Garrett Fire Department

Thanks to our friends at the Garrett Police Department for sharing this information. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

The fire service profession is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. When firefighters sign up for duty, they selflessly take on the risk of severe injury and death to serve and protect those in their communities.

30 firefighters have died on duty in 2026. We're not even halfway through the year.

Cardiac events. Vehicle crashes. Structure collapses. The job takes brothers and sisters in ways people outside the fire service never see.

30 names. 30 families. 30 empty chairs.

Full 2026 numbers: https://data-not-drama.com/inside-numbers/

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has cancelled the Tornado Warning for our area.

A tornado warning has been issued for our area. Please seek shelter if you are in the affected area through the remainder of the warning.

A TORNADO WARNING has been issued.
RADAR: https://bit.ly/2zWvXEK?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WANE_15
FORECAST: https://bit.ly/2UU0NJp?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WANE_15
ALERTS: https://bit.ly/31EBY2w?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WANE_15

As Heat Index values continue to rise to cautionary levels, remember to take steps to stay cool and hydrated. Limit prolonged outdoor activity when possible, wear lightweight clothing, and seek air-conditioned spaces during the hottest parts of the day.

Don't forget to check on family members, neighbors, and pets who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

Stay safe and beat the heat! 🌡️💧

⚠️ Heat Advisory Issued This Week ⚠️

The Heat Index is expected to climb to dangerous levels throughout the week. If you must spend time outdoors, take extra precautions to protect yourself from heat-related illness.

Remember that without proper cooling, temperatures can quickly reach extreme levels both outdoors and inside homes, vehicles, and other structures.

✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Limit strenuous outdoor activities
✅ Take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas
✅ Check on family members, neighbors, and pets

Please use caution and stay safe during this period of extreme heat.

Isolated Storms Tue-Wed. Better Chances Thu Night into Friday

➔ Slight to Marginal risk for strong-severe storms Wed Aftn/Eve
➔ Enhanced risk for strong-severe storms late Thu aftn into Thu Eve
west. Slight/Marginal further east. Confidence is Medium
➔ Primary threat for all three risk days is damaging winds, with
potential for large small hail and a few tornadoes for Wed/Thu,
especially Thu PM
➔ Hot and Humid Wed-Thu, with highs in mid-upper 80s, low 90s.
Heat indices around 100 degrees.

Cloudy weather and a few drops of rain can't stop the excitement of this group of T-Ballers

Just in case, you planned on travelling on State Road 3 today......

Crews will temporarily close northbound S.R. 3 near Avilla on Saturday, May 9, for necessary repairs. During the one-day closure, northbound drivers will need to use the detour of S.R. 205, S.R. 327 and S.R. 8, or seek an alternate route.

More: bit.ly/3QVQvoO

Garrett Fire Department recently honored the retirements of two long-standing members.
Ron Leon: 28 Years of Service
John Liechty: 26 Years of Service.
Their decades of volunteer service have left an indelible mark on our department and the residents they protected.
This milestone was celebrated alongside a dinner provided by Mayor Todd Fiandt and Cheryl Andrews in observance of National Firefighter Day.
We thank them for their steadfast dedication and wish them the absolute best in their retirement.

Dekalb County is currently testing the Tornado siren system.