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Congratulations to you both!

We are so proud!🖤

Congratulations Captain Josh Collier for earning his Fire Officer (FO) designation!

The FO designation, awarded through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, recognizes fire service leaders who demonstrate advanced competency in supervision, leadership, training, and organizational development.

Captain Collier, a 13 year PCFR veteran, is an experienced leader who has risen through the ranks through hard his work and dedication to serving our community.

Great work brother!

Go Vote for PCFR! 🎄

Bundle up and come see our Firefighters in the parade. Starts at 11AM tomorrow!🎄🎅🏻

Reminder: The 33rd Annual Invitational Dallas Christmas Parade is tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎄🎅🏻

Congratulations Chief Groom!

Join us in congratulating Jeff Groom on being selected as our new Division Chief of Investigations!

Chief Groom has worked for Paulding County Fire & Rescue for nearly 30 years and knows this community as well as anyone. He’s a State of Georgia Certified Fire Investigator and also a Georgia POST–certified law enforcement officer, bringing a solid mix of experience to the job.

Congrats, Chief Groom!

Congratulations!!

Big congratulations to our newest Battalion Chiefs—Daniel Tibbitts and Jeremy Prather!

Chief Tibbitts has been with Paulding Fire for 23 years, bringing decades of experience, leadership, and mentorship to the department.

Chief Prather has served Paulding Fire for 12 years, joining us with prior experience from a metro Atlanta fire department and continuing to step up in leadership roles.

These promotions came from a highly competitive process, and both earned the role through hard work, performance, and dedication to serving our community.

Read more here: https://paulding.gov/1089/Press-Releases

Well deserved, Chiefs!

📣Come see us tonight from 4-8pm!💗 We will have our 2026 PCFD calendars.👨🏻‍🚒

Don’t have plans next Friday? Even if you do, cancel them and bring the girls to downtown Dallas for Girls Night Out 🥳

✨ enjoy line dancing hosted by Bold Fitness Studio LLC
✨ ride the mechanical bull sponsored by Sudie Electric co.
✨ take photos at the 360 Photo Booth sponsored by Yellow Door Off Main
✨ grab a bite to eat at Dallas Grill on Main Downtown Eats Sal's Pizza Rudys, and DonutNV Marietta, Georgia
✨ stay for the free showing of a holiday favorite, The Holiday
✨ AND MORE from your favorite businesses on Main Street!

The Girls NiTKO Plumbing Servicesudly sponsored by TKO Plumbing Services

Congratulations!🎉

Amazing work Lisa! Congratulations!

Congratulations Chief Kendrick!

Congratulations to Assistant Chief Chris Kendrick for earning his Certified Fire Officer (CFO) designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

This national recognition highlights Chief Kendrick’s leadership, professionalism, and commitment to lifelong learning in the fire service.

Chief Kendrick also earned his Chief Fire Marshal certification just last month — a reflection of his dedication to both his profession and the Paulding County community.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Kendrick on these two outstanding accomplishments.

Strong work.💚 Congratulations!🎊