Eatonton Fire Department

Six vehicles destined for destruction were donated by Hubert’s Mechanical & Wrecker Service, Charlie’s Wrecker Service, and Taylor’s Wrecker Service. CONTRIBUTED

Six vehicles destined for destruction were donated by Hubert’s Mechanical & Wrecker Service, Charlie’s Wrecker Service, and Taylor’s Wrecker Service. CONTRIBUTED

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Local firefighters learn auto extrication procedures

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
On Oct. 26-27, the Putnam County Fire Department hosted Crash Victim Extrication 1, a two-day training course delivered by the Georgia Fire Academy. The comprehensive 16-hour course focused on training fire personnel to respond effectively to motor vehicle crashes involving trapped motorists.
Last year’s Fireman Santa gifts for about 200 City of Eatonton kids nearly filled the garage area in the Eatonton Fire Department building on West Marion Street. EFD Chief Jamey Williamson said he hopes to deliver even more Christmas gifts to local kids this year. CONTRIBUTED

Last year’s Fireman Santa gifts for about 200 City of Eatonton kids nearly filled the garage area in the Eatonton Fire Department building on West Marion Street. EFD Chief Jamey Williamson said he hopes to deliver even more Christmas gifts to local kids this year. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton’s ‘Fireman Santa’ hoping for record results

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Eatonton Fire Department hopes to provide at least 250 kids who live within Eatonton city limits with Christmas presents from the department’s 15th annual Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign.
Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson holds one of the new 5-inch hose fittings he’s already received to replace the current 3-inch fittings (red fixture by his right hip). Now, he’s just awaiting delivery of new 5-inch fire hoses to install everything on the department’s trucks. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson holds one of the new 5-inch hose fittings he’s already received to replace the current 3-inch fittings (red fixture by his right hip). Now, he’s just awaiting delivery of new 5-inch fire hoses to install everything on the department’s trucks. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Fireworks grant lets EFD go with the flow

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
When the state of Georgia made consumer fireworks legal in July 2015, legislators also directed some of the new fireworks’ tax revenue be made available via grants to fire departments around the state.
EPD Fire Chief Jamey Williamson is looking for similar volunteers – and employers – willing to put in the time and allow the time to help out the Eatonton Fire Department. IAN TOCHER/Staff

EPD Fire Chief Jamey Williamson is looking for similar volunteers – and employers – willing to put in the time and allow the time to help out the Eatonton Fire Department. IAN TOCHER/Staff

EFD chief seeking volunteer recruits

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson is looking for a few good men – and women – interested in joining him in a new role.
Eatonton Fire Department’s Cooper Rainey, Lt. Jamie Williamson, Assistant Chief Joey Davis, Assistant Chief Carl Buckner and Lt. Carl Vining present Chief Eugene Hubert with his retirement plaque. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton Fire Department’s Cooper Rainey, Lt. Jamie Williamson, Assistant Chief Joey Davis, Assistant Chief Carl Buckner and Lt. Carl Vining present Chief Eugene Hubert with his retirement plaque. CONTRIBUTED

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Chief, firefighters honored for service

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The city of Eatonton’s former fire chief and two firefighters were recognized and honored for their service at Eatonton Fire Department’s annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 14. Jaelynn Presley and David Hooks were named Firefighters of the Year and recognized by EFD Assistant Fire Chief Carl Buckner.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton man dies in housefire

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
An Eatonton man is believed to have been killed in a housefire, authorities say. Eatonton Police Department received a call around 10:11 p.m. Friday that a house at 247 Jenkins Court was on fire, according to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell.
The fire occurred on Sunday when the family was at church. CONTRIBUTED

The fire occurred on Sunday when the family was at church. CONTRIBUTED

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Eatonton family’s home destroyed by fire

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The community is stepping up to help its neighbors after a fire totally destroyed their home. “The house was a total loss but thankfully no one was home so there were no injuries,” Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain said.
Eatonton Health & Rehabilitation Center/Photo courtesy of Google

Eatonton Health & Rehabilitation Center/Photo courtesy of Google

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Rehab center staff ‘kept everyone safe’

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Passersby on State Route 16 last Wednesday, July 12, may have noticed several fire trucks and police cars as well as healthcare workers and patients in wheelchairs outside of Eatonton Health & Rehabilitation.
Eatonton Fire Department’s new Rescue 1 truck. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Eatonton Fire Department’s new Rescue 1 truck. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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City Fire Department now has a rescue truck

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The City of Eatonton recently added a new truck to its fleet at Eatonton Fire Department. The shiny red Ford F550 “Rescue 1” pickup is being used by firefighters on medical and injury calls, vehicle crashes, and any other rescue work.
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