Paulding County Fire/Rescue

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Paulding County implements new protective breathing equipment for its Firefighters. See details here: http://ow.ly/DjMi50Ce9Uf

Congratulations to our new Deputy Chief - Brandon Newsome! Godspeed to Greg Elsberry as he retires following 30 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Paulding County!!

Congrats 15-year PCFD veteran Bryan Pavon for his promotion to Lieutenant in our Inspections Division!

Zeta Updates - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Paulding County until tomorrow. - A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Paulding County until tomorrow.... Zeta impacts will be felt overnight and into the early morning hours so now is the time to prepare! Make sure that you have at least 2 ways to receive emergency alerts: CodeRED (text MyPauldingGA to 99411 to fill out an enrollment form), weather radio, weather alerting apps. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds, possible flooding, or tornadoes. Do not attempt to walk, swim, or drive through flooded roadways. Remember #TurnAroundDontDrown Declutter drains and gutters. Keep cell phones well charged. During an emergency situation remain calm, informed, and focused. #PauldingCoEMA #ShareThisPost

Congrats Deputy Chief Elsberry on his retirement after 30+ years of service to Paulding County. You will be missed Chief!

Red Ribbon Week is here! Drug Free Paulding supplied the lights to help us celebrate!! We are shining our red lights to celebrate and promote drug free yo...uth. Show us your red lights in the comments! . . . . For more information about Red Ribbon Week, visit https://www.redribbon.org/ See more

Congratulations to Mark Nettke for his promotion to Captain of the Inspections Division!

We say ‘tank you’ to all the wonderful firefighters in the county! This adorable card was made by one of the dessert volunteers! Thanks again to everybody who d...onated gift cards and special thanks to CAYA (Come As You Are Reconciliation Ministries) and to Torri Thomason ! Happy Thanksgiving to Paulding Firefighters! See more

We usually avoid posting personal stuff. But this is worth whatever punishment may follow!! PCFD is lucky to have a true fireman’s Chief who was surprised by this serenade following training. Happy birthday Chief!

Congratulations to PCFD’s 9 newest Firefighters who were sworn in today. They each completed a rigorous 480 hour program and successfully passed their State of Georgia certification exams. Welcome to our newest brothers!

Thank you very much from PCFD to the families & groups who have delivered fantastic meals to our firefighters. We are greatful for your generosity. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Congratulations to Tim Wilson - promoted today to PCFD’s newest Battalion Chief! Tim has served the citizens of Paulding County for more than 20 years, most recently as Captain on Truck 2.

Paulding County authorizes Outdoor Burning from October 1st - April 30th. Read details here: http://ow.ly/yJFH50BGDXh

Congratulations Chris Kendrick - Chief of PCFD’s Fire Investigations! http://paulding.gov//Fire-Investigations-Division---Chief-

Nice shout out to PCFD & Division Chief Tim King on the radio today. Thanks to our friends Sam & Greg from Atlanta’s 92.9 The Game! https://app.radio.com/7LG4zsseW9 (If the audio spins & won’t play try copy/paste the link into a browser)

Paulding Fire commissions new EMS Division. Tim King promoted to Division Chief to lead the effort. Congratulations Chief! Read details here: http://ow.ly/6WlS50BuMze

If you live in or around Paulding County, check out the 911 tribute by one of our citizens!

Join the live streaming 911 Ceremony from Paulding County. See it now.

Congrats to PCFD’s John Croker - named Firefighter of the Year during Paulding Chamber of Commerce’s Public Safety Awards! FAO Croker has served the citizens of Paulding County for 37 years and has responded to over 4,000 emergencies since we started counting in 1999.