thank you all for continuing to help make this program successful!

Accomplished:
-Field Crawl
-Search and Rescue
-FF Packaging and Removal
-Drags, Carries, and Lifts
-Plenty of PT and Gear Acclimation

Upcoming:
-The Maze
-Aerial Climb
-Denver Drill
-Ladders and Tactical Ventilation
-Plenty of PT and more

There’s a lot of exciting evolutions planned for this week. Stay tuned!

Don't forget to bring your family to our Open House tomorrow at Station 1!

Week 2 of Recruit Training is officially complete. Everyone is still going strong, and they are extremely fired up after this week!

To the on/off duty personnel who continue to show up each morning and motivate the recruits through PT, the instructors volunteering their time and expertise both in the classroom and on the training grounds, and to the shifts for continually providing assistance to make this program excel, Thank You!! We are extremely grateful to have the support, and the recruits are benefiting tremendously from the involvement you all have provided.

Accomplished:
-Fire Behavior/Dynamics
-Mayday procedures
-PPE/SCBA skills and drills
-Building Construction
-Live Fire(Settee)
-Plenty of PT

Upcoming:
-Fire Extinguishers
-Forcible Entry
-Search and Rescue
-Nuts and Bolts Drill
-Plenty of PT and more

Summer School Station Tour

🤝 Newton County Fire Rescue is partnering with Newton County Water Resources during Georgia's drought emergency. Conserving water isn't just about your bill, it protects the water supply your fire department depends on in an emergency. Let's protect Newton County together.

Fire Recruit Training is back in business!! Capt. Myers and Capt. Biles put in a tremendous amount of prep work for this class, and week 1 has started out strong! Thank you as always to all of the on and off duty personnel, administrative staff, and even current EMS recruits who showed up and motivated our newest members. 16 started out the week, and 15 move on to Week 2.

Accomplished:
-Orientation, Rules, and Expectations
-Introduction to the Fire Service
-Firefighter Safety, Scene Safety, Communications,
and PPE
-Stress, Resilience, and Performance
-Plenty of PT

Upcoming:
-Quick Dress/PPE familiarization
-Air Management and Hot Bottle Swaps
-Building Construction
-Settee
-Plenty more PT